Sexuality

Question 0

Sociocultural Factors

Answer 0

• family–>influence identity, self-concept, intimacy
• age
• culture–>structures and regulated sexualtiy, determines practices
• religion–>guidelines for sexual behaviour
• personal expectations/ethics–>written/unwritten code of conduct
• areas of diversity
  
  • dating practices
  • sexual values and attitudes
  • sanction and prohibitions
  • who one marries

Question 1

Sexuality

Answer 1

• encompass whole being
• gender ID, orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, reproduction
• creates capacity for closeness, pleasure, intimacy
• gender ID–>way a person lives, unclear sometimes
• sexual preference–>heterosexul, homosexual

Question 2

Impact of Illness

Answer 2

• heart disease, DM, spinal cord, joint disease, chronic pain, STI, mental health, neurologic, endocrine/hormonal
  
  • functioning, too excited
• meds
  
  • side effects can cause functioning issues
  • decreased desire, drive, lubrication, dysfunction
• surgery
  
  • altered body image and self-concept
  • decreased response, motivation
  • depression