Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Seminiferous Tubule, Lactiferous Duct, Ejaculatory Duct

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

Document Summary

Genital self-image attitudes and feelings about our genitals. Factors that affect perception of genitals: cultural norms (too big, too small, sexual experiences (e. g. , sexual child abuse, medical conditions (genital surgery) Alberta study: men who watch more pornography have a negative attitude about their genitals. Men who are not satisfied with the size of their penis are more likely to avoid undressing in front of their partner and hiding their penis during sexual activity. Vaginal enhancement surgery involves: vaginoplasty tightening of the vagina, hoodectomy removing the clitoral hood, labia minora reduction and remodelling, pubis tuck removing excess skin above the pubic area to elevate the pubis. Toronto trim reduction of the labia and clitoral hood. Genital cosmetic surgery is controversial: men and women feel they are defected in some way, marketing of this talks about the positives (i. e. , better sex) and fails to talk about the risks and complications. Vary in size from between different people.