Physical and Sexual Self - Lesson 1
Physical and Sexual Self - Lesson 1
Physical and Sexual Self - Lesson 1
LESSON 1
Hermaphrodites
individuals who posses both ovarian and
testicular tissues but this condition is rare.
Puberty
is the period of life, generally
between the ages of 10 and 15 years
old, when the reproductive organs
grow to their adult size and become
functional under the influence of
rising levels of gonadal hormones.
Erogenous
Zones
• Refer to parts of the body that are
primarily receptive and increase
sexual arousal when touched in a
sexual manner.
• Mouth
• Breasts
• Genitals
• Anus
Erogenous
Zones
• May vary from one person to
another. Some people may enjoy
being touched in a certain area
more than the other areas.
• Neck
• Thighs
• Abdomen
• Feet
Human Sexual
Behavior
• is defined as any activity-solitary, between
two persons, or in a group- that induces sexual
arousal (Gebhard, P. H. 2017).
There are two major factors that determine human
sexual behavior;
• the inherited sexual response patterns that
have evolved as a means of ensuring
reproduction.
• the degree of restraint or other types of
influence exerted on the individual by society
in the expression of his sexuality.
Types of Behavior
• Solitary
• Behavior
Self-gratification means self-
stimulation that leads to sexual arousal
and generally, sexual climax.
• Generally beginning at or
before puberty, is very common
among young males.
• Majority of males and females
have fantasies of some
sociosexual activity while they
gratify themselves,
Types of Behavior
• Sociosexual Behavior
• Heterosexual behavior is the greatest
amount of sociosexual behavior that
occurs between only one male and one
female.
• Physical contact involving necking or
petting is considered as an ingredient of the
learning process and eventually of
courtship and the selection of a marriage
partner.
Types of Behavior
• Sociosexual Behavior
• Petting differs from hugging, kissing,
and generalized caresses of the clothed
body to practice involving stimulation
of the genitals.
• Coitus, the insertion of the male
reproductive structure into the female
reproductive organ, is viewed by society
quite different ly depending upon the
marital status of the individuals.
Physiology of Human Sexual
• Response
Excitement Phase
it is caused by increase in pulse and blood
pressure; a sudden rise in blood supply to
the surface of the body resulting in
increased skin temperature, swelling of all
distensible body parts, more rapid
breathing, the secretion of genital fluids,
vaginal expansion, and a general increase
in muscle tension.
Physiology of Human Sexual
• Response
Plateau Phase
it is generally of brief duration. If
stimulation is continued orgasm usually
occurs.