Psychology Of Marital Adjustment Terms From The Family And Marriage Experience

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abstinence

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Refraining from sexual intercourse, often on religious or moral grounds

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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An infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which suppresses and weakens the immune system, leaving it unable to fight opportunistic infections

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anal eroticism

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Sexual activities involving the anus

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anal intercourse

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Penetration of the anus by the penis

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antigay prejudice

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Strong dislike, fear, or hatred of gay men and lesbians because of their homosexuality. See also homophobia.

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autoeroticism

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Erotic behavior involving only the self; usually refers to masturbation but also includes erotic dreams and fantasies.

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bisexual

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Sexual involvement with both sexes, usually sequentially rather than during the same time period

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coitus

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The insertion of the penis into the vagina and subsequent stimulation; sexual intercourse

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coming out

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For gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, the process of publicly acknowledging one's sexual orientation

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cunnilingus

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Oral stimulation for female genitals

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dyspareunia

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Painful sexual intercourse

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erectile dysfunction

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Inability or difficulty in achieving erection

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extramarital sex

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Sexual activities, especially sexual intercourse, occurring outside the marital relationship

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fellatio

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Oral stimulation of the male genitals

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foreplay

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Erotic activity prior to coitus, such as kissing, carressing, sex-talk, and oral/genital contact; petting

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gay men

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Because homosexual carries negative connotations and obscures the differences between what women and men experience, we refer to gay men and lesbians.

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heterosexual

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Sexual orientation toward members of the opposite sex

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homoeroticism

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Erotic attraction to members of the same sex

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homophobia

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Irrational or phobic fear of gay men and lesbians

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homosexual

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Sexual orientation toward members of the same sex. See also gay male and lesbian.

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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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The virus causing AIDS

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lesbians

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A female sexually oriented toward other females

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masturbation

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Manual or mechanical stimulation of the genitals by the self or partner; a form of autoeroticism

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menopause

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Cessation of menses for at least one year as a result of aging

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nonconsensual sexual behavior

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Range from exhibitionism and voyeurism to rape, sexual harassment, and child sexual abuse

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nonmarital sex

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Sexual activities, especially sexual intercourse, that take place among older single individuals. Cf. premarital sex and extramarital sex

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outing

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The act of pbulicly disclosing the sexual orientation of gays, lesbians, or bisexuals

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performance anxiety

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The fear of failure; probably the mose important immediate cause of erectile dysfunctions, and, to a lesser extend, or orgasmic dysfunctions in women.

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pleasuring

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The giving and receiving of sensual pleasure through nongenital touching

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premarital sex

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Sexual activities, especially sexual intercourse, prior to marriage, especially among young, never-married individuals

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premature ejaculation

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The inability to delay ejaculation after penetration

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sexual double standard

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Less accepted for a women to have many sexual partners than it is for a man

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sexual dysfunctions

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Recurring problems in sexual functioning that cause distress to the individual or partner; may have a physiological or psychological basis

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sexual enhancement

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Any means of improving a sexual relationship, including developing communication skills, fostering a positivee attitude, giving a partner accurate and adequate information, and increasing self-awareness

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sexual intercourse

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Coitus; heterosexual penile/vaginal penetration and stimulation

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sexual script

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A culturally approved set of expectations as to how one should behave sexually as a male or female and as heterosexual, gay, or lesbian

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Viagra

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An oral medication for erectile dysfunction that has restored many men's abilities to engage in sexual activity

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virginity

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The state of not having engaged in sexual intercourse

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weblog

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"blog." Have become resources for people with shared interests, people seeking sepcialized information, and people who wished to produce online journals