Human Sexuality Quizlet cards ch.1 content

State the sexuality wheel.

Sexuality wheel: Consititues; values, personality, body image, physical expression, socialization, sex (gender), self-image, and communication.

What are the four fundamental elements of sex?

4 fundamental elements:
1.) Pleasure - joy or fun.
2.) Protection - keeping your body free of STIs, checking your body for medical conditions, and managing threats to your personal integrity and sexual well-being.
3.) Focus - being present and alert to yo

Define Sexual Literacy.

The knowledge and skills needed to promote and protect sexual well-being.

What is example of sexual literacy she gave in class?

-Thus, it is a solid foundation upon which a person can develop his/her sexual well-being.
Clothes you wear are part of it. Ex: provocative clothes, etc.

Define sexual individuality.

A person's unique sexual personality, desires, and expressions.

Define holistic sexuality.

The integration of body, mind, feelings, and social life through your sexuality.

What were the four points that constitute Holistic sexuality?

1.) Having healthy relationships
2.) Being able to express pleasure and love in those relationships
3.) Being able to prevent disease
4.) Understanding how sexual diversity can enrich society

A lot of expression involving sexuality is ____ __________ and ________ in general.

body confidence; confidence

Why is the gap between expressing and sharing who you really are is important?

The gap of expressing and sharing who you really are can be negative if the gap is huge because authenticy, and knowing who you are, helps a lot.

What is sexual science?

-the study of sexual behavior across the human species, all cultures, and individuals.

What is Sexology?

-the systematic study of sexual interests, functions, and behaviors.

What was the focus of early physicians in sex research?

Early physicians encountered individuals with abnormal sexual behavior and this directed the focus of research in these fields toward unusual sexual behavior.

According to early sexology, what was considered detrimental in terms of sex?

According to sexology: any sexual behavior that was not for reproductive purposes was indicative of sexual degeneracy (impairment or decline in sexual function).
Many physicians were highly puritanical (rigidly moral) in regards to sex.

What was the early view for sexual desires for women?

The culture was very paternalistic and the concept of women having sexual desires and urges for sexual pleasure was stigmatized.

What was the early view of masturbation?

Masturbation was viewed as a serious sexual disease that could lead to degeneracy and death. At the time, there wasn't research done indicating it was healthy.

Why was Charles Darwin important to the study of human sexuality?

Charles Darwin - 19th century British naturalist. His evolutionary theory promoted the idea that sexuality contributes to valuable species diversity.

Why was Richard von Krafft-Ebing important to the study of human sexuality?

19th century German psychiatrist who published case studies of sexual diseases (Psychopathia Sexualis). Used the word perversions to describe unusual or extreme sexual urges or acts. Coined the term "fetishism". Specialized in treating masturbation.

Why was Mangus Hirschfeld important to the study of human sexuality?

19th-20th century M.D. who: -was the 1st to use surveys for sex research.
-Helped found the homosexual rights movement in Germany and The Institute for Sexual Research in Berlin.
-Worked with early feminists to help them improve their sexual lives.

Why was Sigmund Freud important to the study of human sexuality?

19th-20th century Austrian neurologist. His psychosexual theory dominated. Oedipus (for guys) and Electra (for girls) complexes (jealousy toward same-sex parent). Idea of sexual repression. Belief that sexuality motivated all other behaviors. Biological b

Why was Margaret Mead important to the study of human sexuality?

20th century U.S. female sex researcher. She emphasized that culture was very important in the development of sexual behavior. Idea: culture and biology contribute to sexual well-being.

Why was Alfred Kinsey important to the study of human sexuality?

-20th century bisexual man.
-Studied sexual behaviors of large, representative U.S. samples.
-Pioneered the scientific study survey.
-His research revealed that people were engaging in a wide variety of sexual behaviors (masturbation, premarital sex, homo

Why did Kinsey receive backlash and what did he lose as a result?

Backlash: Kinsey lost funding when his research disrupted traditional values (homosexual behaviors of males and various female behaviors).

What did Mary Calederone contribute to the field of human sexuality?

20th century female M.D. First female doctor to promote contraceptives. An early leader of planned parenthood. Advocated for female right to sexual pleasure, and mutual pleasure in marital relationships. Pioneered teen sex education through the SECUS (Sex

What did Michel Foucault contribute to the field of human sexuality?

20th century French philosopher, historian of sexual ideas, and a gay man. Challenged Freud's beliefs. Writer about how history, context, institutions, roles, and ideas shape sexuality. Spoke about how language regarding sexuality in society can influence

What did William Masters and Virginia Johnson contribute to the field of human sexuality?

Mid 20th century gynecologist and psychologist. Worked to understand arousal and orgasm difficulties by observing sexual behavior in labs. Sometimes they would "coach" their participants on what to do with their partners.

What did Masters and Johnson discover from their studies?

Women can have multiple orgasms. Males have a refractory period after intercourse.