1. Explain the roles of hormones in sexual development.
Hormones arouse cells and organs to specific activities and influence the way we look, feel, develop, and behave.
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.
The visible part of the male sexual anatomy are the penis and the scrotum, the pouch that contains the testes. The testes makes testosterone and sperm. Immature sperm is stored in the epididymis. Inside the body are several structures involved in the production of semen, the liquid in which sperm cells are carried out of the body during ejaculation. The vas deferens are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra. The seminal vesicles join with the ejaculatory ducts. The …show more content…
Define sexual orientation and give examples of sexual diversity.
The direction of a person’s sexual interest, either to members of the opposite sex or to members of the same sex is a person’s sexual orientation. Different types of sexual orientations include, bisexuality, heterosexuality, and homosexuality.
6. Discuss the range of sexual behaviors practiced by American adults.
Sexual addiction: Some men and women can get relief from their feelings of restlessness and worthlessness only through sex (either masturbation or with a partner). Once the sexual high subsides, however, they’re overwhelmed by the same negative feelings and driven, once more, to have sex.
Sexual deviations: include the following: fetishism- obtaining sexual pleasure from an inanimate object or an asexual part of the body, such as the foot. Transvestitism- becoming sexually aroused by wearing the clothing of the opposite sex. Exhibitionism- exposing one’s genitals to and unwilling observer. Voyeurism- obtaining sexual gratification by observing people undressing or involved in sexual activity.
The business of sex: sex, without affection and individuality, becomes a product to be packaged, marketed, traded, bought, and sold.
7. Describe the phases of sexual
Hormones arouse cells and organs to specific activities and influence the way we look, feel, develop, and behave.
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.
The visible part of the male sexual anatomy are the penis and the scrotum, the pouch that contains the testes. The testes makes testosterone and sperm. Immature sperm is stored in the epididymis. Inside the body are several structures involved in the production of semen, the liquid in which sperm cells are carried out of the body during ejaculation. The vas deferens are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra. The seminal vesicles join with the ejaculatory ducts. The …show more content…
Define sexual orientation and give examples of sexual diversity.
The direction of a person’s sexual interest, either to members of the opposite sex or to members of the same sex is a person’s sexual orientation. Different types of sexual orientations include, bisexuality, heterosexuality, and homosexuality.
6. Discuss the range of sexual behaviors practiced by American adults.
Sexual addiction: Some men and women can get relief from their feelings of restlessness and worthlessness only through sex (either masturbation or with a partner). Once the sexual high subsides, however, they’re overwhelmed by the same negative feelings and driven, once more, to have sex.
Sexual deviations: include the following: fetishism- obtaining sexual pleasure from an inanimate object or an asexual part of the body, such as the foot. Transvestitism- becoming sexually aroused by wearing the clothing of the opposite sex. Exhibitionism- exposing one’s genitals to and unwilling observer. Voyeurism- obtaining sexual gratification by observing people undressing or involved in sexual activity.
The business of sex: sex, without affection and individuality, becomes a product to be packaged, marketed, traded, bought, and sold.
7. Describe the phases of sexual