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117 Sexuality
The Concept of Sexuality
Question/Term | Answer/Deffinition |
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Sexual health is? | A state of well-being in relation to sexuality across the lifespan that involves physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual dimensions. Free of coercion, fear, discrimination, stigma, shame, and violence |
Sex is? | One of four primary drives (thirst, hunger, avoidance of pain) |
Sexual acts are? | Behaviors that include genitalia and erogenous zones |
Sexual identity is? | Biological sexual characteristics of male or female |
Gender identity is? | Perception of one’s gender as masculine or feminine |
Sexual orientation is? | How one views self in terms of emotionally, romantically, sexually, or affectionately attracted to an individual of a particular gender |
Sexual behavior is? | How one responds to sexual impulses |
The human sexual response cycle consists of? | Excitement phase Plateau phase Orgasmic phase Resolution phase |
High-risk sexual behaviors include? | Multiple and casual partners Failure to practice safe-sex measures Use of alcohol Use marijuana Use of other illicit substances |
“The five Ps” of a sexual history are? | Partners Protection from infection Practices Past history of infection Prevention of pregnancy |
Positive sexual attitudes and behaviors include? | Being present Authenticity Intense emotional connection Sexual and erotic intimacy Communication Transcendence |
Etiology of sexual dysfunction include what 4 factors? | Physiological factors Psychological factors Maturational factors Environmental factors |
Sexual Disorders include? | STDs Male Disorders Female Disorders |
Considerations when choosing a contraceptive method include what? | Safety Protection (STDs) Effectiveness Acceptability Convenience Education needed Benefits Side effects Effect on spontaneity Availability Expense Preference Religious and personal beliefs Culture Other considerations |
Adolescents in regard to sexuality and contraceptives. | Assess knowledge for deficit Misinformation from peers Risk-taking behavior is common Counseling |
Pelvic Types | Gynecoid Android Anthropoid Platypelloid |
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