Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Vaginal Lubrication, Masturbation, Ejaculation

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2075
• Professor: Stephen Ferguson

Document Summary

Boys get erections at this time (even in the womb) and girls experience vaginal lubrication; sexuality doesn"t spontaneously occur at puberty. Close and sensual relationship with mother due to contact with lips, mouth, anus, genitals. Infants have been observed fondling own genitals (though adult-like masturbation doesn"t occur until 2. 5-3 years or 6-8 in some cultures) Some cultures fondle infants" genitals to quiet them, very effective. Orgasm is even possible as this age (but no ejaculation) Infants may have interactions with other infants (gaze, kiss, hug, pat, stroke) Infants can have non-genital sensual experiences (e. g. sucking fingers) Attachment (bond) to caregiver forms in hours immediately following birth. By age 2. 5-3 kids know what gender they are; 4-6 ideas about gender are very rigid. Children engage in more sexual behaviours at home than in daycare. Children gain experiences with masturbation during childhood and recognize that it"s a private activity. By 4-5, children engage in mixed-sex sex play (showing, light fondling, playing doctor)