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Sexuality & Spirituality Flashcards

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Biological sex

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Term used to denote chromosomal sexual development - male or female

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Bisexual

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Having sexual feelings for people of both sexes

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Cisgender

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Gender identity or role performance that matches society’s expectations based on biological sex

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Contraception

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Prevention of conception or pregnancy; also used to describe methods used for birth control

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Erogenous zones

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Areas of the body that produce sexual desire and arousal when stimulated

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Female genital mutilation (FGM)

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Any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non medical reasons

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Gender dysphasia

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Diagnosis for a person whose biological sex at birth is contrary to the one with which the person identifies

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Gender identity

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The inner sense a person has of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biological sex; synonym for sexual identity

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Impotence

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Condition in which a man is unable to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that he cannot have satisfactory sexual intercourse

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Menarche

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Initiation of the menstrual cycle

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Sexual health

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The integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of sexual being in ways that are positively enriching and that enhance personality, communication, and love

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Transgender

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An inclusive term used to describe those who feel that the sex assigned to them at birth incompletely describes or fails to describe them

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What factors affect sexuality?

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Developmental considerations
Culture
Religion
Ethics
Lifestyle
Menstruation
Sexual response cycle
Childbearing considerations
STIs
Sexual dysfunction
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What are primary male sexual dysfunctions

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Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Premature ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation

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What are primary female sexual dysfunctions?

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Inhibited sexual desire
Dyspareunia
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia

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Erectile dysfunction (ED)

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AKA impotence

The inability of a man to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that he can’t have satisfactory intercourse

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What causes ED?

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Illness, treatment for illnesses, anxiety

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Premature ejaculation

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A condition in which a man consistently reaches ejaculation or orgasm before or soon after entering the vagina

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Delayed ejaculation

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AKA ejaculatory incompetence

Refers to a man’s inability to ejaculate into the vagina, or delayed intravascular ejaculation

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Inhibited sexual desire

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An inhibition in sexual arousal so that congestion and vaginal lubrication are absent or minimal

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Causes of inhibited sexual desire

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Interpersonal problems, anxiety, negative emotions, fear, or physical factors

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Dyspareunia

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Painful intercourse

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Vaginismus

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A rare condition in which the vaginal opening closes tightly and prevents penile penetration

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Vulvodynia

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A chronic vulvar discomfort or pain characterized by burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness of the female genitalia that interferes with sexual activity

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How does diabetes affect sexuality?

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Women = loss of capacity for orgasm; difficulty experiencing arousal; loss of lubrication

Men = ED

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How does hypertension affect sexuality?

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Medication used to control hypertension changes sexual functioning

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How does myocardial infarction affect sexuality?

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Sexual activities can resume gradually; must allow the heart ample time to heal

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How does mental illness affect sexuality?

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Any disruption of the minds functioning will cause disturbance of sexual functioning

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What medications affect sexual functioning?

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nitrates
Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
Antihistamines
Antihypertensives
Antipsychotics
Antispasmodics
Barbiturates
Narcotics
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HOPE acronym

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H = sources of hope, meaning, comfort, strength, peace, love & connection
O = organized religion
P = personal spirituality and practice
E = effects on medical care & end of life issue
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Why do we use HOPE?

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Guide to assess spiritual problem/distress

32
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Forms of spiritual distress

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Spiritual pain, alienation, anxiety, guilt, anger, loss, despair

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