Topic 2: Procreative Health Flashcards
refers to the sexual behavior in all organisms. A person’s sexuality encompasses complex emotions, attitudes, preferences and behaviors related to the expression of sexual self and eroticism
sexuality
absense of sexuality
asexuality
individual who is sexuality attracted to own self, prefers masturbation. Does not necessarily mean that he/she is not attracted to other people
autosexuality
refers to the expression of sexual sensation and intimacy between human beings, as well as the expression of identity through sex
human sexuality
t/f: sexuality pervades virtually every aspect of human life from birth to death
true
t/f: moral values concerning appropriate sexual behaviors have undergone considerable liberations in most western cultures in recent years
true
t/f: successful gender identification is not important for an individuals health and well-being
false
consist of touching the erogenous zones or the excitement area
physical stimulation
prelude to sexual excitement and sexual activity. occurs in the mind.
desire
five patterns of sexual response (in order)
desire, excitement/arousal, plateau, orgasm, resolution
body’s physical response to desire. Manifested through physical indications
excitement/ arousal
highest moment of sexual excitement before orgasm. it can be lost and regain several times.
plateau
peak of plateau. The tension that is building in the body is being releease which causes sense of well being. The time where ejaculation of sperm into the female happens
orgasms
release in the body during intercourse that cause a sense of well being
endorphins
period following orgams, which muscles relax and body begins in the pre-excitement state
resolution
period between to different people who do not know each other/ in relationship that is not married and create love
premarital
occuring, existing, or taking effect after marriage
postmarital
outside of marriage relationship where an illicit romantic or sexual relationship happens
extramarital
factors affecting sexual functioning (4)
biological, social, moral, psychological
t/f: sex is a search for sensual pleasure and satisfactions, releasing physical and psychic tensions
true
t/f: sex is sacramental and symbolic
true