Week 1 Flashcards
What is human sexuality?
Your sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions and behaviours towards other people, your sexual orientation and gender/sex
Sexuality is primarily __________, reflecting one’s emotions, mental state and attractions
psychological
Sexuality is referred to as ________ when we talk about interactions, relationships and connections
social
What was masturbation based off of in ancient Greece?
The four humours (humorism = the four basic substances in the body)
What is a satyr?
From Greek Mythology, a half man half goat, overly sexulaized
In the 18th century, a book was published that described masturbation as unnatural and filthy, it was called _____________
Onania, The heinous sin of self pollution
What was the author of Onania’s goal?
To warn people about the moral and physical dangers of masturbation
What were some of the remedies that the author of Onania prescribed?
Cold showers and Quinine (bitter drink)
Why did Dr. John Harvey Kellogg develop Corn Flakes?
He believed that certain foods could help discourage masturbation. His strict health and wellness views led him to promote dietary choices he thought would get rid of undesirable behaviours.
