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Human Sexuality
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12
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Undergraduate 3
10/05/2009

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four components of sexual intelligence
Definition
self-understanding
interpersonal sexual skills
scientific knowledge
cultural context
Term
oppression of women in Middle East stems from...
Definition
patriarchal cultural traditions and fundamentalists sects, NOT the Qur'an
Term
sexual conservatism in China was caused by...
Definition
communism
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Protestant reformation emphasized this about sex
Definition
valuable in marriage, not just for procreation
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Victorian era view of women & sex
Definition
they were supposedly asexual
Term
social movements of the 20th century
Definition
suffrage
temperance
civil rights
lesbian & gay
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goals of sexology
Definition
understand sexual behavior
predict sexual behavior
control/influence sexual behavior
Term
measures slightest change in penis size
Definition
penile strain gauge
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measures increased vaginal blood volume
Definition
vaginal photoplethysmograph
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external female genitalia, includes mons veneris and labia majora and labia minora
Definition
vulva
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sexual arousal is the only function of this female body part
Definition
clitoris
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the hymen is located inside of this female body part
Definition
vaginal introitus
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this female body part can be enlarged with an episiotomy
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perineum
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these female body parts secrete mucus to provide lubrication
Definition
Bartholin's glands
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strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to prepare a woman for childbirth
Definition
Kegel exercises
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these connect the ovary to the uterus as an egg passes through it
Definition
Fallopian tubes
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joins the vagina and the uterus
Definition
cervix
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female body part that releases the egg
Definition
ovary
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first menstrual cycle
Definition
menarche
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three stages of menstrual cycle
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menstrual
proliferative
secretory
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Stage of shedding the endometrium
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menstrual
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Stage of thickening of endometrium, follicle maturation & ovulation
Definition
proliferative
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Stage of corpus luteum development, futher thickening of endometrium
Definition
secretory
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painful menses
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dysmenorrhea
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no menses
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amenorrhea
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Physiological changes during transition period of fertility to infertility
Definition
climacteric
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Time before menopause
Definition
peri-menopause
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removal of the uterus
Definition
hysterectomy
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removal of the ovaries
Definition
oophorectomy
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darker area of breast
Definition
areola
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contain most of the blood in the penis during an erection
Definition
corpus cavernosa
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overhanging part of the glans of a penis
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corona
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elastic band of tissue under the glans of a penis that connects to the foreskin
Definition
frenulum
Term
undescended testis
Definition
Cryptorchidism
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Site of sperm production
Definition
seminiferous tubules
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Sperm maturation
Definition
epididymis
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Moves sperm from scrotum to ejaculatory duct through prostate
Definition
Vas Deferens
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Extremely tight foreskin
Definition
phimosis
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increases during orgasm and sexual contact
Definition
oxytocin
Term
major libido hormone in females
Definition
testosterone
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neurotransmitter that facilitates sexual arousal
Definition
dopamine
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neurotransmitter that inhibits sexual arousal
Definition
serotonin
Term
Master's and Johnson's four phases
Definition
Excitement
Plateau
Orgasm
Resolution
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type of love that is infatuation, short-lived, strong sexual desire
Definition
passionate, or romantic, love
Term
type of love with friendly affection and deep attachment, tolerance for shortcomings
Definition
companionate love
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intimacy + passion + commitment
Definition
consummate love
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a passionate physical and emotional love based on aesthetic enjoyment
Definition
Romantic (eros)
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a love that is played as a game or sport; conquest
Definition
game-playing, ludus
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an affectionate love that slowly develops from friendship, based on similarity
Definition
compassionate, storge
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love that is driven by the head, not the heart; undemonstrative
Definition
pragmatic, pragma
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highly volatile love; obsession; fueled by low self-esteem
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possessive, mania
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selfless love; spiritual; motherly love
Definition
altruistic, agape
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attachment where it is easy to get close to others
Definition
secure attachment
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attachment where you want to be close to others but don't think others want to be close to you
Definition
anxious-ambivalent
Term
attachment where you're uncomfortable being close to other
Definition
avoidant attachment
Term
age masturbation begins
Definition
2-3
Term
age sex play begins
Definition
4-7
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age where they begin to act out marriage scripts
Definition
5-7
Term
age for homosociality
Definition
8-9
Term
age for interest in bodily changes
Definition
10-11
Term
intimacy where you create time to be together
Definition
physical
Term
intimacy that involves activities that you both like, and also separate activities
Definition
recreational
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intimacy that involves what you find attractive about each other--looks, common interests
Definition
aesthetic
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intimacy that involves being able to communicate on the same level
Definition
intellectual
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intimacy that involves having common goals and wanting the same kind of future
Definition
spiritual
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intimacy where you can express yourself
Definition
emotional
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intimacy where you are both vulnerable
Definition
sexual
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