CH 11

Question 1

head

Answer 1

after circumcision, this part of the penis is permanently exposed

Question 2

in a male, what opening allows sperm to pass from the body?

Answer 2

urethral opening

Question 3

in what type of relationship is sexual activity a major component?

Answer 3

intimate

Question 4

What is the clitoris?

Answer 4

the part of the human anatomy that is highly sensitive and fills with blood during sexual excitement

Question 5

Why does the scrotum have the ability to regulate the temperature of the testes?

Answer 5

in order to produce sperm

Question 6

The glans of the penis is highly sensitive because it…

Answer 6

…has a high concentration of nerve endings

Question 7

What hormone controls the sex drive in both genders?

Answer 7

testosterone

Question 8

circumcision

Answer 8

the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

Question 9

urethra

Answer 9

carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

Question 10

vasocongestion

Answer 10

increased flow of blood to the genital tissues, and those tissues becoming swollen with blood

Question 11

benefits linked to an active sex life

Answer 11

temporary relief from chronic pain, decreased risk of depression, and boost to immune system

Question 12

plateau

Answer 12

the leveling-off period just prior to orgasm

Question 13

the scrotum can be described as a:

Answer 13

loose sac of skin and muscle fibers

Question 14

what hormones are secreted by the ovaries?

Answer 14

estrogen and progestins

Question 15

libido

Answer 15

biological drive for sex

Question 16

the average menstrual cycle occurs once every:

Answer 16

month

Question 17

in women, which organs become engorged with blood in response to arousal?

Answer 17

clitoris, nipples, and vagina

Question 18

in the excitement phase, what is needed to cause vasocongestion?

Answer 18

stimulation

Question 19

what are the male sex hormones produced in the testes called?

Answer 19

androgens

Question 20

Some women experience hormone-based physical and emotional symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome. When does this syndrome occur?

Answer 20

before a menstrual period

Question 21

What happens during the first half of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 21

an ovum matures in one of the ovaries, and the lining of the uterus thickens with blood vessels

Question 22

symptoms of premenstrual syndrome

Answer 22

irritability, headache, and mood swings

Question 23

perimenopause

Answer 23

a period of time in which symptoms caused by hormone fluctuations occur

Question 24

things to know about sexuality and persons with a disabling condition

Answer 24

they may need to make adjustments to have sex, and they might have sexual pleasure without orgasm

Question 25

celibacy

Answer 25

continuous avoidance of sexual activity

Question 26

Women with PMDD may be helped by...

Answer 26

...a balanced diet and regular exercise

Question 27

how does abstinence differ from celibacy?

Answer 27

abstinence allows for non-intercourse sexual activity, but celibacy allows no sexual activity

Question 28

the abstinence movement on college campuses...

Answer 28

...opposes the hook-up culture of casual sex

Question 29

the best way to relieve the symptoms of menopause is through:

Answer 29

lifestyle changes

Question 30

masturbation refers to...

Answer 30

...sexual behavior performed on one's own body

Question 31

oral sex performed on a man is called:

Answer 31

fellatio

Question 32

difference between being partially celibate and being fully celibate:

Answer 32

a partially celibate person can still engage in masturbation

Question 33

examples of paraphilias

Answer 33

pedophilia, voyeurism, and exhibitionism

Question 34

abstinence generally refers to:

Answer 34

refraining from intercourse

Question 35

women who are unable to have an orgasm:

Answer 35

may be hindered from having an orgasm by psychological or emotional factors; might have orgasmic dysfunction

Question 36

premature ejaculation is frequently caused by:

Answer 36

anxiety about sex

Question 37

oral sex performed on a woman is called:

Answer 37

cunnilingus

Question 38

male condoms

Answer 38

placed on the penis

Question 39

paraphilias

Answer 39

atypical sexual practices that are practiced by an individual, and are sometimes classified as mental disorders

Question 40

sexual dysfunction is a phenomenon that:

Answer 40

could occur due to low sexual desire

Question 41

what type of medication can cause the persistent inability to have an orgasm after normal sexual arousal?

Answer 41

antidepressants

Question 42

premature ejaculation is when a man ejaculates...

Answer 42

... in under two minutes after starting sex

Question 43

what are male condoms usually made of?

Answer 43

latex

Question 44

in which century was the male condom developed?

Answer 44

16th century, and it was made of linen and lamb intestine

Question 45

What is the result of placing condom dispensers on college campuses?

Answer 45

it has received a mixed reception

Question 46

facts about college students and sex

Answer 46

college students from affluent communities are less likely to use condoms, and seniors in college are less likely than freshmen to have protected sex

Question 47

hooking up

Answer 47

a casual sexual contact between non-dating partners without expectation of forming a committed relationship

Question 48

condom dispensers on college campuses...

Answer 48

... are a low-cost way to make condoms available

Question 49

according to data, the average dating app user logs in how many times per day?

Answer 49

11

Question 50

important questions to ask a new sex partner

Answer 50

will you get tested for STIs?; are you having sex with anyone else?; are you willing to use condoms every time?

Question 51

stealthing

Answer 51

the intentional removal of a condom during sex without the consent of the partner

Question 52

aphrodisiacs

Answer 52

long term use can decrease sexual desire; most are targeted toward male testosterone; likely have a placebo effect

Question 53

teledildonics

Answer 53

using sex toys remotely over the internet to pleasure your partner