Sexual characteristics, orientation, gender, roles

Primary vs. Secondary sexual characteristics

Distinguishing traits at birth vs. develop during puberty

Orientation

Sexual attraction to others based on gender

Kinsey Scale

Scale measuring sexual orientation from 0 (exclusively heterosexual) to 6 (exclusively homosexual)

Homophobia & Heterosexism

Irrational fear or discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals

Gender Identity

One's deeply held sense of their gender

Gender Role Socialization

Process where individuals learn societal expectations based on gender

Instrumental vs. Expressive behaviors

Task-oriented vs. emotionally supportive behaviors

Gender Dysphoria

Distress due to incongruence between assigned gender and gender identity

Sex Drive

Individual's natural, basic sexual motivation

Androgens & Estrogens

Sex hormones responsible for male and female characteristics

Erogenous Zones

Areas of the body sensitive to sexual stimulation

Masters & Johnson

Researchers known for their studies on human sexual response

Sexual Script

Learned sequence of events leading to sexual behavior

Classes of Sexual Dysfunction

Categories of issues hindering normal sexual functioning

Paraphilic Disorders

Atypical sexual interests causing distress or harm

Warning Signs of Abuse

Indicators of potential abusive behavior in relationships

STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases, refer to slides for details