HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Condom, Prenatal Hormones And Sexual Orientation, Birth Order
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Who def"n of sexuality : is a central aspect of being human and encompassess sex, gender identities and roles, orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Who def"n of sexual health: sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity . Why study human sexuality: intrinsically interesting, human sexuality reveals human nature, reliable and valid ways to measure arousal. Penile and vaginal plethysmographs: important social / health concerns. But also: recall sex is important to health even in absence of problems / disease. So, the study of romantic relationships, sex orientation, sex over lifespan, etc. , important to health, regardless of problems. Gender and sexuality : lots of similarity. , men more interest in casual sex; more partners; more masturbation; more. Visual : women capacity for multiple orgasms; more romantic; aroused by. Canada youth sexual health and hiv/ aids study.