Psychology 2075 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Reproductive Health, Sexual Script Theory, Sexual Dysfunction

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: William Fisher

Document Summary

Anatomical sex; penis, vagina, ovaries, testes: sex as an identity. I am a male , female , transitioning or queer . Sexual identity may or may not match an individuals chromosomal, anatomical or hormonal sex: sex as an orientation. Asexual orientation: sex as a verb. Is penis-in-vagina intercourse, having sex? : what is sex? . Have you ever had sex with someone of your own sex? . Patient: i have these sores on my genitals . Sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout life that encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality s experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles and relationships. Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.