PSYC 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Autoeroticism, Sex Toy, Fellatio
Document Summary
Physically mature person who does not engage in sexual behavior. An expression of sexuality in which an individual does not engage in either masturbation or interpersonal sexual contact. An expression of sexuality in which an individual does not engage in interpersonal sexual contact but continues to engage in masturbation. Serve to enhance sexual arousal during masturbation and partners" sexual activities. Can also help people overcome anxiety and facilitate sexual functioning or compensate for a somewhat negative sexual situation. Stimulation of one"s own genitals to create sexual pleasure. Sex toy used for added enjoyment or variation in self-stimulation. See sexual energy as a neutral force; however, the intent and consequences of sexual behavior can lead in negative or positive directions. Reflects well-defined gender roles, established by social or religious custom, in which the man is in initiator and the woman is the receiver. Emphasizes mutual pleasure through individual sexual creativity and experimentation.
