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What is Normal Sexual Behavior?
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Behavior that conforms to a groups median or average pattern of behavior
The only behavior agreed upon by all cultures is reproduction All other beliefs about sexual expression and behavior develop from social context |
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In nearly all cultures, there are 2 things that we agree on about sexy time
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Incest is the only sexual activity that is taboo across all cultures
All cultures believe in sex for procreation |
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What is the Styles of Love theory? which are most common for men/women?
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different styles based on greek gods
Eros-tactile (women) Mania-obsessive and possessive love “roller-coaster Ludus-playful love “game” (men) Storge- love between companions Agape-brotherly love, chaste, patient altruistic Pragma-practical love “businesslike” (most common in women) |
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What is Sternberg's Triangle of Love?
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made of Intimacy, passion, and commitment
if you have all 3 this is known as consummate love |
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What is Love as Attachment?
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Infant/caregiver attachment—Romantic love
Majority 55%-self worth, security, worthy of love and to be loved Anxious/ambivalent attachment 20%- insecure, needy, fear of abandonment Avoidant attachments 25% -fear of getting hurt, won’t put themselves out there |
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What was the Kinsey report?
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First large scale survey of sexual behavior in women
Similarities and relevance of orgasm in male and female sexual response Importance of foreplay & stimulation Role of masturbation in sexual development Also looked at the spectrum of hetero/homosexuality |
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Master's and Johnson came up with the Four-staged model of sexual response...what does it include?
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Excitement
Plateau Orgasm Resolution |
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For both men and women, what is the sexual response (5)
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Release of oxytocin during orgasm
--Increased sense of attachment/bonding… “the cuddle hormone” Release of endorphins & corticosteroids Reduction in anxiety Increased sense of satisfaction |
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What is Kaplan's 3 stage model of sex
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Desire-thought, fantasy or erotic feeling causes us to seek sexual gratification
Excitement Orgasm Physiological events are the same as Masters & Johnson’s four stage model except for the conceptualization of the “desire” stage |
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What is sexual dysfunction?
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Defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) (2000)
sexual dysfunction is a “disturbance in sexual desire and in the psychophysiological changes that characterize the sexual response cycle and cause marked distress and interpersonal difficulty.” Must also be persistent or recurrent |
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what is primary sexual dysfunction
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someone has always experienced it, nothing new
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what is secondary sexual dysfunction
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you are on meds, or had an injury, ect that stops you from having a boner
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what is situational sexual dysfunction?
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dude went and cheated on his down chick and now he can't get it hard for her
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Most common problem among American couples
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Hypoactive Sexual Disorder
Lack of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity |
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what is Sexual Aversion Disorder?
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Aversion to and avoidance of genital contact with a partner
Aversion causes anxiety, disgust, and/or fear Panic attacks, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea Result of severely negative parental attitudes, sexual trauma, rape or abuse, consistent pressure from a partner History of erectile dysfunction in men Gender identity confusion 1 in 5 heterosexual marriages is a no-sex marriage (McCarthy et. Al) |
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what is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
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Inability to attain or maintain vaginal lubrication and swelling associated with sexual excitement
Symptoms-vaginal dryness, tightness, discomfort, and fissures from intercourse Most common in peri and post-menopausal women, post hysterectomy, and women on antidepressants/analgesics |
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What is Vaginismus?
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Involuntary muscle spasms of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with penetration
2% of females Occurs in response to real attempts at penetration or expectation of coitus Most common reason for unconsummated marriage Conditioned response that reflects fear, anxiety or pain |
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what is Dyspareunia?
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Mild to severe genital pain associated with intercourse
Insertional-lubrication, vaginismus, structural problem (imperforate hymen), infection, vulvar conditions Deep-endometriosis, PID, ovarian cysts, adhesive disease, hormonal imbalances Usually strong psychiatric component Lack of sex ed, fear of genitals, sexual trauma, guilt, inhibitions, poor relationship |
