Understanding the Self:

THE SEXUAL SELF

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Sexual Self :)))
Contents of this template
A. Developmental aspect of the reproductive system
B. The Erogenous zones
C. The Human Sexual
D. Characterize the diversity of human behavior
E. Sexually transmitted disease
F. Differentiate natural and artificial methods of contraceptives
G. Understanding the human sexual response
H. Understanding the chemistry of lust, love, and attachments
I. The psychological aspect
J. What turns people on the phases of sexual response
K. The diversity of sexual behavior: solitary, heterosexual, homosexual,
and bisexuals
Introduction
Sexual self-concept refers to the totality of
oneself as a sexual being, including
positive and negative concepts and
feelings.
“Sexuality is one of the ways that we become
enlightened, actually, because it leads us to
self-knowledge.”

— Alice Walker
 01.
A. Developmental
aspect of the
reproductive system
The developmental aspects of the
Reproductive system include the following:

• Sexual Reproduction - type of reproduction that

involves a complex life cycle
• Production of Testis and Ovaries - developmental
stage of reproductive system
• Sex organs – Developmental stage of Sex organs
• External genitalia – Developmental stage of External
Genitalia
 02.
B. The
Erogenous zones
The Erogenous zones

- refer to parts of the body that

are primarily perceptive and
increase arousal when touched
in a sexual manner.
 03.
C. The Human Sexual
Behavior
The Human Sexual
Behavior
- is any activity that
induces sexual arousal
• Solitary behavior - self-gratification or
self-stimulation that leads to arousal and
climax.
• Sociosexual behavior - includes
sexual activity not directly related to
reproduction.
• Coitus - refers to the insertion of the
male organ to the female organ.
 04.
D. Characterize the diversity
of human behavior
Human Diversity
- The issue of human diversity is enjoying widespread importance
throughout the United States and globally. The new millennium is perhaps
the impetus for social change and acceptance, and understanding human
diversity is at the heart of this issue. Human diversity, also called cultural
diversity, addresses the variety of human societies and cultures and
examines their similarities and differences. Taken literally, human diversity
simply means the differences inherent among people. Studies indicate that
these differences are what make each person unique and valuable in his
or her own right. Humans are divided into different cultures. Cultures
develop behaviors, norms, and values that are suited to a specific
environment and over time take on the strength of tradition. Even when
conditions or environments change, cultures often do not. Lifelong habits
are, in fact, a form of conditioning that is difficult to overcome
- Human beings persist in an extraordinary
range of ecological settings, in the process
exhibiting enormous behavioural diversity, both
within and between populations. People vary in
their social, mating and parental behaviour and
have diverse and elaborate beliefs, traditions,
norms and institutions.
Examples of human diversity:

- Race
- Ethnicity
- Age
- National origin
- Sexual orientation
- Cultural identity
- Assigned sex
 05.
E. Sexually Transmitted
disease
 - Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections
transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected
person through sexual contact. STDs can be caused by
bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Examples include gonorrhea,
genital herpes, human papillomavirus infection, HIV/AIDS,
chlamydia, and syphilis.

- STDs pass from one person to another through

vaginal, oral, and anal sex. They also can spread
through intimate physical contact like heavy petting,
though this is not very common.
 - STDs don’t always cause symptoms or may only
cause mild symptoms. Therefore, it is possible to
have an infection and not know it. That is why
getting an STD test is important if you are having
sex. If you receive a positive STD diagnosis, know
that all are treatable with medicine and some are
curable entirely.
The 7 common types of Sexually Transmitted Disease

1. Bacterial Vaginosis
- BV is a common, treatable, vaginal condition
which can increase your chance of getting an STD.

2. Chlamydia
- Chlamydia is a common, but treatable, STD. If
left untreated, chlamydia can make it difficult for a
woman to get pregnant.
3. Gonorrhea
- Gonorrhea is a common STD that can be treated
with the right medication. If left untreated, gonorrhea
can cause very serious health problems.

4. Hepatitis
- Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer
and the most common reason for liver transplants.
5. Herpes
- Genital herpes is a common STD, but most people
with the infection do not know they have it. While there
is no cure, there are medicines available that can
prevent or shorten outbreaks. These medicines also
can make it less likely to pass the infection on.

6. HIV/AIDS & STDs

- People who have STDs are more likely to get HIV,
when compared to people who do not have STDs.
7. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
- HPV is the most common STI in the United
States, but most people with the infection have
no symptoms. HPV can cause some health
effects that are preventable with vaccines.
 06.
F. Differentiate natural
and artificial methods of
contraception
 -Birth control, also known as contraception,
is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to
prevent pregnancy. There are many different
types. Some are reversable, while others are
permanent. Some types can also help
prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
➢ Advantages:
No side effects.
➢ No cost implied.
Natural menstruation not affected.
Culturally and morally acceptable.
Does not need follow up.
➢ Disadvantage:
Need commitment, motivation, training and the cooperation of
both partners.
➢ Less effective.
Unsuitable for women with irregular cycles.
Do not give protection against STDs and HIV.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS

● Also called periodic abstinence

● Takes into account the natural signs and
symptoms of the fertile period and also the
viability of the sperm and
ovum in the female reproductive tract.
● Aims at avoiding sexual intercourse around
ovulation.
Two (2) Types:

● Calendar based.
● Symptom based.
 Calendar-based methods
● Avoid coitus during the period of maximum fertility.

➢ Based on the assumption (Ogino-Knaus theory) that:

➢ In a women with regular cycles, ovulation takes place on
the 14+/-2 days before the onset of the next period and
that the ovum if not fertilised, seldom survives more than
48-72 hours.
➢ If coitus is restricted to10 days prior to menstruation and
the first three or four days after, conception is less likely to
occur( failure rate is 9-10 per 100 women years).
 Symptoms-based methods

➢ Basal body temperature method(BBT method):

➢ Women takes her body temperature at the same
time every morning before she gets out of bed or
eats anything.
➢ Temperature will rise slightly(0.2-0.5C) just after
ovulation.
➢ Couple are asked to avoid intercourse or use an
alternative method of contraception from the first day
of the monthly bleeding until 3 days after the
temperature rise.
Symptothermal method:

➢ Makes use of at least two indicators to identify the

fertile period.
➢ Based on the observation of BBT, spinnbarkeit,
mid cycle pain, mid cycle spotting or bleeding,
cervical changes and breast tenderness-
Noted in a chart
➢ Practice of intercourse same as with the
Billing's method.
Failure rate: 2 per 100 woman years
COITUS INTERRUPTUS Withdrawal
Method
➢ Man withdraws his penis from the partner's vagina and
ejaculates outside the vagina, keeping his semen away from
her external genitalia.
➢ Widely used, but have obvious disadvantages.
➢ High failure rate.
Needs lot of motivation on the part of male and imposes a
lot of strain on the couple.
LACTATIONAL AMENORRHOEA
METHOD(LAM)
➢ Natural effect of breast-feeding on fertility.
➢ Lactation: Increased prolactin secretion
Inhibits pulsatile secretion of GnRH inhibits
ovulation.
➢ Ovary produces very little estrogen and no
progesterone.
➢ Efficacy depends on the completeness of
breast feeding.
 07.
G. Understanding the
Human Sexual Response
➢ Human sexuality is the expression
of sexual sensation and related
intimacy between human beings.

➢ Psychologically, sexuality is the

means to express the fullness of
love between a man and a woman.
 ASPECTS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY

➢ The biological and physical aspects of

sexuality largely concern the human
reproductive functions, including the
human sexual response cycle.
➢ Someone's sexual orientation can
influence that person's sexual interest
and attraction for another person.
 FACTORS AFFECTING HUMAN
SEXUALITY

➢ Interest in sexual activity typically

increases when an individual reaches
puberty.
➢ Opinions differ differ on the origins of
an individual's sexual orientation and
sexual behavior.
 SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE

➢ The sexual response cycle is a model

that describes the physiological
responses that occur during sexual
activity. This model was created by
William Masters and Virginia Johnson.
➢ MALE SEXUAL RESPONSE
CYCLE

➢ FEMALE SEXUAL RESPONSE

CYCLE
 08.
H. Understanding the
Chemistry of lust, love and
attachment
➢ Lust is driven by the desire
for sexual gratification. The
evolutionary basis for this
stems from our need to
reproduce, a need shared
among all living things.
Through reproduction,
organisms pass on their
genes, and thus contribute to
the perpetuation of their
species.
 Love is its Own Reward

➢ Meanwhile, attraction seems to be a distinct,

though closely related. phenomenon, While we can
certainly lust for someone we are attracted to, and
vice versa, one can happen without the other.
Attraction involves the brain pathways that control
"reward" behavior (Figure 1), which partly explains
why the first few weeks or months of a relationship
can be so exhilarating and even all-consuming.
➢ attachment is the predominant factor in long-term
relationships. While lust and attraction are pretty much
exclusive to romantic entanglements, attachment mediates
friendships, parent-infant bonding, social cordiality, and
many other intimacies as well. The two primary hormones
here appear to be oxytocin and vasopressin (Figure 1).

➢ This all paints quite the rosy picture of love: hormones are
released, making us feel good, rewarded, and close to our
romantic partners. But that can't be the whole story: love is
often accompanied by jealousy, erratic behavior, and
Irrationality, along with a host of other less-than-positive
emotions and moods. It seems that our friendly cohort of
hormones is also responsible for the downsides of love.
 09.
I. The psychological
self
- Sexual self-concept--defined as an
individual's evaluation of his or her own
sexual feelings and actions--is proposed as
an important predictor of contraceptive
behavior among teenagers, and a scale
measuring the concept is described.
Psychological factors:
● Body Image
● Mental Health
● the history of sexual abused
in childhood
 10.
J. What turns people on
the phases of sexual
response
- The sexual response cycle refers to the sequence of
physical and emotional changes that occur as a person
becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually
stimulating activities, including intercourse and
masturbation.

- Each person has unique sexual response experiences

which are directly influenced by thoughts, fantasies,
abilities, real life experiences, stage of life, relationships,
medications, and physical and emotional wellness.
● PHASE 1: Desire
● PHASE 2: Excitement
● PHASE 3: Plateau
● PHASE4: Orgasm
● PHASE 5: Resolution
 11.
K. The diversity of sexual
behaviour: solitary, heterosexual,
homosexual, and bisexual
Gender Diversity refers to the
extent to which a person's gender
identity, role, or expression differs
from the cultural. norms prescribed
for people of a particular sex.
● Solitary a sexual act by a single person,
usually private, often understood to mean
masturbation.
● A heterosexual person is attracted to people
of a different sex or gender.
● A bisexual person is attracted to people of
the female sex or gender and to people of
the male sex or gender.
● A pansexual person is sexually attracted
to people regardless of their sex or
gender.
● An asexual person has little to no sexual
attraction to others.
● A homosexual person is sexually
attracted to people of the same sex or
gender.
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