Studied by 3 peopleSterilization
________: Medical procedures such as vasectomy or tubal ligation that make a man or a woman infertile.
Squeeze technique
________: A method for inhibiting ejaculation by compressing the tip of the penis.
Androgyny
________: The presence of both "masculine "and "feminine "traits in a single person (as masculinity and femininity are defined within ones culture)
Menopause
________: The stage of life when a female stops menstruating.
Civic engagement
________: Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern.
Intersex
________ person: A person who has genitals suggestive of both sexes.
Behavioral methods
________ and counseling techniques have been developed to alleviate many sexual problems.
Erogenous zones
________: Areas of the body that produce pleasure, provoke erotic desire, or both.
Gonads
________: The primary sex glands- the testes in males and ovaries in females.
Acquaintance
________ (date) rape: Forced intercourse that occurs in the context of a date or other voluntary encounter.
Bisexual
________: A person romantically and erotically attracted to both men and women.
Rape
________ refers to situations that involve penetration of the vagina or anus without the consent of the victim.
prenatal exposure
Biological biasing effect: The hypnotized effect that ________ to sex hormones has on the development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns.
Masturbation
________: Producing sexual pleasure or orgasm by directly stimulating the genitals on your own body.
Genito
________- pelvic pain /penetration disorder: A sexual pain disorder in women involving dyspareunia (genital pain before, during, or after sexual intercourse), usually accompanied by vaginismus (muscle spasms of the vagina)
Sex
________ is a powerful biological motive that finds expression in both men and women and behaviors far outweigh the differences.
Testosterone
________: A male sex hormone, secreted mainly by the testes and responsible for the development of many male sexual characteristics.
Castration
________: Surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries.
Erectile disorder
________: An inability to maintain an erection for lovemaking.
Orgasm
________: A climax and release of sexual excitement.
lesbian
Gay /________: A man /woman (respectively) who is romantically and erotically attracted to some- sex persons.
Sexual orientation
________: Enduring pattern of attraction to members of the same and /or other sex.
Female
________ orgasmic disorder: A persistent inability to reach orgasm during lovemaking.
Individuals
________ who are civically engaged have a higher self- esteem, more positive social relationships, and better mental and physical health.
Psychogenic
________: Having psychological origins, rather than physical causes.
Ejaculation
________: The release of sperm and seminal fluid by the male at the time of orgasm.
Gender identity
________ is the subjective sense of being male or female, irrespective of your biological sex.
Paraphilic disorders
________ are compulsive sexual behaviors that tend to emotionally handicapped people.
Refractory period
________: A short period after orgasm during which males are unable to again reach orgasm.
Sexual development
________ begins with the genetic sex (XX or XY chromosomes) and is then influenced by prenatal hormones, particularly androgens (male sex hormones) and estrogens (female sex hormones)
Sex drive
________: The strength of ones motivation to engage in sexual behavior.
Gender role socialization
________: The process of learning gender behaviors considered appropriate for ones sex in a given culture.
Supernormal stimulus
________: Any stimulus (often artificial) that is more potent than the natural stimuli that we have evolved to encounter.
western culture
Traditionally, in ________, boys are encouraged to behave in ways that are strong and aggressive, while females are expected to behave in ways that are more gentle and caring.
Gender
________: Culturally constructed distinctions between male and female characteristics.
Gender role
________: Pattern of behaviors regarded as "male "or "female "within a culture.
Double standard
________ (in sexual behavior): Applying different standards for judging the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior.
Rape myths
________ or false beliefs grounded in traditional gender role stereotypes.
Sensate focus
________: A form of therapy that directs a couples attention to natural sensations of sexual pleasure.
Secondary sexual characteristics
________: Sexual features other than the genitals and reproductive organs- breasts, body shape, facial hair, and so forth.
Civic engagement
________ refers to individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern.
Rape
________ includes unwanted sex results from the perpetrator threats to harm the victim operates or the victim's family or friends) as well as situations in which victim can not provide consent because they are unconscious or impaired in some way.
ejaculation
Delayed ________: A persistent delay or absence of orgasm during lovemaking.
Sexual development
________ in utero may be atypical when hormones are not present at usual levels, or when the embryo is not sensitive to those hormones.
Sexual orientation
________ tends to be stable over time even if sexual behaviors change period similar factors (heredity, biology, and socialization) underlie all ________.
erectile disorder
Problems with sexual function can involve desire, arousal (e.g., ________, female arousal disorder), orgasm (female orgasmic disorder, displayed ejaculation, premature ejaculation), or pain.
Paraphilic disorders
________: Deviations in sexual behavior such as pedophilia, exhibitionism, fetishism, voyeurism, and so on.
Sex
Ones physical, biological classification as female or male
Genetic sex
Sex as indicated by the presence of XX (female) or XY (male) chromosomes
Hormonal sex
Sex as indicated by a preponderance of estrogens (female) or androgens (male) in the body
Gonadal sex
Sex as indicated by the presence of ovaries (female) or testes (male)
Genital sex
Sex as indicated by the presence of male or female genitals
X chromosome
The female chromosome contributed by the mother; produces a female when paired with another X chromosome and a male when paired with a Y chromosome
Y chromosome
The male chromosome contributed by the father produces a male when paired with an X chromosome
Gonads
The primary sex glands-the testes in males and ovaries in females
Testosterone
A male sex hormone, secreted mainly by the testes and responsible for the development of many male sexual characteristics
Intersex person
A person who has genitals suggestive of both sexes
Primary sexual characteristics
Sex as defined by the genitals and internal reproductive organs
Secondary sexual characteristics
Sexual features other than the genitals and reproductive organs-breasts, body shape, facial hair, and so forth
Menopause
The stage of life when a female stops menstruating
Sexual orientation
Enduring pattern of attraction to members of the same and/or other sex
Heterosexual
A person romantically and erotically attracted to members of the opposite sex
Gay/lesbian
A man/woman (respectively) who is romantically and erotically attracted to some-sex persons
Bisexual
A person romantically and erotically attracted to both men and women
Asexual
A person who is not erotically attracted to either men or women
Gender
Culturally constructed distinctions between male and female characteristics
Gender Identity
Ones personal, private sense of maleness or femaleness
Gender variant (transgender)
A condition in which a persons biological sex does not match his or her preferred gender
Gender dysphoria
Distress that may occur when gender identity does not match a persons physical sex
Biological biasing effect
The hypnotized effect that prenatal exposure to sex hormones has on the development of the body, nervous system, and later behavior patterns
Gender role socialization
The process of learning gender behaviors considered appropriate for ones sex in a given culture
Instrumental behaviors
Actions directed toward the achievement of some goal
Expressive behaviors
Actions that express or communicate emotion or personal feelings
Gender role
Pattern of behaviors regarded as "male" or "female" within a culture
Gender role stereotypes
Oversimplified and widely held beliefs about the basic characteristics of men and women
Gender role strain
Stress associated with any conflict between personal identity and the expectations associated with a gender role
Androgyny
The presence of both "masculine" and "feminine" traits in a single person (as masculinity and femininity are defined within ones culture)
Sex drive
The strength of ones motivation to engage in sexual behavior
Castration
Surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries
Sterilization
Medical procedures such as vasectomy or tubal ligation that make a man or a woman infertile
Masturbation
Producing sexual pleasure or orgasm by directly stimulating the genitals on your own body
Erogenous zones
Areas of the body that produce pleasure, provoke erotic desire, or both
Excitement Phase
The first phase of sexual response, indicated by initial signs of sexual arousal
Plateau phase
The second phase of sexual response, during which physical arousal is further heightened
Orgasm
A climax and release of sexual excitement
Resolution (in sexual response)
The fourth phase of sexual response, involving a return to lower levels of sexual tension and arousal
Ejaculation
The release of sperm and seminal fluid by the male at the time of orgasm
Refractory period
A short period after orgasm during which males are unable to again reach orgasm
Double standard (in sexual behavior)
Applying different standards for judging the appropriateness of male and female sexual behavior
Supernormal stimulus
Any stimulus (often artificial) that is more potent than the natural stimuli that we have evolved to encounter
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
A disease that is typically passed from one person to the next by intimate physical contact; a venereal disease
Sexual script
An unspoken mental plan that defines a "plot," dialogue, and actions expected to take place in a sexual encounter
Sexual dysfunctions
Problems with sexual desire, arousal, and response
Hypoactive sexual desire
A persistent, upsetting loss of sexual desire
Erectile disorder
An inability to maintain an erection for lovemaking
Psychogenic
Having psychological origins, rather than physical causes
Sensate focus
A form of therapy that directs a couples attention to natural sensations of sexual pleasure
Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
A lack of interest in sex, lack of physical arousal to sexual stimulation, or both
Female orgasmic disorder
A persistent inability to reach orgasm during lovemaking
Delayed ejaculation
A persistent delay or absence of orgasm during lovemaking
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