Human Sexuality

Rape

Unlawful sexual activity that is forced upon another individual

Sexual harassment

Any unwanted or unwelcome sexual remark or advance

Statutory Rape

Having sexual relations with an individual who is under the age of consent

Pedophilia

A mental disorder in which a person has a sexual attraction to children

Tension Building Stage

During this phase of the Cycle of Violence, the victim tries to please the abuser or reason with the abuser to prevent physical or emotional violence

“Honeymoon”/Calm Stage

During this phase of the Cycle of Violence, the abuser may apologize to the victim and promise to never abuse again

Violent Episode

During this phase of the Cycle of Violence, the victim is abused physically or mentally by the abuser

Ovum (egg)

The female reproductive cell

Fallopian Tubes

The passageway that carries the female ovum from the ovaries to the uterus

Vagina

The hollow, muscular passageway from the uterus to the outside world

Testes

The male reproductive glands who’s function is to produce testosterone and produce sperm

Bulbo-Urethral Gland

This gland produces fluid that will protect the sperm from the acidic conditions of the urethra during ejaculation

Vas Deferens

This tube is used to transfer sperm from the epididymis to the seminal vesicle

Scrotum

This sac of skin works to maintain the temperature of the testes

Uterus

This organ in the lower body of the woman where offspring are conceived and gestate before birth

Epididymis

Sperm are stored here after production and are released into the vas deferens during ejaculation

Cervix

The base of the uterus that dilates during the birthing process

Prostate Gland

This gland adds fluid that protects and nourishes the sperm during ejaculation

Ovaries

The female reproductive organ that produces and stores ovum

Seminal Vesicle

This structure adds fluid to the sperm that provides nourishment and energy

Urethra

The duct that transports urine out of the body

Embryo

The human offspring from the two cell stage until 9 weeks after fertilization

Blastocyst

A hollow structure of approximately 50-100 cells that attaches to the uterus during implantation

Fetus

The stage of human development from approximately 3 months until birth

Zygote

The cell formed by the union of the egg and the sperm

Ectopic Pregnancy

The union and implantation of the egg and sperm in the Fallopian Tubes

Amniotic Sac

Fluid filled bag of tissue

Placenta

Structure that nourishes the fetus with nutrients from the mother’s blood

Umbilical Cord

The ropelike lifeline of the fetus that provides nutrients and oxygen to fetus

Implantation

The attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterus

Preeclampsia

High Blood pressure preventing the fetus from receiving necessary oxygen

Trichomoniasis

This disease is caused by a protozoan that infects the urinary tract or vagina

Gonorrhea

When you are treated for Chlamydia, you are also treated for what:

HIV

A disease that interferes with your body’s ability to fight the organisms that cause disease. This can be obtained through blood, semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk

Chlamydia

What is the most common bacterial STI?

Herpes

A disease characterized by blisters in the genital area

HPV

A viral infection that is passed through skin to skin contact that can cause pre-cancerous cells in the cervix. A shot can now be given to immunize against this called Gardasil

Syphilis

A 3-stage bacterial disease characterized by the chancre sore that if left untreated can lead to death

hCG

The hormone produced by the placenta after implantation that is found in the urine of a pregnant woman

Ovulation

Discharge of the ova from the ovaries that occurs at the halfway point of the menstrual cycle

Menstruation

The process of discharging the lining of the uterus at intervals of about one lunar month

Diaphragm

Device made of latex, rubber or silicone used to block access to the cervix

Condom

Collects pre-ejaculation and semen when a male ejaculates to prevent sperm from entering the vagina

Hormonal Methods

Releases progestin and/or estrogen to prevent the egg from leaving the ovaries

Vasectomy

Cutting of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the ejaculation

Tubal Ligation

Fallopian tubes cut and tied to prevent the egg from reaching the uterus