Human sexual behavior encompasses activities that induce sexual arousal and can involve individuals or groups. Key determinants include biological, cultural, personal, and experiential factors, with behaviors categorized as solitary or sociosexual. Various sexual acts, from masturbation to coitus, are discussed, outlining their significance and interpretations within different societal contexts.

1. Human Sexual Behavior
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Savita S H

2. Human Sexual Behavior
Defined as any activity
that induces sexual
arousal.
It can be solitary, between
2 persons, or in a group.

3. Determinants of Sexual Behavior
1. Biological capacity
2. Cultural expectations
3. Personal values
4. Individual experiences

4. Erogenous Zones
Refers to the parts of the
body that are primarily
receptive to sexual
arousal when touched in
a sexual manner.
Includes the mouth,
breasts, genitals and
anus.

5. Erogenous Zones
Erogenous zones may vary
from one person to another.
Some people may enjoy
being touched in a certain
area more than the others
areas. Other common areas
of the body that can be
aroused easily may include
the neck, thighs and
abdomen.

6. Types of Sexual Behavior
The various types of human sexual behavior are
usually classified according to the gender and number
or participants.
1. Solitary
2. Sociosexual (heterosexual or homosexual)

7. Solitary Sexual Behavior
 Also known as Self gratification.
 Means self-stimulation that leads
to sexual arousal and generally,
sexual climax.
 Takes place in private as an end
in itself.
 Generally begin at or before
puberty
 Very common among unmarried
males, but also present among
females.

8. Masturbation
An act which involves direct stimulation of
the genitals.
Derived from the Latin word “masturbari”
from the roots for “hands” and “to defile”.
May be practiced manually, or with the aid of
artificial stimulators such as vibrator and
dildo.
Even before we conceive of sexual
experiences with others, we may learn early
in childhood that touching our genitals can
produce pleasure.

9. Reasons for Masturbation
Both Males and Females:
1. To relax
2. To relieve sexual tension
3. Partners are unavailable
4. Partners resist sexual activity
5. Boredom
6. Obtain physical pleasure
7. To help get to sleep
8. Fear of AIDS and other STI’s

10. Is Masturbation Harmful?
 There is no scientific evident that masturbation is harmful. – Science
 It may be a sign of adjustment problem – Psychology
 It can be used to treat males with low sexual desire; and females with
orgasms problems – Sex therapists
 Masturbation is a non-procreative sexual activity, it is sinful - Bible

11. Sociosexual Behavior
Heterosexual Homosexual
Simultaneous

12. Sociosexual (Hetero)
 Partners’ feelings for one
another is the stronger
determinant of sexual arousal
and response.
 Usually begins in childhood
and may be motivated by
curiosity.
 Proceeds to courting and
selection of marriage partner.

13. Foreplay
 A non-coital sex.
 Studies in USA showed that
females wants longer foreplays
compared to males.
 Not limited with human
mammals.
 Will eventually lead to coitus.
Males
Females

14. Sociosexual Acts
 Hug – an affectionate close
embrace.
 Kiss – touching or pressing with
the lips.
 Caress – touching with
tenderness.
 Necking – kissing from head to
neck.
 Petting – kiss strokes from head
to different parts of the body.

15. Sociosexual Acts
 Fellatio – sexual contact between
the mouth and the male genital.
 Cunnilingus – sexual contact
between the mouth and the
female genital.
 Anilingus – (rimming) sexual
contact between the mouth and
the anus.
 Anal sex – can be done by using
a finger, or the male genital.

16. Coitus
 Penile-vaginal intercourse.
 Viewed by society quite
differently depending upon the
marital status of the individuals.
 Tolerated in modern-Western
societies.
 Extramarital coitus among males
seems more considerable
compared to females.

17. Sexual Acts Interpretations
Erotic – capable of producing sexual response
 A kiss may be interpreted as a gesture of intimacy between
couples or friends; respect for the elders or authority.
 Touching of the genitals is not sexual in nature if done for
medical purposes.
 The apparent motivation of the act greatly determine its
interpretation.

18. Reflection:
½ crosswise:
(Not more than 4 sentences)
What is the significance of studying
Human Sexual Behavior, especially in
your age group?

19. Human Sexual Behavior
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