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10/03/2007

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Term
Emergency Contraception
Definition
-Needed after condom breaks or rape
-12-24 hours after intercourse
-stops ovulation
-inhinits functional sperm
-prevents fertilization
-inhibit the development of nourishing endometrium
Term
Is douching or the withdrawl method considered efective form of contraception?
Definition
douching is not effective b/s cant do it fast enough or could cause sperm to go up faster
Withdrawal is not effective either b/c of discharge of sperm before ejaculation
Term
Spermicides
Definition
Contraceptive foams, creams and gels
A substance that kills sperm
Term
Rhythm method
Definition
method of bith control that involves abstaining from intercourse around time woman ovulates
Term
Calender method
Definition
type of rhythm method of b.c in which a woman decides when she ovulates by keeping a calender record of her menstral cycle.
Term
Basel body temperature (BBT) method
Definition
when the women determines when she ovulates by keeping 6 track of her temperature
Term
Cervical mucus method
Definition
when the woman determines when she ovulates by checking her cervical mucus
Term
Sympto-thermal method
Definition
A type of rhyth method of b.c. combining the basal body temperature method and the cervicl mucus method
Term
What is a vasectomy
Definition
Is a surgical procedure for male sterilization involving severing of the vas deferents
Term
Advantages and disadvantage of vasectomy
Definition
advantages - effectiveness and minimal health risk, operation is simple and cheap.
disadvantages - the various psychological problems and idea of sterilization is a thret to masculinity
Term
Can a vasectomy or minilaparotmy be reversed?
Definition
yes they can both be reversed
But when deciding to get surgical procedure you should assume its not.
Term
Minilaparotomy
Definition
female mehod of steriliation
advantage - effectiveness, permanence, cheap for long term contraception.
disadvantage - offers no protection from STD
Term
Erotophobes
Definition
people who feel guilty and fearful about sex
Term
Erotophines
Definition
people who feel comfortable with sex,lacking in feelings of guilt, fear about sex.
Term
5 different types of abortion
Definition
1- vaccume Aspiration,1st trimester, involves suctioning out contents
2 - Dilation & Evacuation
3-Induced labor, miscarriage 2nd trimester
4- hysterotomy, remove fetus
5- mifepristone- abortion pill
Term
New advances in contraception
Definition
Most are for woman not men
Male - new condoms, male hormonal methods and immuno contraceptive.
female-microbicides,femcap,new IUDs, nonsurgical sterilization
Term
steps to improving chance of contraception
Definition
-to time intercourse(sex) around time of ovulation(day 14)
- poition during and after sex is important
Term
what embryonic developments occur in first 8 weeks
Definition
-most of fetus' major organ system are formed in processes that occur with amazing speeds.
Layers of organ: Ectoderm - form nervous sytem and skin. Endoderm - digestive system & stomach & recpiratory ystem. Mesoderm - reproductive & circulatory systems.
Term
Placenta
Definition
organ formed on the wall of the uterus, through which the fetus recieves oxygen + nutrients + get rid of waste products
Term
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Definition
A hormone ecreted by the placenta; it is the hormone detected in pregnancy tests.
Term
Umbilical cord
Definition
The tube that connects the fetus to the placenta
Term
Amniotic fluid
Definition
The watery fluid surrounding a developing fetus in the uterus
Term
Fetal development across 3 trimesters
Definition
1st- develops into fetus with most organ systems and recongonizable human features
2nd- woman able to feel movement, 20th week fetus opens eyes and sensitive to light and sound
3rd - fat deposits form under skin, fetus turns to head down position.
Term
Fathers role during a pregnancy
Definition
Physical- hormonal changes
Psychological - "father instinct". bonds depend on fathers responsiveness, prepartion for baby, oing to classes.
Term
Effects of different drugs on fetus during pregnancy
Definition
Harmful to fetus: antibiotics & alcohol & cocaine & steroids.
Teratogen - A substance that producs defects in a fetus.
Term
Different parts of a sperm cell
Definition
Head
nucleus( containing chromozones)
midpiece containing mitochondria to provide energy for swimminng
Tail
Term
What is the fertilized egg called?
Definition
Zygote
Term
what is reason for C-section
Definition
Baby is too large
if cervix isnt dilating
if the umbilical cord prolapses
excessive bleeding in the mother
Term
why is rate of C-sections in the US so high right now?
Definition
Physicians make more money doing c-sections
there are older women giving birth
fetal monitors are used increasingly, early warning if the fetus is distressed.
Term
Lamaze method
Definition
involves 2 basic technique, relaxation and controlled breathing
Term
Primipara
Definition
A woman having her first baby
Term
physical and psychological changes that occur to women after birth
Definition
Physical - high levels of estrogen and stress durng labor
Psychological - degree of depression/ mood swings/ irritable
* postpartum depression
Term
Attachment to baby(bonding)
Definition
"sensitive period" where infant and mother should bond
*scientists concluded no evidence for sensitive-bonding hypothesis.
Mother/father contact always pleasurable and satisfying
Term
how sexually involved are couples after sex
Definition
- should wait 2 weeks after havinng a baby
-could be painful for women
-when breats feeding less interested in sex(Lactation suppresses estrogen production)
Term
Biological mechanism
Definition
prolactin produces milk
oxytocin ejects the milk(sucking of nipple)
Term
physical and mental health of breast feeding
Definition
Ideal food for baby, provides nutrients, reduces obesity, good health
Term
Problmes of pregnanies
Definition
Ectopic Pregnancy - Misplaced pregnancy
pseudocyesis - false pregnancy
p-induced hypertension- hypertention, pre eclampsia and eclampsia
Viral illness
Birth defects
Miscarriage- spontanous abortion
Term
Problmes of pregnanies
Definition
Ectopic Pregnancy - Misplaced pregnancy
pseudocyesis - false pregnancy
p-induced hypertension- hypertention, pre eclampsia and eclampsia
Viral illness
Birth defects
Miscarriage- pontanous abortion
Term
Margaret Sanger
Definition
Birth control pioneer
Nurse who realized birth control was needed
Founded national birth control league in 1914
made BC legal+ information unquestioned
Term
How can on deal with sexual inexperience
Definition
1, important to question society's assumption that one should be experienced.
2, good books and articled on sexual techniques
3, communicate with your partner
Term
Goals driven to orgasms and the alternatives
Definition
-dont always strive for an orgasm, many set up or disapointment.
-should enjoy every aspect of love making
Term
Multiple orgasms
Definition
series of orgasms occuring within a short period of time
men-cant have them except for a few
women are capable
Term
Clitoral orgasm
Definition
Freuds term for orgasm in the female resulting from stimulation of the clitoris
Term
Vaginal orgasm
Definition
Freuds term for orgasm in stimulation of the vagina
Term
Vasocongertion
Definition
An accumulation of blood in the blood vessels of a region of the body, especially the genitals; a swelling or erection result
Term
Mytonia
Definition
Muscle contraction
Term
Master and Johnsons 4 stages of sexual response
Definition
1, excitment-first stage, lubrication occurs
2, Plateau - 2nd stage, right before and orgasm
3, Orgasm, intense sensation at peak of arrousal, release of sexual tention.
4, Resolution- Body returns to the unaroused state
Term
critics on 4 stages of sexual response
Definition
-ignores what person is liking and feeling emotionally
-how research participants were selected and how this process may have created a self fulfilling prophecy for the outcome
Term
Why women fake orgasms
Definition
-not good idea, dishonest
-makes men feel like they arent doing everything right
- to pleasure her partner
-set goals in sex
Term
whats the refactory stage and do both men and woman go through it?
Definition
Period following and orgasm in which the male cannot be sexually aroused.
Men go through it. Women dont.
Term
Grafenberg spot(G spot)
Definition
small region on front wall of the vagina, emptying into the urethra + responsible for female ejaculation.
Term
How does testoterone affect ones libido
Definition
it deprived of their main source of testosterone by castration or by illness
- testosterone maintains sexual arousal
Term
Pheromones
Definition
Biochemicals secreted outside the body that are important in communication between animals and that may serve as sex attraction
Term
Sexual fantasy
Definition
sexual thoughts or images that alter persons emotion. Men and women have similar sexual fantasies.
men- more on sexual activity
women- are more focused on role playing
Term
Masterbation techniques with male/ female
Definition
women - clitoris and inn lips, most often clitoris, breast stimulation, fantasy indused orgasm.
men- hand stimulation up and down movement high speeds
Term
Hand stimulation of the male genitals
Definition
-pleaseurble preliminary
-helps produce erection
-firm grip
-most effective-playful delight
have to appreciate the penis.
Term
Hand stimulation of the female genitals
Definition
-arrousment before intercourse
-gentle, light stroking of clitoris and inner/outer lips
- moisture makes stimulation more comfortable
-sensative tissue
Term
What contributes to sexual arousal
Definition
smell, vision, hearing
Term
vision
Definition
Men are of visual stimuli- attractiveness /nude bodies. Men and women respond to sexual activity-video and internet. Decor of room(ex, mirrors, candlelight) Biggest turn on is looking at naked parners body
Term
Smells
Definition
Odor turn on + offs
natural scent is a turn on
dirty is a turn off
Term
Sounds
Definition
Music contributes to erotic atmosphere
muffle the sounds of sex
type of music is a big turn on/ off
Term
Fantasy during 2 person sex
Definition
sexual monotomy can become a problem-b/c fantasies introduce excitement
men and women fantasies are similar
important to be able to communicte w/ partner for satisfaction
Term
Cunnilingus
Definition
"eating out"
Term
Fellatio
Definition
Blowjob
Term
Challenges and health risks of anal intercourse
Definition
Sodomy
-tight tissue-no lubrication- should use lubrication on anus + penis
Health risks - HIV transmission, tissue damage, lead to infection, never insert penis into vagina after anal b/c of bacteria
Term
Anilingus
Definition
Mouth stimulation of the partners anus
risks:AIDS, hepatitis, E.coli infection
Term
Techniques for gays and lesbians
Definition
Men - mutual masterbastion, oral genitals and anal intecourse. Interformal intercourse- when a man rubs his penis between the mans thighs
women- mutual masterbation, oral. Tribism- dry humping, use of dildos
Term
Aphrodisia
Definition
A substance inncreasing sexual desire. ex, food, drug, perfume
Dangerous -
Spanish fly- poisonous
amyl nitrite- relaxes mucles
butyl nitrite- death from swollowing
2 perscription drugs- viagra and cialis
Term
Sexual Boredom
Definition
communication to get out of routine
love manuals give ideas
sex usually resembles the relationship
sometimes expectations for sex is too high
Term
gender differences in communications
Definition
women are more personal/ intimate and good at reading nonverbal clues
men speak of relationships s a way to enhance their status and excert role.
Term
Negative/destructive messages in communication
Definition
criticism= attacking partners peronsonality or character.
Contempt= intentionally insulting or orally abusing another
defensivness= refers to denying responsibility, making excuses
withdrawal= silence
Term
Self-disclosure in relational satisfaction
Definition
Telling personal things about yourself
leads to satisfaction
after one partners self disclosure other will follow- balence in relationship
helps relationship
predicts the future of the relationship
Term
Different types of messages " good messages"
Definition
1, "I" language
2, Mind reading
3, documenting
Term
"I" language
Definition
Speaking for yourself, using the word "I", Not mind reading
Term
Mind Reading
Definition
Making assumptions about what your partne thinks or feels.. More often in distress couples.
Term
Documenting
Definition
Giving specific exmples of the issue being discussed
Term
Purpose of leveling
Definition
Telling your partner what you feel
Purpose-
1, to make communication clear
2, clear up partners expectation
3,clear up what is pleasant and unpleasant
4, clear up what is relevant and what is irrelevant
5, notice things that draw you closer or push you apart.
Term
Different parts of listening
Definition
Positive nonverbal communication
be a nondefensive listener
give feedback- paraphrasing
Good at encoding/ decoding
Term
Rules for fighting fair
Definition
dont make sarcastic sexual remarks
dont bring up names of ex's
dont play amateur psychologists
dont threaten to tell parents
dont bring children into argument
dont engage in dumping
dont hit and run
dont focus on who is to blame
Term
Symptoms of pregnancy
Definition
missed menstrual period
tenderness of the breast
nausea and vomititng
more frequent urination
feelings of fatigue
Term
1st trimester of pregnancy
Definition
first 12 weeks
physical change: increase in hormone, swelling of breats, nausea

psychological change: "pregnant glow", emotional ups and downs
Term
2nd trimester of pregnancy
Definition
Physical changes: Fetus movement
Edema= excessive fluid +swelling
Colostrume= watery substance that is secreted from the breast.
Psychological change: more calm depression is less likely
Term
3rd trimester of pregnancy
Definition
Physical change - uterus is large, weight gain, contractions

Psychological changes - dissatisfaction w/ husbands
Term
1st stage of labor
Definition
regular contractions
effacement- thining out
dilation - opening up
cervix is dilated 8cm(3 inches)

Transition - difficult part end of stage one, cervix is dilated 8-10cm
Term
2nd stage of labor
Definition
Stage where baby moves out through the vagina and its delivered
Term
3rd stage of labor
Definition
The placenta detaches from the walls of the uterus, and the afterbirth
Term
The Pill
Definition
Contains estrogen and progresin
21 days on 7 days off
effectiveness- failure rate
side effects- blood clot, hedaches, leg pain
Term
IUD
Definition
a platic device sometimes conaining meral or a hormone that is insered into the uterus fr contraceptive purpose.

Prevents fertilization
extremely effective
Term
Depo- provera
Definition
Progestin administered by injecion. Every 3 months.
Term
Diaphram
Definition
A cap-shaped rubber contraceptive device that fits inside a womens vagina over the cervix
Term
Cervical Cap
Definition
A method of b.c. involving a rubber cap that fits sugly over the cervix
Term
Ekiti Yoruba aborion beliefs
Definition
Believes in spacing of children.. and abstinence period.
Having sex during breast feeding = death
"real child" after 4 months
Term
Greece abortion beliefs
Definition
Abortion is widespread but is illegal= murder
Term
Kaplan Triphasic model
Definition
Model of sexual response in which there are 3 phases:
vasocongestion = producing of erection + lubrication in women
Muscular contractions
sexual desire
Term
Wallen + Roth: A cognitive moedel
Definition
Perception of sexual stimulus
-evaluation
-arousal
*repeated over again
Term
Spinal reflexes
Definition
3 basic components
-receptors:detect stimuli
-transmitters:recieve message
-effectors:response to stimulation
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