Module 2: Unit 2 - The Sexual Self

• SOGIE


  An acronym used to refer to these fundamental aspects of a person: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression
• SOGIE EQUALITY BILL


  • Protect the LGBTQ+ community from gender-based violence and discrimination, especially when gays and trans women are being barred from entering public spaces, among other acts
• Sex


  Biological characteristics that define humans as female or male
• Gender


  A complex interrelationship between an individual's biological gender, gender identity, and gender expression
• Biological Sex


  Biological anatomy that is assigned at birth and determines whether an individual is male, female, or intersex
• Cisgender (Gender Normative/ Gender Straight)


  An individual whose sexual orientation, gender orientation/expression matches their biological sex assigned at birth
• Gender Identity


  The sense of "being" a specific gender
• Gender Expression


  The many ways in which an individual manifests femininity, masculinity, neither or both such as behavior speech, sexual preferences, clothing, etc.
• Gender Fluid


  A person who is able to manifest and adapt to various genders
• Gender Binary


  Belief that there are only two genders
• Gender Non-Conforming (GNC)


  A person whose presentation of their gender doesn't match the expectations associated with that gender
• Gender Role


  Expectations, rules, behaviors, and roles given to males and females by society
• Gender Queer


  An individual whose identity is outside what is generally accepted as part of the gender binary
• Gender Variant


  A person who doesn't conform to the gender expectations of society by either choice or nature
• Transgender


  Individual who presents themself and lives as a gender that doesn't correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth
• Sexual Orientation


  How one feels drawn to other people in sexual or romantic ways; a person's romantic, sexual, emotional, or spiritual attraction to others based on gender
• Asexual


  Low level/ lack of sexual attraction to others and/or the lack of interest/desire for sex and sexual partners
• Bisexual


  One who is sexually, emotionally, and/or physically attracted to both men and women
• Demisexual


  One who does not feel sexual attraction until they have formed a strong emotional connection with a partner
• Heterosexual


  One who is emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
• Homosexual


  One who is emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to members of the same sex or gender
• Metrosexual


  A heterosexual man who spends more time, energy, and money on his appearance than what is considered normative
• Pansexual


  One who is emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to all gender identities and expressions
• MSM/WSW


  "Men who have sex with men" and "women who have sex with women" to differentiate sexual behaviors from sexual identities
• Mx


  Prefix for individuals who don't identify with either Mr. or Ms.
• Sexual Preference


  Types of sexual stimulation, gratification, and intercourse that an individual likes to receive and participate in
• Sensuality


  The attractiveness, love, relationships, and enjoyment of the world through the five senses
• Heteronormativity


  Belief by people and/or institutions that everyone is heterosexual and that heterosexuality is superior to all sexualities
• Heterosexism


  Behavior that gives preferential treatment to heterosexual individuals
• Homophobia


  Fear, intolerance, resentment, discomfort, or hatred towards members of the LGBTQ community
• Intersex


  Individual born with a combination of male and female gonads, hormones, internal sex organs, and genitals
• LGBTQ/GSM/DSG


  Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, and Queer/ Gender Sexual Minorities/ Diverse Sexualities and Genders
• Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles, and relationships
• Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, legal, historical, religious, and spiritual factors
• The Circles of Sexuality

  • Sensuality
  • Intimacy
  • Identity
  • Reproduction and Sexual Health
  • Sexualization
• Identity


  Who are you? Combination of one's biological sex, gender identity, gender roles, and sexual orientation
• Reproduction and Sexual Health


  Knowing how your body responds during each cycle phase can enhance your relationship and help you pinpoint the cause of any sexual problems. Knowledge and attitudes about sexual health (contraceptives, STI/STD, development of baby, etc.)
• Sexual Response Cycle (4 Phases)

  1. Excitement: muscle tensions, increased heart rates, arousal

  2. Plateau: intensifies the changes in phase 1

  3. Orgasm: climax of the SRC, shortest phase, forceful release of sexual tension, appearance of rash or flush

  4. Resolution: body slowly returns to normal
• Sexualization


  Act of objectifying a person or objects as sexual than seeing them for what they are. Use of one's sexuality to control, influence, or manipulate others. Using sex as punishment, sexual assault, and sexual harassment
• Seduction


  Learning how to attract someone sexually