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Which of the following are examples of bacterial STIs?
Which of the following are examples of bacterial STIs?
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RH Law) mandates age-appropriate reproductive health education in government schools.
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RH Law) mandates age-appropriate reproductive health education in government schools.
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What are the three components of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Love?
What are the three components of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Love?
Which of the following hormones is believed to be important for forming a long-term bond in a relationship?
Which of the following hormones is believed to be important for forming a long-term bond in a relationship?
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Passion in Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Love refers to the feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness.
Passion in Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Love refers to the feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness.
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What are the stages of romantic love according to Helen Fisher?
What are the stages of romantic love according to Helen Fisher?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'lust' stage of romantic love?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'lust' stage of romantic love?
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The hormones involved in the 'attraction' stage of romantic love are dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
The hormones involved in the 'attraction' stage of romantic love are dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.
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Study Notes
Sexuality
- A central aspect of human life, encompassing sex, gender identity, gender roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction.
- Experiences and expressions vary in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles, and relationships.
- Influenced by education, occupation, income, economics, laws, politics, history, society, media, culture, and religion.
Sex
- Refers to a person's biological sex assigned at birth, typically based on external genitalia and other biological characteristics (including chromosomes).
Gender
- Social characteristics of men and women, potentially differing from biological sex.
- Can be aligned or not aligned with a person's biological sex, which is their gender identity.
Diversity of Sexual Orientation
- Homosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the same sex.
- Bisexual: Sexually attracted to people of both sexes.
- Heterosexual: Sexually attracted to the opposite sex.
- Pansexual: Sexually attracted to any sex or gender identity.
- Asexual: Not sexually attracted to any sex or gender.
Gender Identity
- One's internal concept of being male, female, both, or neither.
- Determined by socialization (nurture), not biological factors (nature).
- Cisgender: Gender identity consistent with the sex assigned at birth.
- Transgender: Gender identity not consistent with the sex assigned at birth.
- Agender: Does not identify with any gender.
- Nonbinary: Does not identify strictly as a boy or girl, potentially identifying with both, neither, or another gender entirely.
Development of Secondary Sex Characteristics
- Puberty: A hormonal and physical change process (1-3 years) leading to sexual maturity.
- Average pubertal growth spurt: Girls ~9 yrs, peak ~11.5 yrs; Boys ~11.5 yrs, peak ~13.5 yrs
- Primary Sex Characteristics: Present at birth, directly related to reproduction (e.g., vagina, uterus, ovaries, testes, scrotum).
- Secondary Sex Characteristics: Develop during puberty, not directly related to reproduction (e.g., breast enlargement, menstrual cycle, widening hips, growth spurt, facial hair, deepening voice).
- Hormonal changes (testosterone and others) stimulate development of primary and secondary sex characteristics, increasing sex drive.
Erogenous Zones
- Sexually stimulating zones (e.g., genitals, chest, mouth, neck, ear).
- Hormonal levels influence sexual arousal in many species; however, in humans, hormones play less of a role.
- The brain is largely responsible for sexual desire and behavior.
- Culture influences expression of sexual desire.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Primarily contracted through sexual contact.
- Bacterial infections are treatable, while viral infections are often incurable.
- Examples include HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, genital herpes, and genital warts.
Contraception
- Methods to prevent pregnancy.
- Examples include condoms, IUDs, birth control pills, tubal ligation, vasectomy, and withdrawal method.
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (RH Law)
- Guarantees universal access to contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.
- Mandates age-appropriate education in schools.
- Aims to provide couples, especially women, with information about available family planning methods.
Attraction, Love, and Attachment
- Attraction: A positive attitude held by one person toward another.
- Influenced by social norms, physical attractiveness, and interaction.
- Stages of Romantic Love (Helen Fischer): Lust (driven by hormones), Attraction (norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin), Attachment (oxytocin, vasopressin)
- Attachment: Desire to spend more time with a partner, replacing initial attraction with hormones to bond and nurture.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of sexuality, sex, and gender, including sexual orientation and the influence of societal factors. Participants will gain insights into the diversity of human experiences related to these topics. Test your knowledge on the intricate relationships between biological sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
