week 11 - relationships and human sexuality Flashcards

Question

fun fact about married ppl

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healthier and live longer why> - selection theory: healthy ppl more attractive and more likely to be chosen to get married to protection theory: they look after each other and support through life burdens

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sign of commitment and compassion and important for healthy relationships

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- be honest + open open communication, empathy, and a willingness to work together - active listening

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- Emotionally intelligent goleman

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- any type of abuse - codependency - criticism, contempt, defensiveness - trying to control u + life - jealousy + anger these are signs that u should get the f out

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t dips + spikes around world events (fe, increase before + after war)

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t more accessible

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getting married young = higher divorce chance closer in age = higher marriage chance living with spouse before marriage = higher divorce getting married before 1960 = lower divorce less than HS grad = higher divorce rate kids = lower divorce occasional religious attendance = lower divorce lower town pop = lower divorce respcting other happiness level = lower divorce

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16.5 couples = married 54% of married are male half of same sex live in canada;s 3 largest cities (van, TOR, MON) 16% married have kids 7% non-married have kids

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Biological categorization based on physical features (e.g., chromosomes, hormones, genitalia); most individuals are either XX (female) or XY (male)

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Includes roles and identity. Social categorization based on psychological characteristics and roles that society assigns to the biological sexes; more “fluid” than sex; may or may not agree with biological categorization

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An individual’s emotional and erotic orientation toward people of the same sex or another sex.

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Indvs used for those used as those who don’t identify

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shows the variation of orientation and how diverse it is not lots of ppl solely straight or gay

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Terms describing people who question gender categories and who may not identify as either a man or woman, or as straight or gay.

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Native American Two-Spirit people were male, female, and sometimes intersexed individuals who combined activities of both men and women with traits unique to their status as Two-Spirit people

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term used by some Black individuals to describe their same-sex attraction or identity

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unites with sperm (fertilization) produced in ovary

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production of eggs and is released during ovulation primary sex organs where gametes produced produces estrogen and progesterone

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ovary releases a mature egg, usually about 14 days before the next menstrual period in a typical 28-day cycle

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site of fertilization (implants in uterine wall)

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where fetus develops

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where baby comes out of and where sperm is released into for conception

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pass through cervix into uterus and into tube

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outer female genitalia the erogenous zone

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external and covered by pube hair

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inner + outer folds of skin that covers vag

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pleasure just like glands penis in males

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produce sperm and testosterone external sack

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male sex cells, or gametes, responsible for fertilization

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primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testicles and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair

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encloses and protects testes

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stores sperm

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conncts epi w/ urethra

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transports both semen and urine through the penis and out of the body

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-Conduit for sperm delivery * Two types of erectile tissue - corpora cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum * Erection occurs when spaces in erectile tissue fill with blood * The end of the penis is glans * Posterior indentation called thefrenulum is the most sensitive part of the glass

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Contains sperm-producing testes * Sperm production is optimal at~34ºC

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for optimal sperm production

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80% or more of woman are satisfied with partner’s size, whereas only 55% of men are satisfied with their size avg length = 5-6 inches

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volunteers for sex or masterbation and observed physiological responses - they were observed, measures & videotaped

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1. excitement phase - erection or engorgement for female 2. plateau phase - extension of excitement - lubrication 3. orgasmic - Rhythmic contractions of muscle - leads to refractory period in males 4. resolution phase - Bp and heart return to normal - Genitals go back to normal

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more easily

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-erectile dysfunction Physiological – Risk factors include : high BP, high cholesterol, diabetes, alcohol, smoking, obesity, nerve damage – Constriction ring may help; Viagra/Cialis Psychological – Performance anxiety, stress, mental disorders – Generally treated with therapy rather than medication -premature ejaculation Treatments: Practicing control/endurance; non-sexual thoughts; swapping foreplay and sex throughout; Desensitizing creams

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Female Sexual Dysfunction * Persistent and recurring issues with arousal, desire, sexual response, pain, and/or achieving orgasm. * Can occur at any stage of life * Can be physiological, psychological, hormonal, psychosocial * Treatment or therapy based on individual situations.