[1] PRELIMS | PROCREATIVE HEALTH Flashcards by Rayben William Sanchez

A complex concept that deals with the quality of being sex, sexual activity, and sexual receptivity or interest

Sexuality

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Sexuality

Sum total quality of a ____

human being

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It is a degree which a person exhibits and experiences maleness and femaleness, physically, emotionally, and mentally

Sexuality

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Sexuality

By age ____, this view of self as male or female is already formed

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Biological differences between males and females

Sex

Eg. genitalia and genetic differences

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The role of male or female in society known as a gender role, or an individual’s concept of themselves, or gender identity

Gender

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Practices involving sexual intercourse and other behaviors involving stimulation of the genitalia and other erogenous zones for the purpose of procreation or gratification

Sexual Behavior

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Denotes a person’s chromosomal sexual development

Male XY and Female XX

Biologic Gender

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Biologic Gender

Contains the hereditary information necessary of cell life

Y chromosome

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Biologic Gender

Carries the genes and functions in the transmission of hereditary formation

X chromosome

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Inner sense a person has of being male or female

Gender Identity

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Male or female behavior a person exhibits

Gender Role

May or may not be the same as biological gender or gender identity

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The development of sexuality starts at ____

Conception

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Development of Sexuality

Sum quality of human being and it begins at conception, when ____ is determined

biologic sex

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Development of Sexuality

Grows in ____ as the infant learns to relate to the people and the world around him/her, and continues until death

infancy and childhood

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Development of Sexuality

By age 3, most children are aware of their ____ as a result of consistent parental and social reinforcement

sexual identity

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Stages of Sexual Development

Satisfaction through:

Oral stimuli
Contact with another
Cuddling / Holding

Infancy

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Infancy

Young infants learn to touch their genitals and seem to be capable of sexual arousal

Autosexuality

Love of self

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Stages of Sexual Development

Involves toliet training, masturbation, and sexual identity

Toddler

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Childhood

Children show a preference for playmates at the same sex

Homosexuality

Love of same sex

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Childhood

Children may also show some romantic interest in members of the opposite sex

Heterosexuality

Love of the opposite sex

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Stages of Sexual Development

Transition from childhood to adulthood

Adolescence

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Adolescence

Finds physically and sexually mature young people trying to cope with new situations and sensations

Psychological Immaturity

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Adolescence

Masturbation accompanies by fantasy is common

Sexual Experimentation

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# Stages of Sexual Development Involves the responsibility and choice, marriage, and legitimate sexual expression

Adulthood

# Adulthood A person identifying with the opposite sex

Transsexuality

# Stages of Sexual Development Re-examination of life goals, careers, accomplishments, value systems, and familial or social relationship

Midlife

# Midlife Sexuality has achieved a degree of ____

Stability

# Midlife A sense of ____ and comfortable patterns of behavior have been established

masculinity or femininity

# Midlife The increased security in identity can promote ____ in sexual and social relationships

greater intimacy

# Midlife This may also be a time when adults allow themselves more freedom in exploring and satisfying ____

sexual needs

# Stages of Sexual Development Can still enjoy active sexual relationships

Older Adulthood

# Older Adulthood Some men experience less ____ than when they are younger, but others discover that they are able to maintain an erection longer.

erectile firmness or ejaculatory force

# Older Adulthood Both sexes need to follow (1) ____ throughout life. Because (2) ____ remain fertile throughout life, they must continue to be responsible sex partners in terms of reproductive planning.

(1) safer sex practices (2) males

# Older Adulthood Older women may have less (1) ____ because they have less (2) ____ after menopause.

(1) vaginal secretions (2) estrogen

# Older Adulthood Use of ____ before sexual intercourse may enhance their comfort and enjoyment.

water-soluble lubricant

# Influences of Sexual Attitudes One of the greatest influences

Home Environment

# Influences of Sexual Attitudes Can profoundly influence the home and environment, have a major impact on the child's socialization

Cultural Background

# Influences of Sexual Attitudes People with more income and education tend to be more comfortable with a wider variety of sexual activities ## Footnote *two answers

Educational Background and Socioeconomic Level

# Influences of Sexual Attitudes Can be profoundly affected by ____, especially with intense experience like incest / rape

Previous sexual experiences

# Influences of Sexual Attitudes Involves some other being shy and others are more adventuresome

Personal characteristics

# Influences of Sexual Attitudes Significantly influence an individual's view of sexuality

Variations in sex drive or libido

# Sexual Sensors Anus, around the mouth, inner margin of the lips, genitalia

Mucotaneous System

# Sexual Sensors Aroused by sucking

Nipple-areolar System

# Sexual Sensors Includes shaft of penis and clitoris

Pressure Sensitive Receptors

# Sexual Sensors ____ of the skin

Touch Receptors

# Sexual Sensors Includes the vagina

Visceral Receptor

# The Sexual Response Cycle Occurs with physical and psychological stimulation | Sight, Sound, Emotion, and Thought

Excitement

# The Sexual Response Cycle Just before orgasm (formation of the orgasm platform)

Plateau

# The Sexual Response Cycle Discharge of accumulated sexual tension (Shortest stage in the sexual response cycle)

Orgasm

# The Sexual Response Cycle 30 minute period during which the external & internal genital organs return to an unaroused state.

Resolution

# Excitement - Woman - (1) ____ causes the Clitoris increases in size - (2) ____ appears in the vaginal walls as lubrication within 10-30 mins. - Vagina widens in (3) ____ and increase ____ - Fine rash or (4) ____ appears - (5) ____ become erect - (6) ____ restlessness - (7) ____ increases

(1) Vasocongestion (2) Mucoid fluid (3) diameter / length (4) “sex flush” (5) Nipples (6) Motor (7) HR, RR, & BP

# Excitement - Men * (1) ____ occurs * (2) ____ thickens * (3) ____ elevate * (4) ____ restlessness * (5) ____ increases

(1) Penile erection (2) Scrotum (3) Testes (4) Motor (5) HR, RR, & BP

# Plateau - Women * Clitoris is drawn forward & retracts under the (1) ____ * (2) ____ of the vagina becomes congested * There is increased (3) ____

(1) clitoral prepuce (2) Lower part (3) nipple elevation

# Plateau - Men * (1) ____ of the penis * HR incr. to (2) ____ bpm * RR incr. approx. (3) ____ bpm

(1) Distention (2) 100-175 (3) 40

# Orgasm - Women * (1) ____ from fundus to the lower uterine segment happens * There is minimal relaxation of the (2) ____ * There is (3) ____ contraction

(1) Uterine contractions (2) cervical os (3) external sphincter

# Orgasm - Men * ____ occurs through a series of muscular contractions

Ejaculation of semen

# Resolution Do not go through this period so it is possible for ____ who are interested and properly stimulated to have additional orgasm immediately.

Women

# Resolution Occurs during which further orgasm is impossible

Men

# Two Types of Female Orgasm Originating from masturbation or other non coital acts and represents sexual immaturity

Clitoral

# Two Types of Female Orgasm Were the authentic, mature form of sexual behavior

Vaginal

Has been promoted as an area of heightened erotic sensitivity in women

"G Spot"

# Influence of the Menstrual Cycle on Sexual Response * During the (1) ____ there is increased fluid retention and vasocongestion in the woman’s lower pelvis. * In line with this, sexual response during this time enables the woman to achieve (2) ____ more quickly and achieve ____ more readily.

(1) 2nd half of the menstrual cycle (luteal phase) (2) plateau / orgasm

# Influence of the Pregnancy on Sexual Response Pregnancy is another time in life when there is ____ of the lower pelvis because of the blood supply needed by the rapidly growing fetus

vasocongestion

# Influence of the Pregnancy on Sexual Response Following pregnancy, many women experience (1) ____ because the new growth of blood vessels during pregnancy lasts for sometime and continues to facilitate (2) ____

(1) increased sexual interest (2) pelvic vasocongestion

# Influence of the Pregnancy on Sexual Response For some women, increased breast engorgement results in (1) ____ during ____

(1) extreme breast sensitivity (2) coitus

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