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1
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What methodological issues are present when studying sexuality?

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Hard to obtain a representative sample

Reliability of Measurement (biases due to lack of honesty,
impression management, embarrassment)

Ethics and Invasion of Privacy

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History of sex research: In 1947, Alred Kinsley founded the

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Institute for Sex Research

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the institute for sex research is now called?

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the Kinsey Institute
at Indiana University

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4
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What is the sexual response cycle?

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excitment-> plateau-> orgasm-> resolution

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5
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The sexual revolution of the 1960’s and 1970s resulted in

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more progressive attitudes about sex and sexual behaviour

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6
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Sexual revolution also increased

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commercialization and
commodification of sex.

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7
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Modern attitudes about casual sex?

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Today, most believe that sex among unmarried people is
acceptable if it occurs in an affectionate, committed
relationship.

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8
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Modern views can be summarized by what phrase

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”Permissiveness with affection standard”

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9
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In comparison to the U.S., Canada hold less conservative,more permissive attitudes about:

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Premarital sex, extramarital sex, same-sex relations

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10
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First-time sex: In Western culture, most individuals have sex

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before marriage

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What appears to influence sexual activity beginning (3 things)

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Individual attitudes, values and one’s social

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12
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The reasons people offer for starting to have sex include (3 things)

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affection
for their partner, pleasure, and conformity to peer pressure.

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13
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Motives for sex in committed relationships (4)

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Emotional, physical, pragmatic, insecure

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14
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Frequency of sex trends in modern times

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Remarkably, all couples are having less sex, on average
* These days, typical spouses have sex 18 fewer times each year
than spouses did back in 1990.

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15
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Comparing LGBTQ+ couples to heterosexual couples

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The sex lives of LGBTQ+ couples are strikingly like those of
heterosexuals.

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16
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gay vs straight couples differences:

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No differences in ratings of sexual satisfaction.

No differences in rates of interpersonal violence.

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17
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Most married people dont cheat, but what are the likelihood of wives, and of husbands cheating

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1/5 women

1/3 husbands

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18
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What does the cheating liklihood of both genders show?

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men are more likly to cheat

19
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What are sociosexual orientations?

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the beliefs and
behaviours that describe our feelings about
sex.

20
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People with restricted sociosexual orientations prefer to sex only in

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the context of a close, committed
relationship.

21
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What are other trends of restricted sociosexual orientations?

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Are more committed to their romantic partners.
* Are less likely to cheat.
* Tend to have secure attachment styles.

22
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People with unrestricted sociosexual orientations

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  • Tend to be dynamic, flirtatious, sociable people.
  • Pursue sex in casual, uncommitted relationships.
  • Are less committed to their romantic partners.
23
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Social exchange theory of sex

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  • The quality of one’s relationship matters, too.
  • People are more likely to cheat when they’re dissatisfied with
    their present partners and the quality of their alternatives is high.
24
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Consensual non-monogamy terms: Monogamish

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Couples who are mostly sexually and emotionally
exclusive, but periodically engage in extramarital or extra-relational
sex or sexual play.

25
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Consensual non monogamy term: Swinging

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The practice of couples engaging in sexual activity with
other couples, individuals or groups

26
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Hierarchical polyamory:

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: A subset of polyamory where there is a
ranking system among romantic/sexual relationships and some
relationships are considered more important than others

27
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Non-hierarchical polyamory:

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The practice of having multiple
simultaneous relationships without imposing hierarchies. Each
relationship is allowed to grow into what it naturally wants to be.

28
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Open relationships/marriages

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: A relationship where one or both
partners in a relationship have sexual or romantic relationships
outside of their primary partnership.

29
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Polyfidelity/throuples/quads:

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A romantic or sexual relationship
that involves more than two people, but these people are exclusive
with each other.

30
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Safe sex: underestimates of risk

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illusion of unique invulnerability.

31
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Faulty decision-making with sex:

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§ Sexual arousal changes our opinions.
§ Alcohol myopia changes our focus.

32
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Sexual satisfaction: Most people say they are quite satisfied with their sex lives but

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satisfaction with sex is tied to its
frequency.

33
Q

According to Self-Determination Theory, sexual interactions are
most rewarding when they fulfill basic human needs for:

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  • Autonomy: when we choose and control our own actions.
  • Competence: when we feel confident and capable.
  • Relatedness: when we establish close connections to others.
34
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Sex and health: research suggests that there may be some physical and psychological benefits of being

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sexually active on at least
a semi-regular basis.
* Sex might be linked to increased longevity.

35
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Sexual satisfaction is linked to three things

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“Cherishing” one another
* Extent of emotional investment
(e.g., affection, intimacy, cohesion)
* Egalitarianism in the relationship

36
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DSM5 sexual dysfunction diagnoses Male

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hypoactive sexual desire disorder, eretile disorder, premature ejaculation

37
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DSM-5 sexual dysfunction diagnoses

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sexual interest arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, pelvic pain/pentetration disorder

38
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Sexual dysfunction impacts sexual satisfaction

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  • Diminished frequency and quality of sexual interaction, as well
    as non-sexual intimacy (affectionate, loving behaviours)
  • Diminished communication and self-disclosure and overt
    criticism
39
Q

Clear communication
about sex is associated
with

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better satisfaction

40
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Communicating Desire
* People often never tell their partners that they are interested in
sex. they signal their desire and consent through

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indirect, nonverbal means

41
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Summary: Partners who are satisfied with their sex lives tend to be more
satisfied

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with their relationships, with each appearing to make the
other more likely.

42
Q

Positive communication increases both

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both sexual and relationship
satisfaction and builds strong emotional intimacy.

43
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Both partners report increased levels of sexual satisfaction when they

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feel the relationship is equitable and committed.

44
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The motivation for sexual interaction also affects

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sexual and
relationship satisfaction.

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