PSY240H1 Lecture 7: Lecture 7 - Sexual Disorders and Dysfunctions. In two columns per page, printing two pages (in total four columns) per page side works well =)

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changing views over time opermissive (14th century greece, females enjoyed sex more than men) vs. restrictive (western history) views towards sexual preferences vary across cultures (ex. diversity of sexual practices in human societies (ex. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual orientation some ppl define on continuum, most ppl not on poles. defined as sexual behaviour with me mbers of one"s own sex. not a dsm diagnosis, was until dsm-iii even if no distress caused. homosexual bhvr can exist w/o a person having a homosexual orientation. Individuals who prefer to engage in sexual activity with me mbers of their own sex over an extended period of time. self identified as homosexual or bisexual: men 2. 8%, women 1. 4% (orientation) had sex with person of same sex at least once since puberty: men 5. 3%, Felt desire for sex with person of same sex: men 7. 7%, women 7. 5% Total reporting some same-sex desires or experiences: men 10. 1%, women.