Studied by 243 peoplesexual intelliigence
understanding oneself sexually and having interpersonal sexual skills and integrity
psychosocial approach
psychological factors and social conditioning have a crucial impact on sexual attitudes, values, and beliefs
biophysical approach
describes the role of hormones, the nervous system, biological components, theories of genetics, evolution, and genetic variables on individual sexual evolution
sexual behavior
All societies haves rules regulating the conduct of ________ _________.
United States
In the ________ ________ education levels and socioeconomic status are crucial in influencing sexual attitudes and behaviors.
acculturation
replacing traditional beliefs and behavior patterns with those of dominant culture
Islamic Middle East
Islam is the world fastest growing religion
their prophets opposed intercourse before marriage
polygamy is a common place
women are considered inherently sexual
China
earliest sex manuals were produced
rates of infections, pre-marital sex, and extramarital sex are all increasing presently because of sexual conservatism
procreation
Historically the only prevalent reason for sexual activity is ______________.
synonymous
Many in our society believe sex and intercourse to be ____________.
gender inequality
__________ ___________ is a key factor negatively affecting sexual health.
western ideals on sex
promote the belief that only moral sexual expression occurs within heterosexual marriage
sex only occurs for the purpose of procreation
peno-vaginal penetration = real sex
negatively, positively
Women who have a lot of sex are viewed __________ while men who have a lot of sex are viewed ____________.
St. Augustine
lust was the original sin of Adam and Eve
St. Paul
associated spiritually with sexual abstinence and viewed celibacy as superior to marriage
Purtians
underlined the importance of sex for closeness within marriage
Victorian Era
a step backwards for sexual intelligence
women were seen as delicate and non-sexual
men were free to find companionship with other women
Dr. Celia Mosher
interviewed women and found that they do enjoy sexual pleasure
changed the way people view women's sexual experiences
slavery
were viewed as animals and oversexed heathens
"control breeding" for slave trade
did not own the rights to their body
20th century - present
Freud viewed sexuality as innate in both men and women
Kinsey Studies
books published educating people about sex response and awareness
increased violence against LGBTQ+
media
significant affect on sexual attitudes and behaviors
education increase on child abuse
cyber sex and teledildonics
LGBTQ+ community chat rooms
sex , gender expression, gender identity
Three parts of gender are ____ , ______ _____ , and _______ _______.
biological, physical, anatomical
Three parts of sex are _________ , _________ , and __________.
gender expression
how a person publicly expresses or presents their gender
gender identity
one's felt sense of self as being girl, boy, both, or neither
external, internal
Gender expression is ___________ while gender identity is __________.
gender non-conformity
gender expression differs from cultural expectations
stage 1: chromosomes
biological sex is determined at conception by the chromosomal makeup of the sperm that fertilizes the egg
stage 2: gonads
structures that will become reproductive organs which will produce reproductive cells
Wolffian Duct
What is A?
gonads
What is B?
Mullerian Duct
What is C?
Bladder
What is D?
androgen, estrogen, progesterone
The hormones ____________, ______________, and ____________ are produced by testes and ovaries
stage 3: internal genitalia
internal reproductive plumbing
raw materials: wolffian ducts and mullerian ducts
seminal vesicle
what is A?
Wolffian duct
What is B?
vas deferens
What is C?
epididymis
What is D?
testis
What is E?
Müllerian duct receding
What is F?
uterus
What is A?
Wolffian duct receding
What is B?
ovary
What is C?
oviduct
What is D?
Mullerian Duct
What is E?
vagina
What is F?
intersex
people who possess biological characteristics of both male and female sexes
androgen insensitivity syndrome
a condition caused by a congenital lack of functioning androgen receptors (in a person with XY sex chromosomes)
causes the development of a female vulva with testes but no internal sex organs
congenital adrenal hyperplasia
a genetic disease in which the adrenal gland is overdeveloped, resulting in an overproduction of androgen
DHT deficiency
a chromosomally normal (XY) male who develops external genitalia resembling those of a female as a result of a genetic defect that prevents the prenatal conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Klinefelter syndrome
someone has an XXY instead of an XX or XY
penis, scrotum, and testes at birth
underdeveloped penis and testes at puberty
sterile
Turner Syndrome
someone who only has one chromosome X
normal looking vulva
internal reproductive parts are not fully developed
breast do not develop and periods do not occur
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At age ___________ most children develop a firm gender identity.
vulva
contains all external “female” genital structures
"female" external genitalia
vulva, labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris
labia minora
inner lips and are located within the outer lips and usually protrude between them
clitoral hood
contain extensive nerve endings, blood vessels, and sweat and oil glands
prepuce
clitoral hood
labia minora
What is A?
labia majora
outer lips extended downward from each side of the vulva
surrounds the labia minora and the urethral and vagina openings
labia majora
What is B?
mons veneris or pubis
area covering pubic bone
consists of pads of fatty tissue that can be pleasurable for women
during puberty it becomes covered in hair
mons pubis
What is C?
clitoris
compromises the external glands and shaft
extremely sensitive because of nerve endings
clitoris
What is D?
urethral opening
What is E?
Vagina
What is F?
introitus
opening of the vagina
hymen
fold of tissue partially covering the introitus
hymenoplasty
creation of the hymen
perineum
area below vagina but above anus
labiaplasty
make labia smaller and more symmetrical
vulva
Women's feelings about their _________ can impact their sexuality.
clitoris
Studies show that 85% of women who do orgasm during intercourse also have simultaneous stimulation from the ____________.
clitridectomy
removal of the clit
vestibule
area of the vulva inside the labia minora
urethra
short tube connecting the bladder to the urinary opening located between the clitoris and vaginal opening
cavernous bodies
structures in the shaft of the clitoris that engorge with blood during the sexual arousal
vestibular bulbs
two bulbs (one on each side of the vaginal opening) that engorge with blood during arousal
bartholin's gland
two small glands slightly inside the vaginal opening that secrete a few drops of fluid during sexual arousal
"female" internal genitalia
ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina
Supportive muscle of ovary
What is A?
ovaries
gonads that produce ova and sex hormones
size and shape of almond
about 1million immature ova at birth
Ovary
What is B?
uterus
pear shaped organ inside the female pelvis within which the fetus develops
Uterus
What is C?
perimetrium
external layer of the uterus and is the thin membrane covering the outside of the uterus
myometrium
the middle layer of the uterus and is the smooth muscle layer of the uterine wall
endometrium
the inner lining of the uterus and tissue that lines the insides of the uterine walls
cervix
small end of the uterus located at the back of the vagina
contains mucus-secreting glands
Vagina Fornix
What is E?
vagina
canal extending into the body angling upwards towards the cervix and the uterus
has three layers: mucosa, the muscle layer, and fibrous tissues
mucosa
moist tissue that lines certain areas of the body (mouth, penile urethra, and vagina)
muscle layer
underneath the mucosa and is the thickest and strongest layer around the vaginal opening
fibrous tissue
provides structural support of the vagina region
What is the function of lubricant in the vagina?
helps to alkalinize the acidic chemical balance because if the vagina is too acidic sperm will die
what are the functions of lubricant in the vagina?
the help alkalinize the acidic chemical balance because if the vagina is too acidic sperm will die
Vagina
What is F?
grafenberg (g) sport
in the front wall of the vagina in which stimulation of this spot can lead to orgasm, arousal, and ejaculation
douching
a method of rinsing the vagina with water that has been found to not be hygenic
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