Week 4: sexuality Flashcards
what are the five parts of the sexuality wheel?
- body
- thoughts and beliefs
- gender
- values
- relationships
is sex the same as gender?
no, gender refers to social constructs of masculinity and femininity
what is SAAB (sex assigned at birth)
the presence or absence of a penis
can there be variation in SAAB
yes
define sexual attraction
the gender someone is physically attracted to
define romantic attraction:
the gender someone is emotionally attracted to
define sexual behaviours
the gender someone prefers to engage in sexual activities with
what’s the difference between gender identity, gender expression, and gender reception?
Identity: your internal sense of being your gender
gender expression: how one presents their internal gender
reception: how others view your gender
are asexual people sexually dysfunctional?
no
what is two spirit?
a feminine or masculine spirit living in the same body
what is gender affirming care?
medical interventions designed to support and affirm an individuals gender identity
what is the gender neutral term for vagina?
internal genitalia
what is the gender neutral term for penis?
external genitalia
what is general congestion?
when someone gets aroused
- PSNS causes vaso congestion which leads to genital swelling
what happens during orgasm
-pelvic flood contractions, ejaculation, neurotransmitters released
