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Sexuality
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A dimension of personality shaped by biological, psychosocial, and cultural forces and concerning all aspects of social behavior.
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Gonads
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The primary reproductive organ that produces germ cells and sex hormones; the ovaries and testes.
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Germ Cells
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Sperm and Ova (Eggs)
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Ovum
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Germ cell produced by a female, which combines with a male germ cell (sperm) to create a fetus; plural; ova. Also called an egg.
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Sperm
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Germ cell produced by a male, which combines with a female germ cell (ovum) to create a fetus.
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Vulva
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The external female genitals, or sex organs.
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Clitoris
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The highly sensitive female genital structure.
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Prepuce
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The foreskin of the clitoris or penis
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Urethra
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The duct that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
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Vagina
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The passage leading from the female genitals to the internal reproductive organs; the birth canal.
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Cervix
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The end of the uterus opening toward the vagina.
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Uterus
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The hollow, thick -walled, muscular organ in which the fertilized egg develops; the womb.
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Fallopian tube
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A duct that guides a mature ovum from the ovary to the uterus. also called an oviduct.
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Ovaries
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The paired female reproductive glands that produce ova (eggs) and sex hormones; ovaries are the female gonads.
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Penis
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The male genital structure consisting of spongy tissue that becomes engorged with blood during sexual excitement.
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Scrotum
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The loose sac of skin and muscle fibers that contain the testes.
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Testis
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One of two male gonads, the site of sperm production;plural, testes. Also called testicle.
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Semen
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The fluid that carries sperm out of the male penis during ejaculation.
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Epididymis
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A storage duct for maturing sperm, located on the surface of each testis.
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Vas deferens
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A tube that carries sperm from the epididymis through the prostate gland to the seminal vesicles; plural, vasa deferentia.
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Prostate Gland
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An organ in the male reproductive system; produces some of the fluid in semen, which helps transport and nourish sperm.
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Seminal vesicle
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A tube leading from the vas deferens to the ejaculatory duct; secretes nutrients for the semen.
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Ejaculatory duct
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A tube that carries mature sperm to the urethra so they can exit the body upon ejaculation.
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Cowper's gland
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In the male reproductive system, a small organ that produces pre-ejaculatory fluid.
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Glans
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The rounded head of the penis or the clitoris.
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Circumcision
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Surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
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Androgens
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Male sex hormones, produced by the testes
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Estrogens
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A class of female sex hormones, produced by the ovaries, that bring about sexual maturation at puberty and maintain reproductive functions.
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Progestagens
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A class of female sex hormones, produced by the ovaries, that sustain reproductive functions.
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Adrenal Glands
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Endocrine glands, located over the kidneys, that produce androgens (among other hormones).
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Pituitary gland
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An endocrine gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones and regulates the release of hormones- including sex hormones- by other glands.
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Hypothalamus
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A region of the brain above the pituitary gland whose hormones control the secretions of the pituitary; also involved in the control of the many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and sexual functions.
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Sex Chromosomes
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The X and Y chromosomes, which determine an individual's biological sex.
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Testosterone
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The most important male sex hormone; stimulates an embryo to develop into a male and induces the development of male secondary sex characteristics during puberty.
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Puberty
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The period of biological maturation during adolescence.
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Progesterone
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The most important female sex hormone; regulates the menstrual cycle, and sustains pregnancy.
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Menstrual cycle
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The monthly ovarian cycle, regulated by hormones; in the absence of pregnancy, menstruation occurs
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Menarche
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The first menstrual period, experienced by most young women at some point during adolescence.
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Menses
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The portion of the menstrual cycle characterized by menstrual flow.
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Follicle
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A saclike structure within the ovary, in which eggs (ova) mature.
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Endometrium
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The lining of the uterus.
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Ovulation
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The release of a mature egg (Ovum) from an ovary.
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Corpus Luteum
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The part of the ovarian follicle left after ovulation, which secretes estrogen and progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
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Dysmenorrhea
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Painful or problematic menstruation.
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Premenstrual tension
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Mild Physical and emotional changes associated with the time before the onset of menses; symptoms can include abdominal cramping and backache.
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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A disorder characterized by physical discomfort, psychological distress, and behavioral changes that begin after ovulation and cease when menstruation begins.
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
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Severe form of PMS, Characterized by symptoms of serious enough to interfere with work or school or with social activities and relationships
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Menopause
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The cessation of menstruation, occurring gradually around age 50.
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Vasocongestion
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The accumulation of blood in tissues and organs.
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Orgasm
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The discharge of accumulated sexual tension with characteristic genital and bodily manifestations and a subjective sensation of intense pleasure.
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Sexual dysfunction
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A disturbance in sexual desire, performance, or satisfaction.
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Erictile Dysfunction
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The inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.
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Premature Ejaculation
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Involuntary orgasm before or shortly after the penis enters the vagina or anus; ejaculation that takes place sooner than desired.
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Retarded ejaculation
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The inability to ejaculate when one wishes during intercourse
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Orgasmic dysfunction
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The inability to experience orgasm.
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Masturbation
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Self-Stimulation for the purpose of sexual arousal and orgasm.
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Gender Identity
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A person's personal, internal sense of maleness or femaleness
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Cisgender
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Term describing an individual whose biological sex and gender identity are the same.
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Transgender
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Term describing an individual whose appearance, personal characteristics, or behavior differs from social and cultural norms for males and females.
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Intersex
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A condition in which a person is born with reproductive anatomy that is neither typically male nor typically female.
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Androgyny
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The state of being neither overtly male or overtly female.
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Nocturnal emissions
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Orgasm and ejaculation (wet dream) during sleep.
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Celibacy
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Continuous abstention from sexual activity.
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Autoeroticism
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Behavior aimed at sexual self-stimulation.
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Erotic fantasy
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Sexually arousing thoughts and day dreams.
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Foreplay
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Kissing, Touching, and any form of oral or genital contact that stimulates people toward intercourse.
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Cunnilingus
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Oral stimulation of the female genitals.
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Fellatio
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Oral stimulation of the penis.
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Sexual intercourse
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Sexual relations involving genital union; also called coitus, and also known as making love.
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Sexual Coercion
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The use of physical or psychological force or intimidation to make a person submit to sexual demands.
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Pornography
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The explicit or obscene depiction of sexual activities in pictures, writing, or other material.
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Cybersex
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Erotic interaction between people who are not in physical contact, conducted over a network such as the internet, also called virtual sex.
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Prostitution
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The exchange of sexual services for money.
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