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NU116/MOD8/SEX
Question | Answer |
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describe physiologic changes in just males during the sexual response cycle. | excitement: few drops of lubricant, increasing erection orgasmic: stage 1 (semen to prostatic urethra from the contraction of vas deferens) and 2 (semen through the penile urethra then urethral meatus) of expulsive process refractory period: time varies |
summarize how religion influences a person's sexuality. | influences sexual expression. has guidelines for behavior and consequences for breaking them. many religons are becoming more flexible which may create marked anxiety and potential sexual dysfunctions in some individuals. |
explain sexual pain disorders. | dyspareunia (pain during or after intercourse vaginismus (involuntary spasm of outer 1/3 of vagina) vulvodynia (constant burning of vulva with acute onset) vestibulitis (pain upon direct touch to genitals) |
describe physiologic changes in just females during the sexual response cycle. | excitement: clitoris erect, more lubricant, labia increases 2-3* in size, breasts enlarge, inner 2/3 of vagina widens and lengthens, outer 1/3 swells and narrows, uterus elevates orgasmic: minor surges, multiples or similar intensity and duration as male |
describe BSE (done once a month, typically a week after menstration!) | inspect in mirror: front and sides while standing with arms up, down and pressed together. palpate supine and standing or sitting: middle 3 fingertips together and in small circles around each breast and under armpit. firm ridge under breast is normal |
discuss the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle. | the period of return to the unaroused state, may last 10-15 minutes after orgasm or longer if there isn't one. in females it's quite varied as some women experience multiple successive orgasms followed by a longer period of resolution. |
describe what to look for during a breast examination | change in size or shape, lumps or thickenings, any rashes or other skin irritations, dimpled or puckered skin, any discharge or change in nipples |
describe TSE (done once a month) | support the testicle underneath w/ 1 hand. use thumb to roll each and feel for lumps, thickening or hardening. palpate epididymis to the vas deferens. both should be smooth and firm. using a mirror: inspect for swelling, enlargement or lumps. |
what is the annon technique for counseling people with altered sexual function? | P: permission giving LI: limited information SS: specific suggestions IT: intensive therapy |