is a system of sex organs designed for production and sexual function. Affects not only how individuals view themselves but also
their sexuality and sexual relationships
reproductivesystem
physical characteristics present at birth
primary sexual
are the result of hormonal changes in the body during puberty.
SECONDARY SEXUAL CHARACTERISTICS
the physical or physiological differences between males and females including both the primary sex characteristics and the secondary
characteristics.
sex
XY high level of testosterone
male
XX estrogen
female
has combination of reproductive sex organs including chromosomes and hormones
INTERSEX
-social or cultural roles played by male or female in the society
GENDER
how we see ourselves in terms of being male, female, neither, both, or something in between
gender identity
person identifying with the sex assigned at birth
Cisgender
person whose gender identity does not match the sex assigned at birth.
Transgender
This pertains to the part of the person expressec through sexual activities and relationships. It is how
a person chooses to describe or label his or her
sexuality.
SEXUALORIENTATION
person who is attracted to the people of the opposite gender
HETEROSEXUAL
a person attracted to the people of the same sex
HOMOSEXUAL
is a person who is attracted to both sex - male and female
BISEXUAL
person having no sexual attraction.
ASEXUAL
person attracted to multiple genders
PANSEXUAL
person who may be unsure of their sexuality or are still in the process of exploring it.
QUESTIONING
the concept of love is a triangle that is made up of three components
STERNBERG'S
involves feelings of closeness, connectedness, and bondedness
Intimacy.
involves feelings and desires that lead to physical attraction, romance, and sexual consummation
Passion
involves feelings that lead a person to remain with someone and move toward shared goals
Commitment
Components: Liking
This type of love is when the intimacy or liking component is
present, but feelings of passion or commitment in the
romantic sense are missing. Friendship love can be the root
of other forms of love
Friendship
Components: Passion
Infatuation is characterized by feelings of lust and physical
passion without liking and commitment. There has not been
enough time for a deeper sense of intimacy, romantic love, or
consummate love to develop. These may eventually arise after the
infatuation phase. The initial infatuation is often very powerful.
Infatuation
Components: Commitment
Empty love is characterized by commitment without passion or
intimacy. At times, a strong love deteriorates into empty love. The
reverse may occur as well For instance, an arranged marriage may
start out empty but flourish into another form of love over time.
Empty Love
Components: Intimacy and Passion
Romantic love bonds people emotionally through intimacy ang
physical passion. Partners in this type of relationship have deep
conversations that help them know intimate details about each
other. They enjoy sexual passion and affection. These couples may
be at the point where long-term commitment or future plans are
still undecided
Romanticlove
Components: Commitment and Intimacy
Companionate love is an intimate, but non-passionate sort of love It includes the intimacy or liking component and the commitment component of the triangle It is stronger than friendship, because there is a long-term commitment, but there is minimal or no sexual desire.
This type of love is often found in marriages where the passion has died, but the couplecontinues to have deep affection Or a strong bond. This may also be viewed as the love between very close friends and family members.
Companionate Love
Components: Commitment and Passion
in this type of love, commitment and passion are present while intimacy or liking is absent. Fatuous love is typified by a whirlwind courtship in which passion motivates a commitment without the stabilizing influence of intimacy. Often, witnessing this leaves others confused about how the couple could be so impulsive. Unfortunately, such marriages often don't work out. When they do, many chalk the success up to luck.
Fatuous Love
Components: Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment Consummate love is made up of all three components and is the total form of love. It represents an ideal relationship. Couples who experience this kind of love have great sex several years into their relationship. They cannot imagine themselves with anyone else. They also cannot see themselves truly happy without their partners. They manage to overcome differences and face stressors together.
Consummate Love
STERNBERG'S 7 TYPES OF LOVE
FriendshipInfatuation
Empty Love
Romantic love
Companionate Love
Fatuous Love
Consummate Love
Sexual arousal usually begins in the brain.The brain sends messages throughout the body to prepare us for sex. This
rousal can be stimulated by thought, fantasy, conversation
smell, touch, taste, sound, sight, etc.
EXCITEMENT
A person may feel physical and emotional excitement and have physically sensations of sensitivity, warmth and even appear
flushed. This phase can take a person to a level of altered
consciousness - it's often referred to as "the heat of the
noment or the throes of passion." It can feel incredibly
intoxicating and be difficult to make intentional decisions at
this point in the response cycle
PLATEAU
The changes begun in phase 1 are intensified. The vagina continues to swell from increased blood flow,
and the vaginal walls turn a dark purple
The woman's clitoris becomes highly sensitive (may even
be painful to touch).
The man's testicles are withdrawn up into the scrotum
Breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure continue
to increase.
Muscle tension increases
PLATEAU
intense, pleasurable feeling that occurs at the ind of the Plateau phase. It is usually the most intense peak of
the sexual response cycle. It is also the shortest of all phases in
the cycle. The experience of orgasm differs from person to
person and experience to experience. It can feel quick and
ntense or slow and relaxed. Not all sexual experiences result
in orgasm; this is normal.
ORGASM
rhe end stage of sexual arousal is called resolution. During the resolution period, a relaxation of the muscles as well as
psychologically will occur. The blood that has moved into the
genitals will drain out slowly. The body returns to the way it
was before sexual arousal. Resolution happens whether or not
someone experiences an orgasm