Lesson 2.1 Physical and Sexual Self

Physical Self

concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined

initial source of sensation

“Physical Self/Body is an ___________________________ and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality” — William James

Psychosexual Theory of Development

construction of self and personality makes the physical body the core of human experience which can be oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital stage

Sigmund Freud

created Psychosexual Theory of Development

Oral Stage

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

• Birth to 1 year

• Erogenous Zone: Mouth

Anal Stage

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

• 1 to 3 year

• Erogenous Zone: Bowel and Bladder Control

Phallic Stage

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

• 3 to 6 year

• Erogenous Zone: Genitals

Latent Stage

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

• 6 to Puberty

• Erogenous Zone: Libido is Inactive

Genital Stage

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

• Puberty to Death

• Erogenous Zone: Maturing Sexual Interests

Psychosocial Theory of Development

the role of bodily organs is especially important in early developmental stages of a persons life

later in life, the development of physical as well as intellectual skills help determine whether the individual will achieve a sense of competence and ability to choose

Erik Erikson

created the Psychosocial Theory of Development

Infancy

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• Trust VS Mistrust

Early Childhood

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• autonomy vs shame and doubt

Preschool

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• Initiative VS Guilt

School Age

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• Industry VS Inferiority

Adolescence

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• Identity VS Role Confusion

Young Adulthood

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• Intimacy VS Isolation

Middle Adulthood

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• Generativity VS Stagnation

Maturity

PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT:

• Ego Integrity VS Despair

Body Shaming

• Criticizing your own appearance, through a judgment or comparison to another person.

• Criticizing another’s appearance in front of them

• Criticizing another’s appearance without their knowledge.

Anorexia Nervosa

characterized by loss of body weight and refusal to eat. Appetite is usually intact.

Bulimia Nervosa

characterized by recurrent and frequent binge eating with or without vomiting

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

characterized by a distressing and impairing preoccupation with an imagined or slight defect in appearance

Biological Perspective of One’s Sex

At conception, egg and sperm unite to create a new organism that incorporates some characteristics of each parent.

23 pairs

How many pairs of chromosomes are in the human body?

22 pairs

how many pairs are autosomes

last pair

known as sex chromosomes: can be X or Y

Erogenous Zone (Hot Spot)

• where the libido is centered (according to Freud)

• parts of the body that experience heightened sensitivity and/or signal sexual arousal of some kind

• Needs stimulation by engaging the person in gratifying activities

prefrontal cortex

Lust and attraction shut off the _________________ of the brain, which includes rational behavior

hypothalamus

The _________________ regulates the function of the pituitary gland to secrete hormones.

Lust

associated with the hormones of testosterone and estrogen

Attraction

associated with the hormones of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin

Attachment

associated with the hormones of oxytocin and vasopressin

testosterone and estrogen

The hypothalamus of the brain plays a big role in stimulating the production of the sex hormones ______________________ from the testes and ovaries

Attachment

• predominant factor in long-term relationships

• mediates friendships, parent-infant bonding, social cordiality, and many other intimacies as well

Oxytocin

• cuddle hormone

• produced by the hypothalamus and released in large quantities during sex, breastfeeding, and childbirth

Attraction

• involves the brain pathways that control “reward” behavior, which partly explains why the first few weeks or months of a relationship can be so exhilarating and even all-consuming

Dopamine and Norepinephrine

• chemicals that make us giddy, energetic, and euphoric, even leading to decreased appetite and insomnia

The Sexual Response Cycle

model that describes the physiological responses, that occur during sexual activity

Steps in the Sexual Response Cycle

1. Excitement

2. Plateau

3. Orgasm

4. Resolution

Excitement

the beginning of sexual arousal; preparation for intercourse

Plateau

physical arousal builds

Orgasm

third and shortest phase

men experience one intense orgasm through ejaculation

women are capable of experiencing multiple orgasms through vaginal constrictions

Resolution

arousal slowly subsides and returns to normal levels

males experience a refractory period where they are incapable of having another erection or orgasm

LOVE

LOVE VS LUST?

• decision

• wants what’s best for the other person

• protects others from harm, danger, or risk of harm

• unconditional

• I will never do anything to hurt you, and you will be a better person because I loved you!

LUST

LOVE VS LUST?

• feeling, like infatuation

• tends to be more about me

• looks for what it can get, not what it can give

• conditional

• Come on baby, isn’t it time we showed each other how much we care?

Sex

• Biological Sex, Anatomical Sex, Physical Sex

• A person’s identity based on their physical characteristics, genes and hormones.

  • Male: Penis

  • Female: Vagina

  • Intersex: chromosomes and hormones of a female/male but external genital is like that of a male/female

Gender

• structure of social relations that centers on the reproductive arena, and the set of practices that bring reproductive distinctions into social processes

• Refers to the attitudes, feelings and behaviors that a given culture associates with a person's biological sex

Gender-Normative

• Behavior that is compatible with cultural expectations

Gender Non-Conformity

Behaviors that are viewed as incompatible with these expectations constitute

Gender Identity

• Who you think you are

• One's innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither

• how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves which can be the same or different from their sex assigned at birth.

• s self-identified, as a result of a combination of inherent and extrinsic or environmental factors.

Cisgender

person whose gender identity matches his or her assigned sex

Transgender

person whose lived experiences do not match their assigned sex

Transwoman

person whose assigned sex is male and identifies as a woman

Transman

person whose assigned sex is female and identifies as a man

Gender Expression

• how you demonstrate who you are

• ways that humans choose to display their gender identity to the world usually expressed through:

  • behavior

  • clothing

  • haircut or voice

• which may/may not conform to socially defined behaviors and characteristics typically associated with being either masculine or feminine

Sexual Orientation/Attraction

• Who you are romantically and sexually into

• all about who you are physically, spiritually, and emotionally attracted to (specifically into sexual and romantic attraction), and the labels tend to describe the relationships between your gender and the gender types you’re attracted to

Straight (Heterosexual)

attracted to people of the opposite gender

Gay/Lesbian (Homosexual)

attracted to people of the same gender

Bisexual

can be attracted to both men and women

unitive and procreative

two primary purposes of sexual intercourse according to the Church

Pope Francis

_______________ has repeatedly spoken about the need for the Catholic Church to welcome and love all people regardless of sexual orientation.

1984

when was the first case of HIV in the Philippines

1 million

According to WHO in 2016, ____________ STI cases are reported everyday worldwide.

357 million

Estimated __________ each year are infected by 1 of 4 STIs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis (WHO, 2016)

Gonorrhea

Drug resistance is a challenge especially for __________ (WHO, 2018)

Poor young females

______________________ are more vulnerable than well-off counterparts (Abrigo, n.a.)

Philippines

The __________ has the fastest growing HIV epidemic in Asia and the Pacific Region

237%

________ increase in annual new HIV infections from 2010 to 2020

315%

AIDS-related death have increased by ________ from 2010 to 2020

1%

Total HIV prevalence in the Philippines is less than ____

115,100

Total estimated number of Filipinos living with HIV in 2020 has reached ____________

330,000

If rapid increase in new infections is sustained, estimated number of Filipinos living with HIV will triple by 2030 reaching over ____________.

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea., Syphilis.

examples of Bacterial STDs that can be treated and cured with antibiotics

Herpes, HIV, Human papilloma virus (HPV).

examples of Viral STDs

Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 (RA 8504)

• Public awareness of HIV/AIDS through comprehensive nationwide educational and information campaigns

• Full protection of human rights and civil liberties of every person suspected or known to have HIV/AIDS

RA 11166

• This new law attempts to address discrepancies of RA 8504

• It defines HIV and AIDS education as a right, and also ensures free treatment provided and stricter policies to enact against discrimination

• Prohibits HIV-Related Discrimination such as in the workplace and in learning institutions

• Allows minor from 15-17 years old to undergo HIV testing without parental consent with assistance of licensed health or social worker

Abstinence

HOW TO AVOID STIs and STDs:

• most reliable way to avoid infection

Vaccination

HOW TO AVOID STIs and STDs:

• safe, effective, and recommended ways to prevent hepatitis B and HPV

Mutual Monogamy

HOW TO AVOID STIs and STDs:

• agree to be sexually active with only one person, who has agreed to be sexually active only with you