HDE 100B Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Virginity Pledge, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Condom
25 Sep 2016
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Sexuality & sexual activity during adolescence: sexuality as an adolescent issue, after puberty, there are changes in the nature and meaning of sexual behavior. Sexual activity can now lead to pregnancy: adolescent sexuality is also influenced by: Emerging cognitive capabilities (introspection and reflection after sexual behavior: concerns about new social roles, sexual activity during adolescence. Stages in sexual activity: autoerotic behavior sexual behavior that is experienced alone. Ex: having erotic fantasies, masturbation, nocturnal orgasms: by high school, transition to sexual activity involving another person. For many girls, their first sexual experience is forced (especially among girls 13 or younger) Ethnic differences in average age of first sexual initiation for males: black males: 15 years, hispanic and white males: 16. 5 years, asian-american males: 18 years. The percentage of sexually active adolescents increased during the 1970s-1980s; decreased slightly from 1995-2001. 1/3 of adolescents have early sexual intercourse (before 9th grade)
