Introduction and definitions 5-6Q Flashcards
Fill in the blanks: sexual feelings are ______ and impacted by _______
sexual feelings are natural and impacted by hormones
Fill in the blanks: sexual expression is a _______ behaviour
sexual expression is a learned behaviour
Fill in the blanks: sex is _____ part of ______
sex is only a part of sexuality
What does sexuality affect?
quality of life and health
Fill in the blanks: sexuality involves both _____ and ______
sexuality involved both competence and relationships
Sexual competence is _________
being good at sex
What can affect an individuals ability to solve sexual concerns? (4)
personal experience, biases, prejudices and over reactions to sexual info (stigma +++)
What is the definition of sex?
genetic and physical characteristics that differentiate males and females
what is the definition of gender
psychosocial characteristics that differentiate masculinity and femininity
what is the definition of sexuality
the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual aspects of an individual that make up his or her unique being
whole person including sexual thoughts, experiences, learnings, ideas, values and imaginings
Fill in the blanks: sexuality is mostly a ______ phenomena and has ______, emotional and ______ aspects
sexuality is mostly a learned phenomena and has physical, emotional and spiritual aspects
What are the 8 aspects of sexuality and which is the most important?
- personality (personal choice)
- self image
- gender (role and orientation)
- socialization (relationships)
- physical expression
- body image
- communication (verbal and non verbal)
- beliefs and values (most important)
What 5 aspects did DAILEY describe?
1984
sensuality, intimacy, sexual identity, reproduction and sexualization
What is sensuality?
The need and ability to be aware of and accepting of our own bodies
What are the 6 aspects of sensuality?
- A&P
- sexual response
- body image
- satisfaction of skin hunger
- attraction template (arousal kickstart)
- fantasy (most sexuality is in the mind)
What is intimacy?
The need and ability to experience emotional closeness to another human being
What are the 5 aspects of reciprocal intimacy?
caring, sharing, risk taking, vulnerability, self disclosure
Who can you be intimate with?
Anyone
What is sexual intimacy?
ability to give feedback and be heard in a sexual relationship
What is sexual identity?
the continual process of discovering who we are in terms of our sexuality: one part of total identity
What does sexual identity include? (7)
- gender roles
- orientation
- self esteem
- confidence level
- relationships (friends or family)
- roles as child and adult
- perception of self as male or female or whatever
What is reproduction in relation to sexuality?
our values, attitudes and behaviours related to reproduction
what are the 6 aspects of reproduction in relation to sexuality?
- reproductive biases: values and attitudes
- renewal of life: morality issues
- A&P
- lifestyles
- contraception and fertility issues
- STIs (including AIDS)
What is the current societal bias regarding reproduction?
young, attractive hetero married couples are the only people that should have kids