Sexual Self

FEMALE

ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina

MALE

testes, scrotum, penis, prostate gland, sperm.

The Process of Fertilization

Sperm travels from the vagina through the uterus and into the fallopian tubes, where fertilization occurs if it meets an ovum. The fertilized egg then develops into a zygote, progresses to an embryo, and undergoes a nine-month gestation period before birth.

Erogenous zones

are areas of the body sensitive to touch, such as the genitals, mouth, and ears, which contribute to arousal and pleasur

• Excitement

• Plateau

• Orgasm

• Resolution

Phases of Sexual Response

Excitement

– Physical and psychological arousal begins, with increased heart rate, blood flow to erogenous zones, and muscle tension.

Plateau

– Arousal intensifies, with heightened sensitivity, deeper breathing, and further physiological changes.

Orgasm

– The peak of sexual pleasure, marked by rhythmic muscle contractions, release of tension, and a surge of pleasurable sensations.

Resolution

– The body returns to its resting state, with muscles relaxing and heart rate slowing down. Males typically experience a refractory period before they can be aroused again, while females may be capable of multiple orgasms.

Abstinence

0%

Abstinence

Most effective way of birth control and avoiding STI

Calendar Method

25%

Calendar Method

Avoiding coitus during the days that the woman is fertile

Basal Body Temperature

9-25%

Basal Body Temperature

Monitor changes in women ’ s temp. every morning before any activity

Cervical Mucus Method

25%

Cervical Mucus Method

Basis is the changes in the cervical mucus during the ovulation

Symptothermal Method

2%

Symptothermal Method

Detect the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) to predict ovulation

Lactation Amenorrhea Method

Exclusive for breastfeeding woman

Withdrawal Method

75%

Withdrawal Method

Men withdraw their penis before ejaculation

Oral Contraception

Contains synthetic estrogen and progesterone

Transdermal patch

Patch applied in the following areas; upper outer arm, upper torso, abdomen or buttocks for three weeks

Vaginal Ring

Releases a combination of estrogen and progesterone and surrounds the cervix.

Subdermal Implants

Two rod-like implants under the skin of the woman during menstruation or on the 7th day of her menstruation

Hormonal Injections

Prevents ovulation and cause change in the cervical mucus

Intrauterine Device (IUD)

A small T-shaped object inserted in uterus thru vagina to prevent fertilization

Chemical Barriers

Cause death of the sperm before it can enter the cervix of the woman

Diaphragm

It should not be left in place for more than 24hours to avoid irritation

Condoms

There are two kinds: female and male condoms

Surgical Methods

Vasectomy and Tubal Ligation

SOGIESC 101

Sexual

Orientation,

Gender

Identity &

Expression, and

Sex

Characteristics

not binaries.

Sex, gender, and sexuality are diverse. They are?

sex characteristics

Biological characteristics, such as genitalia, chromosomes gonads, hormones and internal reproductive organs.

Primary

- often present at birth

Secondary

- often develop during puberty

intersex

characteristics are those whose sex characteristics differ from the two expected patterns of "female" (xx, estrogen, vagina, etc.) and "male" (xy, testosterone, penis, etc.) and cannot be easily categorized as either of them.

gender identity

It is a person's innermost concept of self as a woman, a man, and/or other gender/s. One's gender identity may or may not be the same with the gender assigned to them at birth.

Cisgender, cis (adj.)

people whose gender identity is the same with the gender assigned to them at birth.

Transgender, trans (adj.)

people whose gender identity is different from the gender assigned to them at birth.

Non-binary (adj.)

A person who does not exclusively identify as either a man or a woman. There are people who identify as non-binary men and non-binary women.

AGENDER

(NO GENDER)

BIGENDER

(2 GENDERS)

PANGENDER

(DIFF. GENDERS)

GENDERFLUID

(GENDER CHANGES OVER TIME)

transitioning

• Gender affirming acts

• A complex, individual process that transgender people undergo

• Transgender people transition differently

Types of transitioning

INTERNAL - Coming out to yourself

SOCIAL - Coming out to friends, family; dressing differently

LEGAL - Changing your name and sex/gender marker in legal documents

MEDICAL - Hormone replacement therapy and gender affirming surgery

gender expression

The way a person expresses themselves, including physical appearance, choice in clothing and accessories, and behavior.

Masculine, Feminine, Androgynous

Classifications

Gender non-conforming person

A person whose gender expression does not align with expectations associated with their gender identity

sexual orientation

It is the physical or sexual attraction towards other people. This is different from romantic orientation, which pertains to romantic atraction (aromantic, demiromantic, etc.).

Heterosexual (adj.)

a person who is only attracted to people of a diff. gender

Gay man or Lesbian woman (adj.)

a person who is only attracted to people of the same gender

Bisexual+, bi (adj.)

an umbrella term for people attracted to more than one gender

Asexual+ (adj.)

an umbrella term for people who experience little to no sexual attraction towards other people

Queer

A radical and transgressive umbrella term used to describe a person whose sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression does not conform to cisgender-heterosexual norms.

It can be used in 2 ways!

1. As a general term for all members of the LGBTQI community (ex. the queer community); or

2. As a term to describe one's sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression (ex. I am genderqueer)