Unpacking The Sexual Self PDF

UNPACKING THE SEXUAL SELF s exual Self refers to individual’s understanding and experiences their sexual identity, desires, preferences, and relationships with others Secondary Sex Characteristics...

UNPACKING THE SEXUAL SELF s exual Self refers to individual’s understanding and experiences their sexual identity, desires, preferences, and relationships with others Secondary Sex Characteristics Human Sexual Response Cycle physical traits that develop during puberty, describes the changes that happen in the body distinguishing males and females as men and women become sexually aroused Excitement Male Female The body prepares for the sexual activity. increased larynx size widening of hips; Plateau and deeper voice enlargement of breasts It intensifies the responses from increased muscle onset of the excitement phase. mass menstruation Orgasm increased growth of increased growth of body hair body hair It is known as the ‘climax’ of the cycle. Resolution Human Reproductive System The body gradually returns to its a collection of organs and structures in both normal functioning. Fatigue may males and females that work together for begin to be felt. reproduction It generates sperm in males and eggs in females for reproduction. Helen Fisher (1945 - 2024) was an American anthropologist Oestrogen and who identified three stages of love: testosterone are essential lust, attraction, and attachment for developing secondary Male Reproductive System sex characteristics. It helps understand their Chemistry of Lust, Love, and own bodies and sexual Attachment health. Lust It raises awareness of natural desire for sexual pleasure Female Reproductive System sexual health issues. associated with testosterone (for males) and estrogen (for females) Erogenous Zones Attraction sensitive areas of the body that produce create a deep desire for emotional pleasurable feelings when touched or connection stimulated Adrenaline - released during "fight" lips and mouth or "flight" responses neck and ears Dopamine - produces a strong breasts and nipples feeling of pleasure inner thighs Serotonin - linked to "falling in love”  UNPACKING THE SEXUAL SELF Chemistry of Lust, Love, and Sexually Transmitted Infections infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or Attachment parasites transmitted through sexual contact Attachment desire for intimacy, comfort, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases security with a partner infections that have progressed to a stage where focused on long-term symptoms or disease symptoms are present. companionship Chlamydia Oxytocin (cuddle hormone)- released during orgasm can affect the penis, vagina, cervix, Vasopressin (anti-diuretic hormone) anus, urethra, eyes=, and throat - released after sexual intercourse Gonorrhea can affect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, eyes=, and throat Sexual Behavior Syphilis refers to a variety of actions and activities transmitted by direct contact with related to sexual expression and intimacy syphilitic sores HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) The Diversity of Sexual Behavior transmitted through blood, semen, Masturbation vaginal fluids, and breast milk sexual act of stimulating one’s own AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency genitals Syndrome) Sexual Intercourse (Coitus) caused by HIV that weakens the immune system act of sexual reproduction where the penis penetrates the vagina Natural Contraception Sexual Play may not involve intercourse but still provide sexual pleasure and intimacy Coitus Interruptus Calendar Method Abstinence Marital sex sexual activity between spouses Artificial Contraception Premarital sex sexual activity between individuals Condoms Birth Control Pills Intrauterine Device who are not married (IUDs) Extramarital sex sexual activity that occurs outside of a marriage Implants Injectables