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Human Sexuality Exam 1 Flashcards

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Sexology

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Study of Human Sexual Behavior, interests, and function

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Case Studies

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descriptive, exploratory, or explanatory analysis of a person

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Masters & Johnson

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pioneered research into the nature of human sexual response and the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders and dysfunctions from 1957 until the 1990s

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Kinsey

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conducted landmark studies of male and female sexual behavior that helped usher in the “sexual revolution” of the 1960s and 1970s.

The Sexual Behavior of the Human Male, 1948
The Sexual Behavior of the Human Female, 1953
Kinsey Institute at University of Indiana

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Mons Pubis

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A rounded fleshy protuberance situated over the pubic bones that becomes covered with hair during puberty

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Labia Majora

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are two prominent longitudinal cutaneous folds that extend downward and backward from the mons pubis to the perineum

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Labia Minora

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are two flaps of skin on either side of the human vaginal opening, situated between the Labia Majora

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Haymen

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A thin, elastic membrane stretched partly or completely across the entrance of the vagina

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Foreskin

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a double-layered fold of smooth muscle tissue, blood vessels, neurons, skin, and mucous membrane that covers the penis

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Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man’s reproductive system. It wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body

Symptoms:

  • Difficulty initiating and/or stopping a urine stream
  • Frequent urination
  • Pain on urination
  • Pain on ejaculation
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Sex

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Biological maleness or femaleness
Anatomical
Genetic

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Gender

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The behavioral, psychological, and social characteristics associated with being biologically male or female

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Chromosomal Sex

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Sperm - male reproductive cell
Ovum - female reproductive cell
Female - XX
Male - XY

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Gender Expression

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External manifestation of femininity, masculinity or androgyny that is communicated through mannerisms, behavior, dress, and speech.

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Gender Identity

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How one psychologically perceives oneself as either male or female

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Hypothalamus

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A portion of the brain that is the control center for homeostasis.

Influences various emotional responses
Motor Function Control
Food and Water Intake Regulation
Sleep-Wake Cycle Regulation
Influences the hormone secretion
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Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

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Condition that affects sexual development before birth and during puberty.

Generally males are affected and when infected, males generally display female characteristics even though they do not have the biological characteristics

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Fetally Androgenized Females

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XX females with health female reproductive organs although may develop secondary sex characteristics during puberty

Identifies as female, but is dissatisfied with female gender identity and may be oriented toward traditional male activities

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Turner’s syndrome

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Where a person has one X chromosome (XO)

May appear and identify as female but the organs are underdeveloped and is most likely infertile.

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Klinefelter’s Syndrome

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When a person has an extra X chromosome as well as a XY (XXY).

This person will have small testes and an undersized penis. Possible breast development.

May Identify as male but may have gender confusion

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Transgender

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Person whose appearance and/or behaviors do not conform to traditional gender roles

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Transsexual

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Person whose gender identity is opposite to his or her biological sex

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Transitioning

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Changing one’s social gender

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Pheromones

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A secreted or excreted chemical factor that triggers a social response in members of the same species.

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Androgens
A hormone that produces the development of male sexual characteristics
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Dysmenorrhea
Pain or discomfort before or during menstruation
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Amenorrhea
Absence of menstration
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Oxytocin
Produced in the hypothalamus, influences sexual response and interpersonal attraction.
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Masters and Johnson Sexual Response Cycle
1. Excitement 2. Plateau 3. Orgasm 4. Resolution 5. (Refractory)
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Kaplan's Model of Sexual Response
1. Desire 2. Excitement 3. Orgasm
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Surveys
Most common form of sexual research and is the process of collecting information from volunteer respondents for the purpose of explaining, describing, or comparing people's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. ``` Types of surveys are: self-administered written questionnaire face-to-face interviews telephone interviews Internet surveys ```
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National Health and Social Life Survey
1987-1994 survey that is the most comprehensive study to date. Contained random sample phone interviews, and the findings suggested that Americans are relatively conservative when it comes to sex.
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Clitoris
The visible button-like portion is near the front junction of the labia minora, above the opening of the urethra.
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Vagina
a flexible, muscular canal or tube, normally about 3-4 inches in length when a woman in not sexually aroused.
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Uterus
Another word for the "womb" and is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals including humans
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Fallopian tubes
Are two very fine tubes lines with ciliated epithelia, leading from the ovaries to the uterus.
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Fimbriae
Fingerlike structures that guide the egg from the ovaries to the Fallopian tubes.
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Granfenberg Spot (G-Spot)
A structure within the vagina that has been a controversial topic on it's existence. Some women find this area is sexually responsive and enhances arousal and orgasm when stimulated during sexual activities.
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Douching
A myth concerning that cleaning the sperm out of the vagina with water or other solutions would decrease the risk of being pregnant. But it is not recommended due the high risk of infection in the reproductive system and possible STIs.
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Menarche
The first menstrual cycle, or the first menstrual bleeding, in females.
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Menopause
cessation of menstruation as a result of aging process or the surgical removal of the ovaries
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Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus
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Oophorectomy
Surgical removal of the ovaries
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Penis-Glands, Shaft
Glands - Tip or "head" Shaft - Long Body
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Scrotum
Sac of thin skin that cover the testies
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Vas Deferenes
Pathway the sperm travels from the Testicles to the Ejaculatory duct.
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Ejaculatory path
Testies=>Vas Deferenes=>Ejaculatory Duct=>Urethra=>Urethral Opening
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Seminal Vesicles
Small glands that are located at the upper, internal end of each vas deferens, where the tubes feed into the ejaculatory duct , which directs semen into the urethra.
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Erection
Rigidity of the penis or clitoris resulting from an inflow of blood during sexual arousal
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Phases of Ejaculation
Excitement=>Plateau=>Orgasm=>Resolution=>(Refractory)
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Penis Size
Average Resting Size: 3 inches | Average Erected Size: 5.1 inches
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Genital Differentiation in Fetuses
Undifferentiated before the 6th week Having different hormones and gonads Women: Estrogen, Progesterone Men: Testis, Androgen
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Primary Erogenous Zone
Body parts that produce sexual stimulation leading to orgasm because the part is primarily used for sex
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Secondary Erogenous Zone
Certain body parts that wouldn't primarily be stimulating, but certain people may feel aroused by these parts. Example may be feet, most people my not be turned on by feet but others who love feet for some reason might become turned on.
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Freud - Orgasm
Women should have multiple organs as a result of vaginal sexual intercourse, this would turn out to have made a lot of women angry since this didn't work for all women.
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Passionate Love
State of extreme absorption in another person, also known as romantic love.
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Companionate Love
A type of love characterized by friendly affection and deep attachment based on extensive familiarity with the loved one.
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Celibacy
Physically mature person who does not engage is sexual behavior.
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Complete Celibacy
A person who does not masturbate or have interpersonal sexual contact.
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Partial Celibacy
Does not have interpersonal sexual contact, but still masturbates.
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Masturbation
Sexual Activities performed on oneself, typically focusing on stimulation of the genitals to orgasm.
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Sexual Fantasies
Most common form of sexual activities, and happens in the brain. Can virtually arise at anytime, anywhere. May begin spontaneously or through a conscious decision to fantasize about something sexual.
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Maltz Hierarchy Level -3
Violent Interaction - Sex used to express hostility
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Anal Sex
Oral Stimulation of the anus
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Cunnilingus
Oral stimulation of the vulva
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Fellatio
Oral Stimulation of the penis and/or scrotum
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Maltz Hierarchy Level -2
Abusive Interaction - Sexual dominance and coercion
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Maltz Hierarchy Level -1
Impersonal Interaction - Lack of responsibility for birth control, sexuality transmitted diseases, or well-being of self and other
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Maltz Hierarchy Level 1
Social-role behavior; religious or cultural duty; sex for reproduction.
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Maltz Hierarchy Level 2
Pleasure focused; mutuality; experimentation
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Maltz Hierarchy Level 3
Emotional openness and closeness; feelings of ecstasy
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Lubrication
water based solution that can be used for masturbation for faster movement of the hand on the genitals
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Coitus
Sexual union between a male and a female involving insertion of the penis into the vagina.
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Asexual
Lack of sexual attraction to anyone or low or absent interest in sexual activity.
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Bisexual
Sexual attraction or sexual behavior toward both males and females.
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Homosexual
Sexual Attraction to one's own sex.
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Heterosexual
Sexual Attraction to the other sex.
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Coming Out
Process of becoming aware of and disclosing one's homosexual identity.
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Internalized Homophobia
A personal acceptance and endorsement of sexual stigma as part of the individual's value system and self-concept.

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