Physical, Sexual, and Materialistic aspect of the Self

Physical self

Refers to the body, tangible aspect of a person.

Genetics and Environment

The physical appearance is attributed to____

1. Eat healthy foods

2. Maintain a healthy lifestyle

3. Follow a proper hygiene

4. Engage in daily exercise

5. Take vitamins

6. Avoid stress

7. Spend less screen times

How to achieve physical well being

Sigmund Freud

He states that all human behaviour is motivated by pleasure.

Sexuality and aggression

Pleasure motivation is controlled by two instincts.

Libido

Instincts are driven by internal psychic energy

Age of Puberty

Individual becomes physically mature upon reaching this stage

Adloscence

Boys and girls develop their secondary sec characteristics

Testosterone

Male hormone

Estrogen and Progesterone

Female hormone

XY

Male chromosome

Xx

Female chromosome

Penis

Primary sex organ

Testes

Responsible for production of sperm cells and testosterone

Vas Deferens

Tube that connects with the urethra

Scrotum

Skin carrying the testes

Sperm

Male sex cell

Prostate gland

Secretes fluid to nourish the sperm

Epididymis

Stores and carries sperm

Ovary

Produce egg cells

Ovum

Also called as egg cells

Fallopian Tube

Carry the eggs from ovary to uterus

Uterus

Nurtures fertilized eggcells that develops to a fetus

Cervix

Directs sperm to the uterus

Vagina

Receives penis during sex and where babies passes during birth

Vulva

External genital organ of females

Erogenous zone

Part of the body that is highly sensitive

1. Excitement

2. Plateau

3. Orgasm

4. Resolution

Human sexual responses

Excitement

Body gets ready for sexual activity

Plateau

Retain conditions during excitement stage waiting for climax

Orgasm

Climax of the cycle

Resolution

Body returns to normal level

Masturbation

Stimulating own genital

Sex

Stimulating one's genitals through penetration

Oral Sex

Stimulation of genitals through mouth

Vaginal sex

Stimulation of genitals through penetration of penis to vagina

Anal Sex

Stimulation of genitals through anus

Premarital Sex

Sex outside marriage

Marital Sex

Sex on bounds of marriage

Extramarital sex

Sex engaged by married people with other people

Heterosexuality

Attractions to opposite sex

Homosexuality

Attractions to same sex

Bisexuality

Attractions to same sex or opposite sex

HIV/AIDS

Spectrum conditions caused by hiv

Gonorrhea

Bacterial infection of the mucus membrane

Siphilis

Infection caused by corkscrew bacteria

Genital Herpes

Blisters on genitals

Genital warts

Warts on genitals

Chancroid

Ulcers and sores on the genitals

Crabs

Parasites that infect genital area acquired through sex

Scabies

Skin condition caused by Mites

Trichomoniosis

Infection caused by a parasite trichomonas vaginalis

Molluscum contagiosum

Infection caused by molluscum contagiosum virus. Small lumps

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Complications result of STI

Chlamydia

Females infected have smelly vaginal discharge and males also

Douching

Flushing vagina with medical solutions

Prolonged Lactation

Technique used by woman that is done through breast feeding

Rhythm method

Method supported by catholic church, women keeps track of their body temperature

Ovulation method

Observing vaginal mucous discharge. When dry she is not fertile