UTS: SEXUAL SELF terminologies

• Heterosexuality


  Sexual attraction to individuals of the opposite sex
• Homosexuality

  Sexual attraction to individuals of the same sex
• Bisexuality


  Sexual attraction to individuals of both the same and opposite sexes
• Transexuality


  Outdated term; more accepted term is transgender, referring to individuals whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth
• Celibacy


  The practice of abstaining from all forms of sexual activity
• Masturbation


  Self-stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
• Erotic Stimulation


  Activities or stimuli that cause sexual arousal
• Fetishism


  Sexual arousal from non-living objects or a specific focus on non-genital body parts
• Transvestism


  The practice of dressing in clothes traditionally associated with the opposite sex
• Voyeurism

  Sexual arousal from observing unsuspecting individuals who are naked, undressing, or engaging in sexual activity
• Sadomasochism


  Sexual arousal derived from giving or receiving pain or humiliation
• Exhibitionism


  Sexual arousal from exposing one's genitals to unsuspecting individuals
• Pedophilia


  A psychiatric disorder characterized by an adult's sexual attraction to prepubescent children
• Frotteurism


  Sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person
• Telephone Scatologia

  Sexual arousal from making obscene phone calls to unsuspecting individuals
• Dendrophilia


  Sexual attraction to trees
• Developmental Considerations


  How sexual behavior and preferences evolve with age and developmental stages
• Culture

  Societal norms, values, and beliefs about sexuality
• Religion


  Religious teachings and beliefs that affect sexual attitudes and practices
• Ethics


  Moral principles that govern sexual behavior and decision-making
• Lifestyle


  Daily habits and behaviors that influence sexual health
• Health State


  General physical and mental health conditions that can impact sexual functioning and desire
• Medications


  Certain drugs can affect sexual desire, performance, or satisfaction
• Sexual Dysfunction


  General term for problems during any phase of the sexual response cycle
• Hypoactive Sexual Desire


  A lack or absence of sexual desire or interest in sexual activity
• Sexual Aversion


  An extreme aversion to and avoidance of sexual activity
• Sexual Arousal Disorder


  Difficulty becoming or staying sexually aroused during sexual activity
• Erectile Dysfunction


  Inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance
• Premature Ejaculation

  Ejaculation that occurs sooner than desired
• Inhibited Ejaculation


  Difficulty or inability to ejaculate despite adequate sexual stimulation and desire
• Inhibited Sexual Desire


  Reduced or absent interest in sexual activity
• Anorgasmia


  Difficulty or inability to achieve orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation and desire