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Bio 27 October 17 Chapter 8: Sexual Behavior

Bio 27 October 17 Chapter 8: Sexual Behavior. Celibacy. Types of Celibacy: Complete celibacy: no masturbation or sexual contact Partial celibacy: masturbation, but no sexual contact. Controversy over celibate priests. Celibacy may tend to attract those with sexual issues

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Bio 27 October 17 Chapter 8: Sexual Behavior

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  1. Bio 27 October 17Chapter 8: Sexual Behavior

  2. Celibacy • Types of Celibacy: • Complete celibacy: no masturbation or sexual contact • Partial celibacy: masturbation, but no sexual contact

  3. Controversy over celibate priests • Celibacy may tend to attract those with sexual issues • Many say celibacy promotes homosexuality and pedophilia • Catholic church says that priests do not have a higher rate of pedophilia

  4. Erotic Dreams & Fantasies • Erotic Dreams: • 93% of males, 86% of females • Nocturnal orgasm can occur in both men & women • Freud: having an erotic dream about someone is indicative of a feeling of closeness to that person that may or may not be sexual • Erotic Fantasies: • Can occur during daydreams, masturbation, or during sexual encounters • 95% of women and men fantasize • Fantasy content among heterosexual and non-heterosexual individuals are similar, except for sex of imagined partner

  5. Sexual Fantasy • Function of sexual fantasies • Source of pleasure and arousal • Overcome sexual anxiety • Acceptable expression of socially unacceptable behavior • Gender similarities and differences • Men’s tend to focus more on women’s bodies • Women tend to have more emotional content • Men more likely to fantasize about group sex & multiple partners • Fantasies: Help or Hindrance? • Most research points to helpful

  6. Masturbation • Traditionally condemned due to the sex forprocreation only legacy • Erroneous health concerns • Freud considered it immature • Contemporary research has established that it is not harmful

  7. Who masturbates? • People who masturbate are more likely to: • Have liberal views • Be college educated • Live with a sexual partner • Be white (rather than African American or Hispanic American) • Be male

  8. Male Masturbation • Some men prefer to use lotion or other lubricants and some do not • Up & down motion of the hand on the penis with differing tempos and pressure is most common • Can also rub penis against a pillow or other object • May also enjoy touching the frenulum and scrotum

  9. Female Masturbation • Most common is circular or back and forth movements of the hand against the mons and clitoris • Can also rub the area against a pillow or other object • Some women use insertion of fingers or objects into the vagina

  10. Masturbation aids & sex toys: vibrators and dildos • May be used for masturbation or during sex with another person • Can be inserted into the vagina or anus • Ben-wa balls from China and Japan are inserted into the vagina; one is hollow and one is filled with liquid and a woman lies in a hammock or swing that moves the balls around

  11. 1990s & 2000s: HIV increased focus on sex aids and masturbation • Previously, shops that sold sex aids were considered very sleazy • Shops like Good Vibrations in the Bay Area catered to women and were clean and well-lit • Shows like “Sex in the City” promoted the idea that it was OK for women to masturbate and use sex aids

  12. Sex toys and the law • Sex toys are illegal in Alabama • Several states have laws against them being seen by minors • This means can’t be on drugstore shelves • Some are marketed for other purposes as massage aids

  13. sexual expression

  14. Top 15 reasons given by men and women for having sex Women • I was attracted to the person • I wanted to experience the physical pleasure • It feels good • I wanted to show my affection to the person • I wanted to express my love for the person • I was sexually aroused and wanted the release • I was horny • It’s fun • I realized I was in love • I was in “the heat of the moment” • I wanted to please my partner • I desired emotional closeness • I wanted the pure pleasure • I wanted to achieve an orgasm • It’s exciting, adventurous Men • I was attracted to the person • It feels good • I wanted to experience the physical pleasure • It’s fun • I wanted to show my affection to the person • I was sexually aroused and wanted the release • I was horny • I wanted to express my love for the person • I wanted to achieve an orgasm • I wanted to please my partner • The person’s physical appearance turned me on • I wanted the pure pleasure • I was in “the heat of the moment” • I desired emotional closeness • It’s exciting, adventurous

  15. Maltz Levels of Sexual Expression • Idea of sexuality as a neutral force, but the intent and consequences of sexual behavior can be negative or positive • Alcohol and drug use frequently associated with negative sexual interactions

  16. Kissing and Touching • Kissing • Cross-cultural practices and attitudes toward kissing • Touching • Cornerstone of human sexuality • Important for non-sexual bonding, as well • Whole body is responsive, but specific erogenous zones • Personal preferences • Tribadism: rubbing genitals against another person’s body or genitals

  17. Kissing and touching in same-sex relationships Comparison of Lesbians’ and Heterosexual Women’s Last Sexual Experience (Table 8.4 from Our Sexuality)

  18. Manual Stimulation of Genitals • Individual differences with regard to manual stimulation for both men and women • Clitoris is very sensitive and many women do not enjoy direct touch • Lubrication can make manual stimulation of female and male genitals more comfortable • Men may not like to be touched just after orgasm

  19. Oral-Genital Stimulation • Mouth and genitals are both primary erogenous zones • Types: cunnilingus and fellatio; can both be performed simultaneously, “69” • Acceptance varies • More unmarried people engaging in oral sex now than reported in Kinsey’s survey • Teenagers today often have oral sex before they have had intercourse; was previously considered more intimate than intercourse • STDs can spread through oral-genital intercourse

  20. Sources of Unpleasant or Bitter-Tasting Ejaculate

  21. Anal Stimulation • Prevalence is lower than other forms of sexual activity • Health risk (HIV, other infections); should never precede vaginal intercourse due to high risk of bacterial infection • Lubricants and gentle insertion needed • Anilingus/ Rimming: can spread many types of infections; dental dams can prevent

  22. What Is Your Favorite Intercourse Position?

  23. Man on top, face-to-face intercourse position.

  24. Woman on top

  25. Face-to-face side lying

  26. Rear entry

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