Reproduction & Sexuality Study Notes

A period of rapid physical and mental development, typically between 12 and 16 years old, marked by the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Physical traits that distinguish males from females, but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Physical traits directly involved in the reproductive process, e.g. ovaries, testes.

A period of rapid growth.

A person between the ages of 12 and 16.

The different stages of a person's life, marked by different developmental changes.

Developments like breast growth in girls and beard growth in boys during puberty

Mood and feeling changes during the period of puberty.

Physical traits that distinguish males and females.

Vagina, ovaries, and uterus

Testicles, penis, and prostate

Features that develop in men like beard growth, chest hair, lower voice; and in women like rounder body shape, breast development.

Changes in thoughts and emotions, especially interest in others, friendships, and sexuality.

A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may align with or differ from the sex they were assigned at birth.

How a person chooses to present their gender to the world through their appearance, behavior, and mannerisms.

An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

A form of self-expression where people dress and perform in gendered ways that may differ from their usual presentation.

A term for people born with variations in their sex characteristics that don't fit typical definitions of male or female.

The process of disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others.

A woman who is emotionally and physically attracted to other women.

A man who is emotionally and physically attracted to other men.

Condoms are the only contraceptive that protects against both sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and pregnancy.

Condoms are typically made of latex, a type of rubber that prevents sperm from passing through.

A male condom is rolled onto the erect penis before sexual intercourse.

An IUD is a small, flexible device inserted into the uterus by a doctor to prevent pregnancy.

There are two types of IUDs: copper-containing and hormone-containing.

A copper IUD damages sperm cells and prevents them from fertilizing the egg. It can also hinder egg implantation.

A pessary is a soft rubber dome that covers the cervix to prevent pregnancy. It must be inserted before intercourse.

A doctor determines the correct size and shape of the pessary for each individual.

The process where a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus.

The lining of the uterus that provides nutrients for the embryo in the early stages of pregnancy.

An organ that develops during pregnancy, connecting the mother and baby, allowing exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products.

The lifeline that connects the baby to the placenta.

A fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects the developing baby in the uterus.

The fluid that surrounds and protects the baby in the amniotic sac.

The developing baby during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.

The developing baby between the eighth week and birth.

A ring of tissue at the entrance of the vagina, often torn during first intercourse, causing bleeding.

Two organs in the female reproductive system that produce eggs and hormones.

Two tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus, transporting the egg cell and potentially allowing fertilization by sperm.

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, allowing passage for sperm and during childbirth.

The muscular canal that connects the uterus to the outside of the body, serving as a passage for menstrual flow, sperm, childbirth, and sexual activity.

The monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) if fertilization does not occur.

The cessation of menstruation and the end of a woman's reproductive years, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.