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discuss how older adults may define sexuality. elders define sex more broadly. they need more direct stimulation. the male takes longer to ejaculate and produces less of it, his orgasms are less intense and he has a longer refractory period. woman only worry about less lubrication however!
list some of the common sexual messages children get from their families sex is dirty, premarital sex and masturbation is sinful, good girls DON'T so MEN are experts, sex is for procreation, bodies are beautiful, sex should be fun for both, masturbation and thoughts are natural, and that sex can vary...
discuss how family influences a person's sexuality. children base their acceptable level of sexual activity on their parents modeling (in general). obviously we can become more or less open minded with age and life experiences.
discuss the desire phase of the sexual response cycle. begins in the brain. erotic stimuli can be real or symbolic. sight, hearing, smell, touch and imagination (sexual fantasy) can call invoke sexual desire. this phase fluctuates between individuals.
what are some of the health factors that can interfere with people's expression of sexuality? medications, drugs, hormone imbalances, altered body structure or fx, abuse, "disabled grooming", value conflicts, loss of partner, lack of knowledge...
discuss how culture influences a person's sexuality. sexual nature of dress, beauty standards, circumcision rites, rules about marriage, role behavior and social responsibilities, specific sex practices
identify the forms of male sexual dysfunction. erectile disorder ED: lack of erection @ least 25% of the time male orgasmic disorder: long term erection w/ difficulty ejaculating. severe cases are "retarded ejaculation". rapid ejaculation: more common. absense of voluntary control of ejaculation.
discuss the orgasmic phase of the sexual response cycle. involuntary climasx of sexual tension, accompanied by physiologic and psychologic release. measurable peak. males go for 10-15s and females 10-50s. usually involves ejaculation (although before puberty males may not.
identify the forms of female sexual dysfunction female orgasmic disorder: sexual response stops before orgasm occurs preorgasmic: woman who have never had one vaginismus: invol spams in outer 3rd of vaginal muscles vulvodynia:constant burning in vulva vestibulitis: pain on direct genital contact.
identify the forms of sexual dysfunction experienced by either sex dyspareunia: pain during or after intercourse hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a partner who wants sex less than the other... sexual aversion disorder: often due to abuse dissatisfaction problems: may be more be more disturbing than others
what are the 4 phases of sex response? desire phase excitement phase orgasmic phase resolution phase
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