HSCI 120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Sexual Script Theory, Non-Penetrative Sex, Anilingus
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Introduction: what does it mean to have sex ? (pg 336) Researchers determined that students were far more likely to define a sexual activity as. Having sex if it involved mutual genital contact and orgasm. Couples of all sexual orientations and gender combinations engage in a diverse range of sexual activities. Expectations of and reactions to first sexual experiences (pg 338) The gender difference in pleasure may be explained by the fact that men were more likely to recall having an orgasm than were women. Reluctant virgins often attribute their virginity to shyness, poor body image, lack of dating experience, poor social skills, and logistical problems related to work or living arrangements. Sexual consent=an individual"s agreement to engage in sexual behaviour. Both men and women, reported that they were more likely to give their sexual consent non-verbally than verbally. Sexual compliance=an individual"s willing consent to engage in sexual behaviour when she or he does not desire sexual activity.