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Which factors primarily influence human sexual behavior?
Which factors primarily influence human sexual behavior?
What is self-gratification primarily associated with?
What is self-gratification primarily associated with?
Which area is considered an erogenous zone due to its concentration of nerve endings?
Which area is considered an erogenous zone due to its concentration of nerve endings?
Why does vasocongestion increase sensitivity in erogenous zones?
Why does vasocongestion increase sensitivity in erogenous zones?
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What is the most common frequency of self-gratification among individuals?
What is the most common frequency of self-gratification among individuals?
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In which type of behavior are more than one individual participating?
In which type of behavior are more than one individual participating?
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What is a primary characteristic of solitary behavior in sexual context?
What is a primary characteristic of solitary behavior in sexual context?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding sociosexual behavior?
Which of the following statements is true regarding sociosexual behavior?
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What is a common treatment method for dyspareunia?
What is a common treatment method for dyspareunia?
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Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted disease?
Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted disease?
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What is one of the common complications from untreated STDs?
What is one of the common complications from untreated STDs?
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Which statement is true regarding gonorrhea?
Which statement is true regarding gonorrhea?
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What is the most commonly reported STD in the United States as of 2016?
What is the most commonly reported STD in the United States as of 2016?
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How is syphilis primarily transmitted?
How is syphilis primarily transmitted?
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Which of these infections can be caused by a virus?
Which of these infections can be caused by a virus?
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How can young women primarily acquire chlamydia?
How can young women primarily acquire chlamydia?
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What is the main consequence of untreated infections in the female reproductive tract?
What is the main consequence of untreated infections in the female reproductive tract?
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What happens to the ovaries during menopause?
What happens to the ovaries during menopause?
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Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of estrogen deficiency in women after menopause?
Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of estrogen deficiency in women after menopause?
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Which statement about aging men is accurate?
Which statement about aging men is accurate?
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Which health effect is an outcome of low estrogen production during menopause?
Which health effect is an outcome of low estrogen production during menopause?
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What are erogenous zones?
What are erogenous zones?
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Which microorganism is commonly responsible for infections in the female reproductive system?
Which microorganism is commonly responsible for infections in the female reproductive system?
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Which of the following changes is associated with the process of aging in women's reproductive health?
Which of the following changes is associated with the process of aging in women's reproductive health?
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What is the primary cause of dyspareunia as described?
What is the primary cause of dyspareunia as described?
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of gonorrhea?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of gonorrhea?
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Which STD is known to cause potentially severe long-term health problems such as cervical cancer and ectopic pregnancy?
Which STD is known to cause potentially severe long-term health problems such as cervical cancer and ectopic pregnancy?
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What type of microorganism primarily causes sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea?
What type of microorganism primarily causes sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea?
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Which of the following STDs is most commonly reported in the United States?
Which of the following STDs is most commonly reported in the United States?
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How is syphilis typically contracted?
How is syphilis typically contracted?
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Which means of transmission is NOT associated with gonorrhea?
Which means of transmission is NOT associated with gonorrhea?
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Which of the following STDs has a symptom associated with painless sores known as chancres?
Which of the following STDs has a symptom associated with painless sores known as chancres?
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What primarily causes dyspareunia?
What primarily causes dyspareunia?
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What is the primary treatment for dyspareunia?
What is the primary treatment for dyspareunia?
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Which of the following statements about STDs is correct?
Which of the following statements about STDs is correct?
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What are common long-term health complications arising from STDs?
What are common long-term health complications arising from STDs?
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How is gonorrhea primarily spread?
How is gonorrhea primarily spread?
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What symptom is associated with syphilis?
What symptom is associated with syphilis?
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What is the primary method of transmission for chlamydia?
What is the primary method of transmission for chlamydia?
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Which age group has the highest rates of chlamydia infection?
Which age group has the highest rates of chlamydia infection?
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What percentage of annual pregnancies in the United States are unintended?
What percentage of annual pregnancies in the United States are unintended?
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Which family planning method is NOT classified as a natural method?
Which family planning method is NOT classified as a natural method?
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Which problem is characterized by powerful spasms of the pelvic musculature, making penetration painful or impossible?
Which problem is characterized by powerful spasms of the pelvic musculature, making penetration painful or impossible?
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Premature emission of semen is defined by which criteria?
Premature emission of semen is defined by which criteria?
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Which of the following is a potential cause of erectile impotence in males under 40?
Which of the following is a potential cause of erectile impotence in males under 40?
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What treatment is recommended for premature emission of semen?
What treatment is recommended for premature emission of semen?
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What is a common misconception regarding ejaculatory impotence?
What is a common misconception regarding ejaculatory impotence?
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Which method is NOT typically associated with family planning?
Which method is NOT typically associated with family planning?
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Study Notes
Understanding the Self
- Sex refers to biological attributes. Gender refers to socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions, and identities.
- Puberty is the period of becoming sexually mature, typically between 10-14 for girls and 12-16 for boys. It's accompanied by physical changes.
- Hormones, chemical messengers, affect growth, sexual characteristics, childbearing, metabolism, and personality.
- Estrogen and testosterone are sex hormones influencing secondary characteristics (e.g., breasts, hips in girls; facial hair, muscles in boys).
The Role of Estrogen and Progesterone
- Estrogen effects: builds uterine lining, increases body fat, can cause depression or headaches, impacts thyroid hormone, increases blood clotting, reduces libido, impairs blood sugar control, and increases risks of endometrial and breast cancers.
- Progesterone effects: maintains uterine lining, helps use fat for energy, is an anti-depressant, facilitates thyroid hormone action, normalizes blood clotting, restores libido, regulates blood sugar levels, and likely prevents endometrial and breast cancers.
- Optimal testosterone: sharper mind, confidence, happiness. Low testosterone: low energy, increased fat tissue, risk of Alzheimer's , decreased muscle mass, risk of erectile dysfunction, low libido.
The Three Stages of Love and the Hormones Involved
- Lust: driven by testosterone (men) and estrogen (women).
- Attraction: fueled by norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin.
- Attachment: involves wanting a lasting commitment, triggered by oxytocin and vasopressin.
Gender Stereotyping
- Gender stereotypes are generalized beliefs or preconceptions about attributes or roles of women and men.
- Harmful stereotypes limit individuals' personal and professional development.
Diving Deeper into Other Sexuality and Gender Issues
- Erogenous zones are areas of the body that are highly sensitive to sexual touch.
- Some areas are more sensitive than others due to the number of nerve endings.
- Various types of sexual behaviour include solitary and sociosexual involvements.
- Adults can face reproductive system issues via infections (e.g., Escherchia coli, sexually transmitted microorganisms, yeast).
- Women can experience hormonal changes including irregular periods and menopause.
- Men face slower changes in reproductive function compared to women but still maintain reproductive maturity throughout their life.
Understanding Family Planning
- Family Planning (FP) involves having and spacing children safely and effectively.
- Spacing children apart by 3-5 years is best for maternal (mother's) and child health.
- Unintended pregnancies, which are about half of all annual pregnancies in the US, have negative health and economic implications.
Sexual Problems
- Premature ejaculation, impotence/erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory impotence, vaginismus, and dyspareunia are some sexual problems.
- These can stem from physiological, psychological, or social factors.
- Solutions to these issues would involve learning techniques to delay ejaculation, counseling, medications, psychotherapy, and gradual dilation (for vaginismus).
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs/STIs)
- STDs are infections spread through sexual contact and require treatment to avoid complications, especially in females and infants.
- Common STDs include Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV/AIDS, Pubic Lice, Genital Herpes, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, and Genital Warts.
Physiology of Human Sexual Response
- Sexual response has sequential stages (excitement, plateau, resolution) that differ between men and women, with men typically having refractory periods after orgasm, and women capable of multiple orgasms.
The Spiritual Self
- Spirituality encompasses connecting with something larger than the self and searching for life meaning.
- It's a universal human experience with varying expressions related to love, compassion, altruism, life after death, wisdom, and truth.
- Spiritual development often involves self-reflection.
Rituals and Ceremonies
- Rituals are customary actions or ceremonies.
- Religious and cultural practices involve rituals, with rituals often emphasizing community and shared beliefs.
Religion, Cult, Magic, and Witchcraft
- Religion is an organized system of beliefs, while spirituality is associated with personal beliefs.
- CULTS are unusual religious, spiritual, or philosophical groups or interests.
- Witchcraft is the practice of what the practitioner believes are magical skills and abilities.
Viktor Frankl: Logotherapy
- Viktor Frankl believed that humans are motivated by a "will to meaning" - finding meaning in life, even amidst suffering.
- Logotherapy emphasizes finding purpose during difficult circumstances.
The Political Self
- Filipino values often revolve around kinship, obligation, friendship, religion, and commercial relationships.
- Family is central to Filipino culture, with a strong emphasis on family support and duties to ageing parents.
- Humor and optimism are valued traits.
The Digital Self
- The digital self allows individuals to experiment with different identities/personas.
- People use various social media platforms to meet expectations, boost self-esteem, fit in, and feel a sense of freedom.
- Digital platforms offer more opportunities to present different versions of themselves than real life, and also can be disinhibiting.
Identity Formation and Presentation in Relations
- People form their identities/personalities through various activities through the different stages of development.
- Their identities evolve and change as they adapt and incorporate new information and knowledge (like their relationships and social experiences), making their development complex.
- Social media and digital platforms provide opportunities for self-expression and experimentation within relational frameworks, both positive and negative experiences.
Managing Stress
- Stress has multiple sources (e.g., external- like work and school, internal like fears and uncertainty) and manifests in varying ways (positive eustress, negative distress).
- Strategies to manage external stress include managing time and energy, seeking support from friends or family, using humour and problem-solving skills, and being physically active.
- Strategies to manage internal stress include reframing thoughts, focusing on positive mindsets, challenging negative thoughts, using relaxation techniques, and self-compassion.
Self-Compassion
- Self-compassion is being warm and understanding towards oneself when encountering hardship or feeling inadequate.
- Research indicates a relationship between self-esteem and self-compassion, with self-compassion being less associated with narcissism and self-evaluation than self-esteem.
- Techniques to cultivate self-compassion include recognizing challenges as part of the human condition, treating oneself with kindness during difficult times, and reminding oneself to maintain self-control in any difficult situation.
Self-Regulation and Goal Setting
- Self regulation involves understanding your abilities, and strengths and weaknesses (meta-cognition).
- Setting clear goals and creating a plan to achieve them is crucial for success (goal setting).
- Utilizing various tools (like time management strategies) and incorporating feedback allows for continuous development and progress in achieving objectives.
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This quiz explores the biological aspects of sex, gender roles, and the impact of hormones like estrogen and progesterone on health and development. It covers puberty, hormone functions, and associated risks, providing a comprehensive understanding of these concepts.
