Sexual self Flashcards
(30 cards)
It is the way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, erotic, physical, emotional, social or spiritual feelings and behaviors.
Human sexuality
It is defined as how one thinks about himself or herself as a sexual individual.
Sexual selfhood
There is an intense craving for sexual contact.
Under of Phases of romantic love
Lust
Three Phases of Romantic Love (Helen Fisher, 1988)
- Lust phase
- Attraction phase
- Attachment phase
Here, the couples are infatuated and pursue a relationship. The energy and attention is focused on one particular person.
Under of Phases of romantic love
Attraction
A long term bond between parthers are formed. There is a feeling of security, comfort and emotional union.
Under of Phases of romantic love
Attachment
It can be characterized by concern for others’s well being, a desire for physical presence and emotional support.
Love
LOVE STYLES by John Lee
- Eros
- Agape
- Storge
- Ludus
- Mania
- Pragma
Love is based on strong sexual and emotional component.
Under of love styles
Eros
This is a practical and business-like love.
Under of love styles
Pragma
This is altruistic and selfless love.
Under of love styles
Agape
this is love-related friendship and based on nonsexual affection.
Under of love styles
Storge
This is characterized by an intense feeling which may lead to obsessive and possessive love towards the loved one.
Under of love styles
Mania
Love is just a game, something for fun or entertainment.
Under of love styles
Ludus
Triangular Theory of Love (by Robert Sternberg, 1986)
- Intimacy
- Passion
- Commitment
This include the desires to give and received emotional closeness, support, caring and sharing.
Under traingular theory of love
Intimacy
This is the cold component of love . It is the decision to maintain the relationship through good times and bad times.
Under traingular theory of love
Commitment
This is the hot component of love which can be described as intensely romantic or sexual desire for another person usually accompanied by physical attraction and physiological arousal.
Under traingular theory of love
Passion
Are diseases that are contracted primarily through sexual contact with an infected individual.
Sexually Transmitted Infection
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
- HIV/AIDS
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Chlamydia
Methods of Contraception (Artificial and Natural)
- Hormonal Method of Contraception
- Barrier Methods
- Behavioral Methods
- Sterilization
- Intrauterine Device
- Emergency Contraception
It prevents the release of ann egg or ovulation.
Hormonal Method of Contraception
Examples of Hormonal method contraception
- Oral contraceptives or pills
- The “patch”
- The “ring”
- Implants
- Injectable
It physically or chemically block the sperm from reaching an egg.
Barrier methods
