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| entire external genital area in a woman |
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| aka MONS. fatty tissue covered by skin & pubic hair. Can be sexually stimulated, has many nerve endings. |
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| aka outer lips. extends from mons downward on either side of vulva. padded with fatty tissue, partially covered with hair. contains nerve endings, erotically sensitive |
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| aka inner lips. lie between labia majora. hairless skin. filled with blood vessels and nerve endings- erotically sensitive. during arousal, swell and darken due to VASOCONGESTION. contain VESTIBULE. |
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| space between left and right labia minora |
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| important structures in the vestibule |
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| clitoris, urethral opening, vaginal opening |
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| 1. area in which inner lips meet. 2. made up of spongy tissue- has internal and external portions: Glans- small sensitive pearl sized knob at front of vestibule whose nerves produce sexual arousal, visible portion. and Shaft- 1 inch length, runs upward from glans under clitoral hood. 3. Both Glans and Shaft are erectile and have two cavernous bodies and a spongy body that fill with blood just like the penis. 4. continual, proper stimulation will produce orgasm. |
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| 1. internal extentions of clitoris. gives entire structure a wishbone-like shape. 2. about 3 inches long. enwraps portion of urethra/urethral opening. |
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| urethra/ urethral opening |
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| area where urine is discharged out of bladder |
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| 1. internal portion of clitoris. 2. curved erectile tissue that surround vestibule and underline labia minora. 3. become erect during sexual arousal- help lengthen/stiffen vagina. |
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| 1. aka INTROITUS- rear of vestibule. 2. entrance to the vagina. |
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| 1. incomplete/perforated membrane that covers vaginal opening- may have different appearances. 2. no known physiological function, but may have cultural significance (often tied to female virginity/innocence). 3. can still be present after loss of virginity. |
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| 1. erotically sensitive area between vaginal opening and anus- hairless. 2. area cut during an episiotomy |
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| 1. muscles that underlie/support pelvic organs. 2. contraction during sex stiffens vaginal walls. 3. contract stronger at orgasm to increase pleasure, prevent urinary/fecal leakage, help keep semem in vagina. 4. PC (pubococcygeus) muscle= key pelvic floor muscle. 5. Kegel exercises increase tone of muscle. |
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| female circumcision types (3) |
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| 1. sunnah- removal/incision of the clitoral hood (close to male circumcision). 2. clitoridectomy- aka excision, entire clitoral glans/shaft removed and hood. 3. infibulation- "pharaonic circumsicion", removal of all clitoral structures and entire labia minora/inner labia majora. stitch togeter leaving small opening for urine & menstral blood. |
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| tradition within certain cultures, lowers female sexual activity, remove ritually "unclean" area of female body. usually not done in sanitary hospital environment. |
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| female reproductive tract |
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| vagina, cervix, body of the uterus, oviducts/fallopian tubes, & 2 ovaries. Function: transporting sperm and ova, fertilization, pregnancy, and passage of fetus. |
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| 1. outermost portion of the reproductive tract. 2. vaginal wall is highly elastic- consists of 3 layers ( mucosa, intermediate muscular, fimbro-elastic). 3. inhabited by lots of friendly bacteria (anti-douching). 4. physiological changes during arousal within vagina (vasocongestion and lubrication...and myotonia-muscle contractions). 5. G-spot: area of heightened sensitivity on front wall of vagina, approx. 1-2 inches from entrance. |
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| 1. orifice located at back of perineum. 2. can be site for manual/oral penetration/stimulation. but provides little/no lubrication. |
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| 1. aka the womb. 2. small, hollow, upside down pear shaped organ that lies within pelvic cavity. 3. 3 layers. |
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| 1. endometrium- inner lining that sheds during menstruation/where fertilized eggs implant. 2. myometrium- muscular wall composed primarily of smooth muscle. 3. perimetrium- separates uterus from pelvic cavity. |
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| 1. located at back of vagina- bottom/small end of uterus. 2. OS- constricted opening of cervix that connects vagina to a short canal opening into the uterus. |
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| aka fallopian tubes. 1. each is about 4 in. long- forms a pathway between uterus and left & right ovaries. 2. this is where fertilization takes place. 3. contains cilia and fimbria. 4. oviduct ends in a flared opening with a fringe of fimbria. |
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| microscopic hair-like structures that line the internal surface of the oviducts |
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| make up fringe of finger-like extensions at end of oviducts. |
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| aka gonads. 1. egg-shaped (1-1.5 inch) paired organs located on either side of uterus. 2. 2 distinct functions: to release mature ova in a process called ovulation, and to produce and secrete sex hormones thus forming part of the body's endocrine system. |
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| 1. vaginal discharge of endometrial tissue & blood that women experience at approximately monthly intervals during fertile years. 2. varies greatly among women- 24-32 days. 3. attitudes vary. 4. tampons vs. pads and alternatives. 5. menstrual cycle has 3 phases. |
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| 3 phases of menstrual cycle |
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| 1. menstrual phase- period when menstrual flow is occurring. 2. pre-ovulatory phase- portion of the cycle from end of menstruation to ovulation (ovulation marks end of this phase). 3. post-ovulatory phase- portion of the cycle from ovulation to menstruation. |
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| 1. cramps- sharp/dull pains and aches in lower abdomen/penis. 2. lower back pain, nausea, headaches. 3. Dysmenorrhea- painful menstruation (severe enough to limit woman's activities). primary and secondary categories. |
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| 1. have both erotic and reproductive significance. 2. AKA mammary glands. lie between skin and muscles of the chest wall. 3. alveolus- microscopic cavities where breast milk is produced. 4. areola- circular patch of darker skin surrounding nipple. |
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| 1. 180,000 american woman diagnosed per year. 2. mastectomy- surgical removal of affected breast. 3. factors that can greaten/lessen risk of breast cancer: genes, age, reproductive history, alcohol, obesity, exercise, medical history, hormones). 4. early detection important- periodic breast exams, mammography. |
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| 1. erectile, erotically sensitive organ in males. 2. involved in sexual arousal, excretion of urine, and transfer of sperm. |
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| 1. root. 2. shaft. 3. glans (aka head). 4. foreskin |
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| portion of penis that lies within body, approximately 2 inches long, connects underlying structures of shaft to the pelvic cavity. |
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| external, elongated portion. contains 3 erectile structures: two corpora covernosa, one corpus spongiosum. |
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| smooth, acorn tip of penis, many nerve endings. 1. corona- rim of glans that encircles penis. 2. frenulum- strip of loose skin on underside of penis, runs between glans and shaft. corona and frenulum usually most sensitive. |
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| loose tubular fold of skin that partially or completely covers glans |
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| scrotum (aka scrotal sac) |
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| 1. loose bag of skin that hangs behind penis and contains 2 testicles. 2. stimulation usually arousing. |
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| 1. twin egg-shaped structures. 2. have two main functions (equivalent to gonads in women): to produce sperm, and to secrete sex hormones. |
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| attached to each testicle, where sperm mature and are stored before entering vas deferens. |
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| spermatic cord (aka testicles' "lifeline") |
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| 1. a bundle of structures that connect the testes to organ systems within the abdominal cavity. 2. vas deferens runs through each cord. |
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| tube that runs through each spermatic cord storing and carrying mature sperm away from epididymis. forms ejaculatory duct. |
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| formed by the junction of the vas and duct of seminal vesicle. empties into urethra within the prostate. |
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| 1. majority of the internal structure that occupy the lobes of the testes. 2. site of sperm production (process called spermatogenesis). 3. each man produces about 100 million sperm per day. 4. interstitial cells, involved in hormone production, lie between tubules. |
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| 1. a single gland located at the base of the bladder that surrounds the urethra. 2. slightly larger than a walnut. 3. prostate secretions (cloudy alkaline fluid) are a major component of semen. |
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| 1. two glands situated to either side of the prostate (located behind bladder). 2. NOT storage areas for semen, but add own secretions. |
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| bulbourethral glands (aka cowper's glands) |
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| 1. two pea-sized glands near the root of penis (below prostate). 2. secretions (often called pre-cum) are excreted prior to ejaculation. |
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| 1. thick, cloudy, off white liquid expelled from male urethra at sexual climax. 2. sperm occupy only abut 1% of total makeup of semen. |
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| difference between emission, ejaculation, and orgasm |
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| androgens: mainly testosterone, promotes expression of male typical gender traits, responsible for maintaining male sex drive. estrogens- required for male fertility. progestins- necessary for proper functioning of androgens and estrogens within male body. |
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| common mode of sexual arousal. an imagined experience, sexual or other. male do it more than women. content varies greatly- gender varies content. women- more about marriage & what they have already done, men- adventurous, what they haven't done. gay/lesbian similar to straight. male & female consistent with gender stereotypes. |
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| sexual arousal influenced by other forms of arousal |
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| misattribution of arousal- tendency of nonsexual arousal to cause arousal (fear, excitement, roller coaster) |
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| hormones influence sexual arousability |
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| testosterone has no short term influence in arousal of men or women, despite popular belief. sexual activity raises testosterone, but high testosterone doesn't trigger desire for sex. testosterone does influence arousability in adult males- hypogonada- producing insufficient sex hormone, resulting in low sex drive/activity. |
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| conditioning may influence arousal |
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| classical/parlovian conditioning- form of learning where novel stimulis linked with pre-existing reflex (dog salivating linked with ringing bell. explains development of fetishes, sexual behavior. |
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| physiological processes that accompany sexual behavior. excitement phase -> plateau phase -> orgasm->resolution -> refractory period |
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| excitement phase of sexual response cycle |
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| genital response begins. women: swelling/opening/deepening in color of labia minora/vaginal wall (vagocongestion), vaginal lubrication, erection of clitoris and nipples, swelling of breasts and uterus (elevates), increased heart rate. Males: erection of penis (under a minute- 10 sec), elevation of testicles, nipples become erect. duration varies (1 minutes - 1 hour +). |
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| plateau phase of sexual response cycle |
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| arousal is maintained (lasts 1 minutes - 1 hr +), Women: thickening/tightening of walls of outer 1/3 of vagina, vaginal canal narrows, gripping penis tighter in coitus, glans of clitoris goes under clitoral hood, breasts swell especially areolae, "sex flush" and myotonia. Males: "pre cum" secretions from bulbourethral glands, erection stronger, testicles more elevated, increased myotonia. |
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| orgasm of sexual response cycle |
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| climax of sexual arousal. intense, pleasurable sensation and physiological process that accompanies them. felt as brief series of muscle contractions, starts in genitals, radiates to other parts. respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure peak. Males: orgasm followed by 2 genital events: EMISSION: semen loaded into urethra, and EJACULATION- semen expelled. women may ejaculate also. |
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| resolution phase of sexual response cycle |
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| arousal subsides, physiological arousals reverse themselves, psychological arousal subsides. full resolution takes 15 minutes. some people have multiple orgasms, in between descend only to plateau phase. more common in women than men. |
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| refractory period of sexual response cycle |
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| men may experience. period of time after male orgasm where further sexual stimulation does not lead to new erection or 2nd orgasm. lasts 30-90 minutes depending on age, absolute vs. relative refractory period. |
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| increased sexual interest in pre-adolescence |
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| 1. info spread through peer groups, sex-segregated years. 2. gender norms may traumatize pre-gay kids, internalizes homophobic attitudes. 3. pubertal growth earlier in girls. 4. visible & invisible changes in puberty: women: pubic hair, labia prominent, vagina deepens, vaginal walls thicken, spiurt of growth in ovaries, uterus, and oviducts, breasts develop, menstruation starts. Males: enlargement of testes and scrotum, lengthening/thickening of penis, pubic hair, voice box grows, underarm hair, acne. |
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| achievement of critical body weight (girls 66 pounds, boys 120). chemical signals initiate. "primary amenorrhea"- failure to begin menstruating in puberty. "secondary amenorrhea"- stopping of menstruation at some time after beginning. so: take gonadal steroids. "precocious puberty"- beinning to early (before 8 for girls, 9 for boys). earlier puberty, earlier sexually active. |
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| sexual arousal by inanimate objects, substances, or body parts. "fetishist" - can be one without diagnosed as a mental disorder. internet normalizes fetishes/variant forms of sexual expression. |
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| wear clothing of other sex for a variety of reasons: practical (woman dressing as man to get a job), doing drag (wearing exaggeratedly feminine clothing by a man, usually for entertainment), transgendered cross dressing (vital expression of gender identity, erotic arousal NOT primary motivator), transvestic fetishism or transvestism (heterosexual men wearing womens clothes for sexual arousing purposes, many married men. ) |
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| involves infliction or receipt of pain or degradation. sadism- sexual arousal by the infliction of pain, forced submission is key erotic element. masochism- sexual arousal by experiencing/receiving pain. can be physiological or psychological. may include bondage and dominance. BDSM- all inclusive term for bondage, dominance/discipline, and sadomasochism. practiced in degrees of intensity. |
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| 1. problematic and unusual sexual desire/behavior that is considered to be a psychological problem. 2. three main issues to consider: is there distress? is behavior required for arousal? is there a victim? |
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| exposing genitalia to nonconsenting people. indecent exposure, women's reactions are rewarding behavior (stay calm, walk away), obscene telephone calls is related, very common, usually shy men lacking social skills/ expressing feelings of inadequacy. "flashers" |
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| spying on people while undressing, naked, or having sex ("peepers"). very common. |
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| touching/rubbing clothed genitals against a stranger without consent or knowledge, often in a crowded place. |
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| persistent preference for sexual contact with animals. bestiality- sexual contact between man and animals (obsolete term), maybe farm animal or pet. usually between preadolescent/adolescent years, hardly considered a paraphilia. most would rather have sex with animals than humans. |
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| arousal from viewing/contact with dead bodies. rare, some turned on by having living partners "play dead", this is not usually considered harmful. |
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| persistent and distressing fixation on sexual violence |
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| 1. not always a paraphilia. 2. paraphilia when violence itself is sexually arousing. 3. autoerotic asphysia- self strangulation for sexual arousal. |
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| sexual contact with children |
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| 1. pedophile vs. child molester. 2. attraction to gils, boys, or bth. 3. still uncertain if pedophiles have distinctive personalities (capacity for sexual arousal in children is rare). 4. NAMBLA- north american man boy love association. opposes age of consent laws. |
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| person whose sexual feelings are directed mainly towards prepubescent children. some molest, some dont. |
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| adult who has sexual contact with a prepubescent child (some are pedophiles, some not. ) |
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| don't necessarily repeat offenses. 1. as a group, less likely to repeat offenses than other criminals. 2. megan's laws (in some states only). |
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