Unpacking The Self: The Sexual Self PDF

UNPACKING THE SELF: THE SEXUAL SELF LEARNING OUTCOMES Explain the development of sex characteristics and human reproductive system Describe the erogenous zones and understand human sexual response. Understand the attraction, love, and attachment Explain the development of...

UNPACKING THE SELF: THE SEXUAL SELF LEARNING OUTCOMES Explain the development of sex characteristics and human reproductive system Describe the erogenous zones and understand human sexual response. Understand the attraction, love, and attachment Explain the development of sex characteristics and human reproductive system TABLE OF CONTENTS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT WHAT TURNS PEOPLE ON? SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY TRIANGULAR THEORY OF LOVE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY I want to be clear that when discussing the sexual self, it should be seen as more than just a biological process; rather, it should be seen as a way to get equipped for and maintain close, fulfilling relationships in the future.  01 Physical Development The beginning of adolescence is marked by rapid physical changes including A. maturation of the reproductive system B. Development of different sex characteristics SEX CHARACTERISTICS Primary Sex Characteristics Secondary Sex Characteristics PRIMARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS Physical characteristics that are present at birth In women, these characteristics include vagina, uterus, and ovaries In men, the primary sex characteristics include the penis, and testes. SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS Develop during the onset of puberty For women, the earliest evidences of puberty are the enlargement of the breast, widening of hips, menstrual cycle, enlargement of buttocks, and growth of pubic hair Testicular growth, sperm production, the appearance of facial, pubic, and other body hair, and deepening of voice are some of the first signs of puberty in men.  Natural substances that is produced in HORMONES the body Influences what the body grows or develops Types of hormones: Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone During puberty, for men, testosterone and other androgens, and for women, estrogens and progestogens, stimulate the development of primary and secondary sex characteristics and increase sex drive. HORMONES The production of female sex hormones follows a cyclical pattern, on an approximately 28-day month The greatest production occurs during ovulation period, when an egg is released from the ovaries.  REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM A system of sex organs designed for reproduction or sexual function. Female reproductive system two ovaries the fallopian tubes the uterus the vagina, and the clitoris REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM thread like tissues that carries the genes, and are usually found in pairs. the testes the prostate gland the seminal vesicles the vas deferens the scrotum epididymis  02 What turns you on? What turns people on? Human sexual arousal may be produced by direct stimulation of the body's erogenous zones. According to Freud, erogenous zones are areas of the body that provide pleasure. EROGENOUS ZONES Genitals Mouth Breast Ears Anus To lesser degree, the entire surface of the body What turns people on One of the most basic sexual stimulation is musturbation of self-stimulation that causes sexual pleasure or orgasm. What turns people on Other sexual activities such as intimate kissing, cuddling, necking, petting, or touching the erogenous zones may be uniquely important to sexual arousal. In many species sexual arousal is closely tied to variations in hormonal levels; in humans, however, hormones play less of a role.  WHAT TURNS PEOPLE ON In one sense, the brain is where sexual desire originates and where sexual behavior is controlled. Cognitive factors thus play an important role in sexual arousal in humans. Culture also influences the expression of sexual desire. WHAT TURNS PEOPLE ON William Masters and Virginia Johnson use the term sexual- response cycle to describe the changes that occur in the body as men and women become sexually aroused.  Phases of sexual response Plateau Resolution Phase Phase Excitement Orgasmic Phase Phase  Excitement Phase Beginning of sexual arousal Can last from one minute to several hours Pulse rate increases, blood pressure rises, breathing quickness, and thin skin shows a rosy flush particularly in the chest and breast area during this phase  Excitement Phase The nipples harden and erect in both men and women In men, the penis becomes erect, the skin of the scrotum thickens, and the testes increase in size In women, the clitoris swells, the lip of the vagina open, and the inside of the vagina moistens in preparation of sexual intercourse.  Plateau Phase the change in the body are continued Breathing becomes more rapid, heart rate increases, body temperature rises, and blood pressure increases during this stage. Plateau Phase In men, the penis become more erect, the circumference of its head increases, and releases few drops of fluid Plateau In women, the outer part of the vagina swells with increased Phase amount of blood to that area, while the clitoris retracts under the clitoral hood nut remains highly sensitive. The outer lip of the vagina become redder in color. Orgasmic Phase Orgasmic contractions of the muscles happens in the release of the semen which contains the sperm cells  Orgasmic Phase Men usually achieve one intense orgasm. In women, orgasm involves the contraction of the pelvic muscles that surround the vaginal walls and can happen multiple times.  Resolution Phase The body returns to its normal state after orgasm In men, the erection is lost, the testes decrease in size and the skin of scrotum thins again. In women, the clitoris, the color of the outer lip of the vagina, and the lips of the vagina returns to its normal state.  03 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity SEXUAL ORIENTATION & GENDER IDENTITY  SEX VS GENDER SEX GENDER  SEX VS GENDER SEX GENDER Primarily refers to physical Is the composite of attitudes and attributes-body characteristics behavior of men and women notably sex organ which are distinct in majority of individuals. Male and female Masculinity and Femininity Is biologically determined- by genes Is learned and perpetuated and hormones primarily though: the family, education, religion (where dominant) and is acquired identity is relatively fixed/constant through Because it is socialized, it may be time and across cultures variable through time and across  SEXUAL ORIENTATION refers to a person's sexual and romantic interests to either people of the opposite sex or people of the same sex  HETEROSEXUAL Refers too a person's sexual and romantic interests to either people of the opposite sex.  HOMOSEXUAL Attracted to and interested in relationship with people of the same sex.  HOMOSEXUAL 1. Women are 2. Men are referred to referred as lesbians. as gay  BISEXUAL Attracted to both men and women GENDER IDENTITY is a person's internal GENDER IDENTITY feelings of being a and EXPRESSION woman, man, both, or neither. can be expressed in many ways: through our clothes, speech, activities, hobbies, and our behavior GENDER IDENTITY it's okay for any of these things to change at different times, or in different situations, depending on what feels comfortable.  GENDER DEFINITIONS  GENDER SEXUAL IDENTITY ORIENTATION "who you are" "who you have a (boy, girl, both, or crush on" neither)  04 Triangula Theory of Love How can you say you love someone?  ROBERT STERNBERG American psychologist known for his theories on love, intelligence, and creativity.  INTIMACY PASSION COMMITMENT refers to the drives that lead to refers to the decision to romance, physical attraction, love and the commitment and sexual consummation to maintain that love. INTIMACY refers to the feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness. NONLOVE the absence of the three components LIKING/ FRIENDSHIP set of feelings one experiences without the intense of feelings of passion or commitment in the romantic INFATUATION (PASSION) This is the most common root of romantic love, as it is believed that intimacy develops over time. EMPTY LOVE characterized by the absence of passion and intimacy despite the presence of commitment.  ROMANTIC LOVE lovers who are under this category are said to not only be drawn and bonded physically but emotionally. COMPANIONATE LOVE This is stronger than the friendship form because of the element of commitment. It can be observed in long-term marriages.  FATUOUS LOVE It's the type of whirlwind romances that end up in our television sets. CONSUMMATE LOVE This type of love ists at the very center of the triangle, because this is said to be the perfect and ideal type of love.  Maintaining consummate love is harder than achieving it. This not a permanent form of love. Robert Sternberg  05 Marriage and Family WHICH COMES FIRST, Marriage or Family?  MATE SELECTION Old-fashioned Modern-day courtship courtship  OLD-FASHIONED COURTSHIP When the man proves himself worthy as a son-in law, the parents would give their permission to marry their daughter,  MODERN-DAY COURTSHIP 01 02 03 LUDUS PRAGMA EROS Yellow Green Red 04 05 06 MANIA STORGE AGAPE Purple Blue White  MODERN-DAY COURTSHIP LUDUS Ludic lovers sees love as a game and doesn't want to be dependent on love or on one lover PRAGMA Pragmatic lovers sees love as a means to economic security. No inter-racial, LDR or extreme age discrepancies  MODERN-DAY COURTSHIP EROS Erotic lover is consumed by both passionate and romantic feelings MANIA Manic lover is possessive, extremely jealous, insecure, and controlling.  MODERN-DAY COURTSHIP STORGE Storgic lovers, respects, value friendship and can love in a non-passionate way AGAPE Agapic lover is non expecting, nurturing, and caring Concerned with others welfare MARRIAGE State of being united to a person in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law (Merriam-Webster, retrieved February 206)  FORMS OF MARRIAGE MONOGAMY POLYGAMY Marriage between A person is allowed two partners to marry two or more  TYPES OF POLYGAMY POLYGYNY POLYANDRY marries two or woman marries more women two or more men