GED 101 Understanding the Self iO f 4 A t © ; f LESSON 7 THE SEXUAL SELF Mr. IVER OLIN N. SONES Lecturer I BatStateU — TNEU — Alangilan Campus General Education / Electrical Engineering Department — College of EngineeringSUB-TOPIC + Development of Secondary Sex Characteristics and Reproductive System * Discussing Erogenous Zones * Understanding Human Sexual Response * The basic biology of sexual behavior * Understanding the Chemistry of Lust, Love, and Attachment + The Psychological Aspect: What turns people on + The diversity of sexual behavior and gender differences, solitary, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, transsexual + Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs) * Methods of ContraceptionWhy do you think it is important to be educated on the different sexual orientations?» Sexual selfhood- it is how one thinks about himself/herself as a sexual individual. Human sexuality is a topic that just like beauty is culturally diverse. This should be understood in varied ways. Q Perspectives: 1. Historical 2. Biological 3. Psychological an weaiieneoresPERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN SEXUALITY HISTORICALANCIENT GREECE Man assumes the dominant role The male symbol is viewed as the symbol of fertility. Women are considered as objects to be possessed just like a property Woman in Greek is “‘gyne”—children bearerMIDDLE AGES * The strong influence of the church particularly in matters of sexuality ¢ All sexual acts that do not lead to procreation were considered evilPROTESTANT REFORMATION ¢ Protestantism believes that sexuality is a natural part of life and priests should be allowed to marry and have families. * Sexual intimacy strengthens the bond of couple17™ to 18" CENTURY > The Puritans rallied for religious, moral and societal reform » Premarital sex was considered immoralPERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN SEXUALITY BIOLOGICAL» Primary Sex Characteristics — sexual organs present at birth and directly involved in human reproduction Primary Sex Characteristics Male Female Testes Ovaries Penis Fallopian tubes Scrotum Uterus Seminal vesicles and Vagina prostate glandsPRIMARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS (MALE) Testes — The testes produce sperm and testosterone, the primary male hormone. They are essential for puberty and reproduction. Penis - The penis is involved in sexual intercourse and delivers sperm into the female reproductive system. It also plays a role in urination. Scrotum ~The scrotum holds the testes and regulates their temperature, ensuring the optimal conditions for sperm production. Seminal Vesicles - These glands produce fluid that combines with sperm to form semen, helping nourish and transport sperm. Prostate Gland — The prostate produces fluid that is part of semen, providing nutrients and protection to sperm during reproduction.PRIMARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS (FEMALE) [Link] - The ovaries produce eggs (ova) and female hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone. They are essential for reproduction and regulating the menstrual cycle. [Link] Tubes — These tubes transport the egg from the ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization usually occurs here if sperm meets the egg. [Link]— The uterus is where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy. It plays a critical role in pregnancy and childbirth. [Link] - The vagina serves as the birth canal during childbirth and is also the passageway for menstrual flow and sexual intercourse. These organs are vital for reproduction, pregnancy, and overall female reproductive health.> Secondary Sex Characteristics — sexual organs and traits that develop at puberty and are indirectly involved in human reproduction.Secondary Sex Characteristics Male Voice becomes muchlower Hair growth on chest, face, underarms, arms, legs and pubic area Increase muscle size skin becomes oily and pores enlarge Female Menstruation Breast enlarge Hair growth onunderarms and pubic area Hip widens Skin becomes oily and pores enlargeTESTOSTERONE > Hormones — natural substance that is produced in the body. > Types of Hormones: 1. Testosterone [Link] 3. ProgesteronePERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN SEXUALITY PSYCHOLOGICALFREUD’S PSYCHOSEXUAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT OralStage |> Theerogenous zoneis the mouth which receives gratification through eating and sucking AnalStage |" Theerogenous zoneis the anusin which sexual gratification is derived from defecation © Theerogenous zone is thegenitals PhallicStage |» Sexvalattractions on the opposite sexparent » Oedipus complex-sexual attraction of the boy child toward the mother » Electra complex- sexual attraction of the girl child toward the father Latency Stage)” 5e*valimpulsestie dormant asthe child is occupied by social activities such as going to school and playing Genital Stage |” TheeTogenous zone isthe genitals again enital Stage |, sexual attraction is directed towards others usually to the opposite sexPERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN SEXUALITY RELIGIOUSEO ee oo Aer UE ACL EUR OC JUDAISM SE Ue UR AC iS Ae UC LL Lay family is of utmost importance and celibacy within marriage is prohibited Men are allowed to have up to four wives but women can only have one husband Sex is only within marriage and premarital sex is penalised » Marriage is purely for intercourse and procreation. Pope John Paul ll confirmed that OO RUNES RM Ce ON (Un eC CHW CO AHISt! » Homosexual orientation is not asin but homosexual acts are. Birth control is opposed and natural family planning is acceptableUNDERSTANDING CHEMISTRY OF LOVE, LUST AND ATTACHMENTWilliam ___Masters and Virginia Johnson_use the term “sexual- response cycle” to describe the changes that occur in the body as men and women become sexually aroused.THE HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE Desire phase ‘Soul gee suture rosponees u > 0 v nw £ 0 a nw v © 3 x oO “ TsNOUy,THE PHASES OF HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE » Sexual response varies form one person to another person and sexual fulfilment can occur without the completion of all phasesa 1. Lust Phase - intense craving for sexual contact 2. Attraction Phase a - couple are infatuated and pursue a [ ~ pa relationship 3. Attachment Phase xx - long-term bond between partners characterized by feelings of security, comfort and emotional union. THREE PHASES OF ROMANTIC LOVEJohn Lee's Styles of Love Eros — sexual and emotional Storge — love- related friendship Ludus -— love is just a game Mania — obsessive and possessive Pragma — compatibility with partner Agape — altruistic and selfless love ( God’s Love)Triangular Theory of Love by Robert Sternberg 1. Intimacy- the desire to give and receive 2. Passion- intensely romantic or sexual desire for another person 3. Commitment- the decision to maintain the relationship through good times and bad times ‘The Psychology of LoveEa a Liking (Intimacy) Infatuation (Passion) — Empty love (Commitment) Romantic love (Passion and Intimacy). Companionate love (Intimacy and Commitment) Fatuous love (Passion and Commitment) Consummate love (Passion, Intimacy, and Commitment)DIVERSITY OF SEXUAL BEHAVIORSex came from the Latin word “secare” meaning “to divide” iGENDERSEXUAL ORIENTATIONS Pattern of romantic, emotional or sexual attraction to a person of opposite sex, same sex or both sexes.SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS Heterosexual | ~ person's whose sexual orientation is toward other of the opposite sex » Refers to a person whose sexual orientation is toward another of the Homosexual same sex Bisexual » Isa person who may be sexually oriented to both men and women Transsexual » Those who seek or undergone physical transition from male to female or vice versa—sex reassignment surgery Pansexual » Persons who are sexually attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender identitySEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STIs)SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS » Diseases that are contracted primarily through sexual contact with an infected individual A An increasing health problem EsChlamydia One of the common sexually transmitted infections Organism that spreads through sexual contact and infects the genital_organs of both sexes Genital herpes Caused by a large family of viruses of different strains These are small blisters or sores around the genitals that when it breaks open it causes excoriating pain. symptoms for males are discharge from the penis and burning Gonorrhoea sensations while urinating » Symptoms for females are irritating vaginal discharge Syphilis » This first show itself in a small wound at the point of sexual contact. In the second stage, rashes appear. » This infectious disease may affect the brain, heart and even the growing fetus » Leads to infections that lead to attack and destroy the immune HIV/AIDS system which is the defence of the body to illness like cancer, tuberculosis, etc. HIV leads toAIDS if untreatedMETHODS OF CONTRACEPTIONSCONTRACEPTIONS: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL NATURAL/BEHAVIORAL METHODS 1. Rhythm or calendar method- determining female’s most fertile and infertile times by charting the menstrual cycle 2. Abstinence or celibacy- avoidance of sexual intercourse Outercourse- sexual activity that does not include the insertion of the penis into the vagina “ Withdrawal — This is the withdrawal of the penis from vagina prior to ejaculation. =There are mainly three types of artificial contraception they are: 1. Hormonal Contraception 2. Barrier Methods 3. Emergency ContraceptiveHORMONAL METHOD OF CONTRACEPTION [Link] contraceptives (the pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring) all contain a small amount of man- made estrogen and _ progestin hormones. These hormones work to inhibit the body's natural cyclical hormones to prevent pregnancy.BARRIER METHODS In this method, the fertilization of ovum and sperm is prevented with the help of barriers. Barriers are available for both males and females. Condoms are barriers made of thin rubber that are used to cover penis in males and vagina in females.STERILIZATION 1. Tubal litigation- surgery for woman in which the fallopian tubes are tied to prevent eggs from travelling to the uterus 2. Vasectomy - operation in which a surgeon makes a small cut in the upper part of the scrotum then ties the vas deferens. Man can still have orgasm after the operation INTRAUTERINE DEVICE Asmall device that is placed in the uterus by a doctor to prevent pregnancy EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION Protects against pregnancy after unprotected sex has already occurred. Could be through IUD or higher dosage of pills.