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Prehistory

Time period from 40,000 to 3000 BC, marked by tribal systems and worship of women's fertility.

Fertility Cults

Religious practices centered around the worship of fertility, common in Mesopotamia.

Pederasty

A social practice in Ancient Greece referring to the relationship between an older man and a younger boy.

Victorian Era

Period in the 1800s known for conservative views on sexuality and euphemisms related to sex.

Kinsey Study

The first large-scale study of human sexual behavior conducted by Alfred Kinsey between 1938 and 1949.

Celibacy

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; viewed positively by Early Christians.

Sexual Revolution

A social movement in the mid-1960s to 1970s that challenged traditional codes of behavior related to sexuality and interpersonal relationships.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in girls, marking the onset of puberty.

Cohabitation

Living together without legal marriage; a growing trend among couples.

Adolescent Sexual Behavior

Changes in sexual activity and preferences that occur during puberty, often involving exploration and experimentation.

Circumcision

Surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis, significant in various cultures, including among Ancient Hebrews.

Scientific Study of Sexuality

The use of evidence-based research methods to understand human sexuality.

Volunteer Bias

A type of bias that occurs when the participants in a study are not representative of the larger population.

Research Methodology

The systematic process of collecting and analyzing data in research.

Masturbation

Self-stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure, common among both genders.

Sexual Deviance

Behaviors that deviate from the perceived norm in sexual practices, often seen as treatable conditions in early sexology.

Response Bias

The tendency of participants to respond inaccurately or falsely to survey questions.

Sexual Orientation

A person's emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to individuals of the same or different genders.

Alfred Kinsey

A biologist and sexologist known for his influential research on human sexual behavior.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement in the 1500s that redefined views on sexuality, particularly within marriage.

Pop Psychology

Psychological concepts that are widely popular among the general public, often simplified.

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a significant health issue that raised awareness of sexual health.

Survey Limitations

Challenges faced in the accuracy of survey results, including biased questions and participant honesty.

Lab Observation Study

A research method where subjects are studied in a controlled environment; example is the Masters & Johnson study.

Incest Taboo

Cultural norms that prohibit sexual relationships between close relatives.

Positive Attitudes Towards Sex

Cultural perspectives that embrace sexuality as a natural and healthy part of life, noted in Ancient Mesopotamia.

Sexual Reflexes in Infants

Innate sexual responses present from birth, as observed by Kinsey.

Erectile Function and Masturbation Statistics

Findings from Kinsey's research, indicating high rates of masturbation and varying sexual behaviors.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method involving the study of subjects in their natural environment.