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| Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD |
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| A crippling form of PMS that impairs ones life. |
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| a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually stop when menstruation begins |
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| Skipping menstrual cycles. Ex: Could be caused by anorexia. |
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| Most common menstrual problem. A gynecological medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities. |
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| The thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. |
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| Symptoms of Estrogen Loss |
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| Night sweats, Headaches, decrease in vaginal lubrication, and osteoporosis. |
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| Occurs between 45&60. The end of menstrual cycles. |
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| Sex During Menstruation: Safe? Harmful? |
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| 100% Safe, Can actually help relieve cramps. |
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| Four Phases of Menstruation |
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| Proliferative, Ovulatory, Secretory, Menstrual |
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| Menstrual (Phase of Menstration) |
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| Disposal of unused egg, drop in estrogen levels, bleeding. |
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| Secretory or Luteal (Phase of Menstration) |
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| Egg transfered to uterus from fallopian tubes. Bitchy moods. |
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| Ovulatory (Phase of Menstration) |
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| Ovulation, pek in estrogen levels, one egg(typically) leaves ovaries. |
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| Proliferative (Phase of Menstration) |
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| 10-20 eggs ripen, spike in estrogen |
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| Cycles of bleeding from shedding uterine lining, averages 28 days. |
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| Breast Cancer Risk Factors |
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| Age, heredity, menopause, too much estrogen, never had children. |
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| Removal of tumor/lump from breast |
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| Milk secreting glands in breast |
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| Internal/External examination of female genitalia. Speculum, pap smear, and internal palpation to examine organs. |
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| Removal of the ovaries, uterus fallopian tubes, and cervix. |
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| Removal of the Uterus and/or the fallopian tubes. |
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| #4 killer, 60% chance of death, family and age risk factors, early detection is key. |
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| Almond shaped organ that produces female eggs, estrogen, and progesterone. |
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| Hormone that sets up for pregnancy |
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| Moves the ova from the ovaries to the uterus. |
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| Tiny hair like projections in the fallopian tubes |
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| Endometrium, Myometrium, and Paremetrium. |
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| Endometrium (Layer of Uterus) |
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| Growth of endometrium outside of uterus; canlead to infection. |
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| Myometrium (Layer of Uterus) |
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| Muscle that creates contractions |
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| Parametrium (Layer of Uterus) |
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| Loose connective tissue around the uterus. |
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| Looks like upside down pear. Composed of the fundus, cervix, and body. |
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| A scraping sample off of the cervix. |
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| Oppening in the middle of the uterus. Dilates during childbirth from the width of a straw to 10cm across. |
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| Born with 2 million, 400 thousand survive puberty, 400-600 released throughout lifespan. |
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| Vaginitis: What is it? How to prevent? |
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Bacterial Infection of vagina.
Ways to prevent: Hygiene, cotton underwear, water-soluble lube, low-sugar diet, general health. |
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| Inner Lining (Vaginal Mucosa), Middle, and Outer(deeper layer). |
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| Inner Lining (Layer of Vagina) |
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| Similar to the skin on inside of cheek, 2/3rds insensitive. |
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| Outer (deeper) Layer (Layer of Vagina) |
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| Connects vagina to other pelvic structures. |
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| Secretes fluid right before orgasm |
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| A membrane that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. |
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| Two names for the vaginal opening. |
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| Opening that urine exits the body through. |
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| Clitoris similarity to Penis |
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| Homologous, similar in build but not analogous, similar is purpose. |
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| Hood, covering over clitoris. |
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| Corpora Cavernosa (female) |
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| A pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue which contain most of the blood in the clitoris during clitoral erection. |
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| Piece that connects the glans(head) to the body |
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| The most sensitive erogenous zone of the female. |
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| Below abdomen, above clitoris. |
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| New term, all external sexual parts |
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| Old term, all external sexual parts. Means 'shameful part' in Latin. |
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| An ejaculation that empties into bladder. Not harmful but can lead to infertility. |
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| Expulsion Phase of Ejaculation |
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| Muscles contract and the release semen. |
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| Emission Phase of Ejaculation |
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| Glands prepare to release various parts of semen. |
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| Spinal Reflex, orgasm, emission phase, expulsion phase. |
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| Do men always orgasm when they ejaculate? |
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| No, men can ejaculate without orgasm, but not orgasm without ejaculating. |
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| Regulates sexual response, sends impulses to the erection center in the upper back, men require more sexual excitation as they age, brain can also stifle sexual response. |
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| Controls erection/ejaculation and is located in the Sacrum area of spine. |
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| Automatic, unlearned responses to sexual stimulation that do not require the brain. |
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| The expansion of the penis/clitoris by the engorgement of blood. Men affected by psychological factors, performance anxiety possible throughout lifespan. |
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| Composed of: 70% from seminal vesicle, 30% from prostate & cowpers, and less than 1% sperm. |
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| Beneath bladder. Releases fluid that gives the white color, distinct smell, and texture. |
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| Cowpers Gland (Bulbourethral gland) |
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| Below prostate produces precum. |
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| Transports sperm from the epididymis in anticipation of ejaculation. |
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| Creates 1000 sperm per second. |
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| Connects the vas deferens to each testicle. |
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| Produces testosterone, sperm, and androgen. |
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| The generic term for any compound that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of male characteristics. |
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| Raises and lowers the testes |
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| Controls the surface area of the scrotum. |
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| Male sex organ, houses 3,000 nerve endings. |
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| A pair of sponge-like regions of erectile tissue which contain most of the blood in the penis during erection. |
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| The mass of spongy tissue surrounding the male urethra within the penis. |
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| The strip of skin under the head of the penis, highly sensitive. |
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| Surgical removal of the foreskin from a penis. |
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| Best method for studying cause and effect. |
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| Condition that is changed. |
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Strength and direction.
Positive: As one goes up, so does the other, or vice-versa.
Negative: As one goes up, the other goes down. |
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| Statistical measure of the relationship between two variables. |
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| Individuals are studied in controlled conditions in a laboratory setting. |
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| Investigators collect data by interacting with the subject being studied. |
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| Anthropologists engage in ethnographic research. Provides data about customs and behaviors that occur in the field. |
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| Subjects are observed in their natural habitat, hopefully without knowing they are being observed. |
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| an intensive analysis of a person or group, stressing developmental factors in relation to context. |
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| Part of a population that is chosen at random. |
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| A complete group of people. (community, tribe, city, nation, etc.) |
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| Goals of Human Sexuality Research |
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| To clearly describe, explain, and predict without bias. |
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| Form a question, create hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusion. |
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| Theory of the psychology and sociology of gender roles and sexual orientation. |
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| Asserts that men have no right to control a woman's body. |
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| Argues that people learn everything from social interaction through positive and negative reinforcement. |
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| Biological sexdrives controlled by society, dream analysis, erogenous zones, etc... |
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| Psychological influences on what effects our sexual behavior and our experience of being male or female. |
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| Examines effects of cultural institutions and beliefs on sexual behavior and attitudes. |
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| The development of a species to it current state through natural selection. |
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| Studies role of genes, hormones, nervous system, and other biological factors in sexuality. |
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| Sexually explicit questionnaires and lab research |
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| Started during sexual revolution. Promoted AIDs education, prevention and treatment. |
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| Mid-1960's to 70's, sexual attitudes changed to a more liberal mindset. Brought on by Vietnam War, Nuclear Bomb, birth-control pill, and mass media. |
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Havelock Ellis: Homosexuality is innate
Richard von Kraff-Ebing: Coined the term sadism.
Freud: Famous psychologist
Alfred Kinsey: Participated in sex to study it. |
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| Foundations of Scientific Research of Sexuality |
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| Began during Victorian era, sexologists gained credence as time went by. |
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| Victorian Era (Views of Sex) |
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| A time of sexual restriction. Sex was never publicly discussed, but prostitution was highly common. Graham cracker invented to inhibit sexual drives. Women considered to have no sex drive. |
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| Coming to America (Views of Sex) |
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| Early settlers brought brought western views, women's place was in the home or fields. |
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| Protestant Reformation (Views of Sex) |
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| Sex not just for procreation. Priests should be able to procreate and have families. |
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| Middle Ages (Views of Sex) |
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| Conflicting views of women. |
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| Taoism considered sex to be a form of worship that leads to a harmony with nature, as well as immorality. No problem with lesbians. |
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| Sex was a religious duty. Sexual fulfillment could lead to reincarnation at a higher level, Kama Sutra. |
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| Islamic tradition values marriage, pre-marital sex carried a death penalty. |
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| Early Christians (Views of Sex) |
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| Temptation of the flesh distracts from spiritual devotion. No divorce. Anything other than heterosexual acts for procreation were frowned upon. |
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| Ancient Romans (Views of Sex) |
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| The elite participated in orgies, bestiality, and sadism. |
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| Ancient Greeks (Views of Sex) |
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| Male-Male was considered normal as long it didn't interfere with the family. Older men would sometimes take on a younger boy as an apprentice and lover. Prostitution was legal. |
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| Ancient Hebrew (Views of Sex) |
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| Sex strengthened marriage, women considered property of men, minimum sex per time period based on career. |
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| Pre-Historic (Views of Sex) |
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| Female idolatry, phallic worship, phallic symbols, incest taboo. |
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| Ethics change based upon the situation |
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| Denying yourself sex on purpose. |
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| Natural sexual drive and needs. |
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| Good for most people with minimal harm. |
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| Make decisions based on intellect. |
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| Pluralistic society embraces wide range of sexual attitudes and values that influence sexual behavior. |
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| Anthropology (Study of Human Sexuality) |
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| Cultural differences and similarities. |
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| Biology (Study of Human Sexuality) |
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| Physiology of arousal and response. |
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| Psychology (Study of Human Sexuality) |
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| Formation of sexual behavior and attitudes. |
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| Sociology (Study of Human Sexuality) |
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| Relation between sexuality and demographic categories (race, religion, sex, etc.) |
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