Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Vaginal Lubrication, Masturbation, Online Dating Service
30 Jul 2013
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Chapter 11 sexuality and the life cycle: adulthood. Heterosexism: belief that heterosexuality is the best and expected way of living, felt in society. Many people deal with struggles with sexual orientation into adulthood, deal with society"s heterosexism. Struggles over same-sex sexuality is often harder for men because heterosexuality is such an important cornerstone for male roles in society. We must also learn our sexual likes and dislikes, often through experiences, must also learn how to communicate them to a partner. 2 other issues that are important in achieving sexual maturity: Becoming responsible about sex: being careful about contraception and stis, being responsible for yourself and partner. Developing a capacity for intimacy: deep emotional sharing between two people, beyond casual sex or manipulative sex. Refers to adults who have never been legally married those who intend to marry someday, those who decide to remain single, living in a long-term common law relationship. Up to 95% of adults in canada do marry.
