Making Healthy Choices Your Contraceptive OptionsMs.docx

Making Healthy Choices:
Your Contraceptive Options
Ms. Jeanette Shanley
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If it’s underlined…..
It could be on the Final !
The average woman is capable of bearing children for 36 years.
Yet for 27 of those years, most women are actively trying to
prevent pregnancy. Here’s the latest on everything from the Pill
to the female condom – and what works best when.
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Points To Remember:
What is it?
How does it work?
How do you use it?
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What Method Do I Choose?How will it work?Will it be
convenient for me?Does it offer protection against STDs and
pregnancy?Where can I find it?How much will it cost?
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Barrier vs. Hormonal MethodsBarrier methods
Made out of a material such as latex to prevent the sperm from
reaching the egg.
May help prevent STDs.Hormonal methods
Used only by a woman.
NO protection against STDs.

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I. Non-Prescription MethodsMethods that can be obtained in
drug stores, grocery stores, clinics, and most major retail
chains.Can be less expensive or FREE.No
hormonal side effects.
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Male CondomMade out of latex or polyurethane.Lubricated or
Non-Lubricated.Textures, flavors, and colors.
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Male Condom:Keep in a cool, dry place. DO NOT keep in your
wallet or car.Check expiration date!!86-89% effective with
typical use.So…How do you put on a condom?
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Advantages/DisadvantagesAdvantages:
Effective, safe, fairly inexpensive.
Helps protect against STDs.
May help intercourse last longer.Disadvantages:
Can be messy. Can
break.
Requires a water-based
lubricant.
Can be allergic to latex or polyurethane.
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Female CondomA soft polyurethane tube with 2 rings, fits
inside the vagina and covers part of the outer lips.85% effective
with typical use.How do I use a female
condom?
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Effective and safe.
Can be inserted 8 hrs. before sex.
Lubricated.Disadvantages:

Can be messy. Can break.
Can be allergic to material.
CANNOT be used together with a male condom.
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SpermicidesA chemical designed to kill sperm.Cream, jelly,
foam, film, or suppository.80% effective on its own, more
effective if used with condom or diaphragm.How do I use a
spermicide?
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Somewhat effective, safe, and a good lubricant.
Inexpensive.Disadvantages:
Must be inserted before intercourse.
Must reapply with each sex act.
May require a waiting period (10 minutes).
May cause vaginal irritation.
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( Dental) DamA thin latex or polyurethane sheet used for oral
sex.Can help reduce the risk of contracting an
STD.How is a dam used?
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Inexpensive.
May come in flavors.Disadvantages:
Cannot be used for intercourse.
Can only be used once.
Cannot use same dam for vaginal and anal contact.
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II. Prescription MethodsMethods that must be
prescribed.Important to know medical history.Can be
expensive.May have side effects.NO protection against
STDs.Can be used for reasons other than
preventing pregnancy.Can be convenient.
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DiaphragmA shallow rubber cup that
fits in the vagina.Must be used with
spermicide.Once placed inside
the vagina it forms a barrier between sperm
and egg; the spermicide immobilizes and kills the sperm.82%
effective with typical use.How would I use a diaphragm?
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Fairly effective and safe.
Can be washed and used again.
Fairly inexpensive.Disadvantages:
Must be prescribed and fitted by a health care provider.
Must put in before sex and leave in 6 hours after last
intercourse.
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Cervical Cap
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A cervical cap is
similar to a
diaphragm, but smaller. The FemCap slips
into place over
the cervix, blocking entry into the
uterus. It is used with spermicide. The failure rate for the
cervical cap is 15% for women who have never had children and
30% for those who have.
Advantages/Disadvantages
Advantages:
Can stay in place for 48 hours
inexpensive.
Disadvantages:
Must be fitted by a doctor
No protection against STDs
Can't be used during your period
Contraceptive Sponge
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The birth control sponge, sold as the Today Sponge, is made of
foam and contains spermicide. It is placed against the cervix up
to 24 hours before sex. The sponge is about as effective as the
cervical cap, with a failure rate of 16% for women who have
never had children and 32% for those who have. But unlike the

diaphragm or cervical cap, no fitting by a doctor is required.
Advantages/Disadvantages
Advantages:
No prescription
Effective immediately.
Disadvantages:
Difficult to insert correctly
No STD protection
Can't be used during your period.
Oral Contraceptives A daily pill that is taken in a
4-week cycle.Manufactured hormones similar to the estrogen &
progesterone produced by a woman’s ovaries.Prevents release of
egg, makes cervical mucous thicker, and uterine lining
thinner.95% effective with typical use.How is the pill
taken?
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Convenient, very effective, does not interfere with sex.
Regulate periods, decrease cramps, and make periods
lighter.Disadvantages:
Must be prescribed.
Cannot be used by all women.
Should not be used by heavy smokers.

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Seasonique
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NuvaRing®A small plastic ring that fits in the vagina next to
the cervix.It is worn for 3 weeks and contains estrogen and
progesterone, much like the pill.98-99% effective if used
correctly.How would I use the NuvaRing®?
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Do not have to think about birth control
everyday.Disadvantages:
Must obtain a prescription
Need to keep track of weeks.
Increased risk of developing vaginal infections.

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Birth Control PatchA small thin patch worn in a 4-week
cycle.Works similar to birth control pills.Releases hormones
through the skin into the bloodstream.It is 99% effective
when used correctly.How would I use the patch?
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Stays on during normal activities.
It is discreet.Disadvantages:
Must be prescribed.
Can cause skin irritation.
Need to keep track of patch change day.
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Depo-Provera®An artificial hormone given as a shot once every
3 months.Works similar to the birth control pill.99.7% effective
if shot is received on time.How is Depo
administered?

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Very effective.
Only have to worry about birth control 4 times a year.
Can be used by some women who cannot use other hormonal
methods.Disadvantages:
Must be prescribed/administered by a health care provider.
May have irregular bleeding, weight gain, or missed periods.
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The Male Birth Control You’ve Never Heard Of…
VASALGEL
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Implanon – the Implant
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The birth control implant (Implanon) is a matchstick-sized
rod that is placed under the
skin of the upper arm. It releases the same
hormone that's in the birth control shot, but the implant protects
against pregnancy for 3 years. The failure rate is less than 1%.
YT
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Lasts three years
Highly effective.Disadvantages:
More expensive upfront ($400-$800 for exam, implant, and
insertion)
May cause side effects, including irregular bleeding.
Doesn't protect against STDs.
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IUD (Intrauterine Device)A small plastic device placed inside
the uterus.Most release copper or hormones to increase
effectiveness.99.1% effective.How does an IUD work?
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Very effective.
Can be left in place 5-10 years.Disadvantages:
Must be prescribed/inserted by a physician.
May cause increased cramping, bleeding between periods, or
periods may be heavier.
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TUBAL IMPLANTS
A newer procedure makes it possible to
block the fallopian tubes without
surgery. Small implants of metal or
silicone are placed inside each tube.
Scar tissue eventually grows around the implants and blocks the
tubes. Once an X-ray confirms the tubes are blocked, no other
form of birth control is needed.
Permanent, no surgery, almost 100% effective.Disadvantages:
Takes a few months to become effective.
May raise the risk of pelvic infections, irreversible.
Expensive.

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Emergency ContraceptionA sequence of hormonal pills given to
prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.Prevents
pregnancy by preventing ovulation, fertilization, and
implantation.Reduces the risk of pregnancy by 75-95%.How do
I use EC?
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Can be used if condom broke, forgot to use a method of birth
control, sexually assaulted...
Will not terminate a pregnancy that has already
implanted.Disadvantages:
Can cause nausea, vomiting, irregular bleeding, & headaches.
For emergency use only, not for regular use.
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SterilizationVasectomy (male) or tubal ligation (female). Ducts
carrying the sperm or egg are cut and closed
surgically.Considered PERMANENT. 99.9% effective.How is
the procedure performed?
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Advantages/DisadvantagesAdvantages
No loss of sexual desire or ability.
Periods remain unchanged.
Most effective method of birth control next to
abstinence.Disadvantages
All surgical procedures have some risk.
Some pain may result for a few days.
Difficult and expensive to reverse.
Most physicians will not perform on someone under 30.

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AbstinenceChoosing not to have sexual intercourse.An
individual decision that can be made easier with a strong
support system.It is the only method that can be 100%
effective.How does it work?
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NO side effects.
NO risk of STDs or pregnancy.
Increased communication between partners.Disadvantages:
Sometimes it can be difficult to share your feelings with others.
Peer pressure.
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Conception
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Childbirth
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1.Thoughtful
2. Flexible
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1.Thoughtful
2.Flexible
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Parenthood as an option.
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One out of every 5 couples in the U.S. of reproductive age is
infertile.
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Approximately 20-35% of couples take a year or more to
conceive.
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Did you know…The ovum do not survive longer than 12-24
hours.An average woman will release 450 eggs in her
lifetime.
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Sperm usually live for 24 hours, but some may remain capable
of fertilization for 3-5 day.

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Semen of a single ejaculation typically contain 300-500 million
sperm.Of the several hundred million sperm that start on their
journey, only about 50 actually make contact with the egg, and
then only 1 sperm eventually penetrates it.
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A single act of intercourse at the time of ovulation has a 21%
chance of resulting in pregnancy.
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First TrimesterAbsence of menstruationFatigue and
sleepiness.
Nausea, with or without vomiting.Heartburn, indigestion,
flatulence, bloating.
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Food aversions and cravings.Breast changes.Mood
swings, irritability, weepiness.Misgivings, fear, joy,
elation – any or all of these.
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Second TrimesterMore definite fetal activity.Lower abdominal
achiness (from stretching of ligaments supporting the
uterus).Constipation.Occasional headaches, faintness or
dizziness.
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Hearty appetite.Mild swelling of ankles and feet,
backache.Fewer mood swings.Some anxiety about the
future.

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Third TrimesterStronger and more frequent fetal activity (more
squirm-ing and less kicking in the 9th month).
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Lower abdominal achiness.Difficulty sleeping.Shortness of
breath.
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Braxton Hicks contractions (the uterus hardens for a minute,
then returns to normal).Fatigue or extra energy, or alternate
periods of each.Increase in appetite, or loss of
appetite.
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More excitement,
more anxiety, more apprehension.
Dreaming and fantasizing about the
baby.
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How To Think About SEX…
…And How Not To !!
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How to think about orgasms and how not to.
How hard do you/should you “work” at getting an orgasm?
What function does “yanking a scrotum” play in the experience
of orgasm?
“50 Shades of Paraphilias” – a new bestseller?
How do you know a transvestite when you see one?
ORGASM:
In physiological terms ORGASM is the discharge of
accumulated neuro-muscular tension which results from sexual
arousal. Subjectively, it is a high pitch of erotic tension, lasting
a fraction of a minute, but one of the most intense and
profoundly satisfying human sensations. The term “orgasm” is
derived from the Greek orgasmos (“to swell,” “to be lustful”).

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The intensity of orgasmic experience varies somewhat with:1.
Age
2. Physical Condition
3. Context (i.e. personal attitude, activity, atmosphere)
DVD
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The Politic of Orgasms
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“Workers of sex”
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Goal orientated sex leads to unrealistic expectations!!
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Squeeze Me,
Stop Me,
Yank My Scrotum!
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Grafenberg Spot

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Atypical Sexual Desire
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*Established
*Transitory
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(YT)
OPTIONAL
PREFERRED
EXCLUSIVE
( Optional Youtube: Flight of the Concord: Business Time)
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Basic Criteria for a Paraphilia
The behavior is engaged in for the
purpose of sexual arousal or gratification.
The behavior tends to be compulsive.
A clear majority of people in a given
cultural setting would consider the behavior to be strange,
abnormal, or deviant.
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Paraphilias
When a person’s sexual arousal and gratification depend almost
exclusively on…Fetishism: Inanimate objects/Non-genital body
parts.
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Exhibitionism: Genital exposure.
“Boy’s department, third floor center.”
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Obscene Phone Call: A lewd monologue with a
stranger.Voyeurism: watching others undress
or engage in sexual
behavior.Bestiality: Animals. Sadism: Inflicting pain on
another.Masochism: Receiving pain.Urophilia:
Urine.Corprophilia: Feces.Frotteurism: Rubbing genitals
against a stranger.
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Autoerotic Asphyxia: Choking or strangulation
during sexual activities and intercourse.
Klismaphilia: Use of enemas.
Necrophilia: Sexual arousal by a dead bodies.
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Transvestism:
Cross-dressing which produces sexual arousal.20% are single
men.90% of the wives were aware of behavior and expressed
full gamut of reactions.

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90% of the married sample considered themselves
heterosexual.70% described themselves as a man who “has a
feminine side seeking expression.”There is no evidence to
support suggestions in the psychodynamic literature that
disturbed families or upbringing contributed to the problem.20%
had appeared in public.
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#1 RULE FOR TESTINGThere is NO substitute for studying!!
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Chapter 1: Why a Course in Human SexualityCross-Cultural
Comparisons pgs. 5-9What Influences Our Sexual Attitudes
About Sex Today? pgs. 14-20Sex as a Science pgs. 20-
22Definition:Socialization Socializing Agent

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Chapter 10: Life-Span Sexual DevelopmentAll pgs. 248-271
- (Except: “Middle Ages” pgs. 263-268)
- (Except: “Addendum”: Talking with Your Children About
Sex)
Chapter 8: Gender Identity and Gender Roles Pp. 202 def. of
gender rolePp. 213-217 only ”Gender Roles”
Chapter 11: Adult Sexual Behaviors and AttitudesMasturbation
pgs. 283-290
(Except: Incidence of Masturbation)
(Except: Methods of Masturbation)Sexual Fantasies pgs.
291-292
Chapter 12: Love and RelationshipsRobert Sternberg’s
Triangular Theory of Love pgs. 312-313John Lee’s “Colors of
Love” Theory pgs. 313-317Passionate Love-What it means to
be in love (Understand the concept)Companionate Love-What it
means to love (Understand the concept)Definitions:Self-
disclosureEquitable-relationshipJealousy

Chapter 4: Similarities and Differences in Our Sexual
ResponsesModels of Sexual Response pgs. 81-82Men’s Sexual
Response Cycle pgs. 82-86Women’s Sexual Response Cycle
pgs. 86-90Aphrodisiacs: Do They Help? pgs. 96-97
Chapter 14: Paraphilias and Sexual Variants
The Courtship Disorders pgs. 371-374Fetishism, Transvestism,
and Related Paraphilias pgs. 375-379Sadomasochism pgs. 379-
381Definitions:ParaphiliaPedophilia
Good Luck!!!
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“I wish you wouldn’t do that, Larry!”
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Are there universal characteristics of sexual attractiveness?
What is lust and how do we define it?

What are aphrodisiacs… or… where’s a rhinoceros horn when
you really need one?
What role did Richard Kraft-Ebing, Havelock Ellis, Alfred
Kinsey, and Masters & Johnson play in our modern day
understanding of human sexuality?
What are the Masters & Johnson 4 stages of sexual response?
Helen Singer-Kaplan’s 3 stages?
Why can women have multiple orgasms and men can’t?
What to do with a clitoris; penis size; the ‘love drop’; scrotal
sacs… one fun fact after another!
…a few factors influencing attraction !!
Chemistry
Similarity
Reciprocity
Love Map
Beauty
Proximity
Attachment
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In a landmark cross-cultural survey, researchers discovered that
there appear to be 2 characteristics that women and men
universally consider important in terms of sexual attractiveness:
youth and good health.
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Desire/Lust/Libido: intense craving for sexual excitement and
gratification.
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Aphrodisiac:
A substance that allegedly arouses sexual desire and increases
the capacity for sexual activity.
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Almost any food that resembles the male external genitals has at
one time or another been viewed as an aphrodisiac.

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Alcohol:Although some people believe that alcohol increases
their sexual desire…
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… in actuality, alcohol may only reduce inhibitions to make
sexual behavior less stressful. Alcohol is actually a depressant
and in quantity can impair erectile ability, arousal, and orgasm.
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SEXUAL RESPONSE
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Richard von Krafft-Ebing writes
Psychopathia Sexualis

1886
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Havelock Ellis writes
Psychology of Sex
1906
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Begun in 1938, Kinsey’s research was revolutionary in that it
covered a wide range of sexual activities and brought statistical
methods to sexuality research.
1948
Kinsey publishes:
Sexual Behavior in the Human Male
1953
Sexual Behavior in the Human Female
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1966
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Penile Strain Gauge
Vaginal Photoplethysmograph
These devices measure vasocongestion in the genitals of men
and women, providing an objective measure of their level of
sexual arousal.
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Helen Singer Kaplan’s Three Phase Model
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Sexual
Response:
Male
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Sexual
Response:
Female
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“Intimacy Isn’t For Amateurs: The Art and Skill of
Relationships”
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Is love a feeling or an activity?
What is Sternberg’s theory of love and what are its
components?
What are John Lee’s six kinds of love relationships?
Describe the ABC(DE)’s of romantic relationships?
What are the four predictors of “divorce” according to John
Gottman?
What does intimacy always start with?
What are the basic communication skills of “I” statements
vs. “You” statements?
How valuable is “reading” your partners mind in a
relationship?
What does being “bi-lingual” mean?

Love is both an expressed Feeling and an activity.
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Two
Theories
of Love
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Intimacy
Passion
Commitment
Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love
Warmth, support,
communication,
sharing
Desire and
arousal

Decision
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Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love
Intimacy
Passion
Commitment
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Perfectly matched involvements
Closely matched involvements
Severely mismatched involvements
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Styles of Love: John Lee’s Six Kinds of Relationships

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Eros
Loving an Ideal Person
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Ludus
Love As A Game.
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Storge (Philia)
Love As Friendship.
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Pragma
Realistic and Practical Love.

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Mania
Possessive, Obsessive Love.
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Agape
Selfless Love. “ My lover’s needs are more important than my
own.”
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ATTRACTION
BUILDING
CONTINUATION
DETERIORATION
ENDING
The ABC(DE)’s of Romantic Relationships
ACCEPTANCE
Love

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CriticismContemptDefensivenessWithdrawal
DANGER POINTS!!
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“If sex is such a natural phenomena, how come there are so
many books on how to do it?”
-Bette Midler
YT
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Intimacy Always Starts with Communication“Talking is the
major way we establish, maintain, monitor, and adjust our
relationships.”
Debrorah Tannen
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Skill #1
Communication:Partners in a mature relationship say what they
feel, need, and desire in an assertive rather than aggressive or
blaming manner.
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“I” Statements:
Statements of how a person is feeling without placing blame for
those emotions.“You” Statements:
Statements that accuse or place blame on another person.
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Skill #2
Avoiding the temptation to ‘Mind-Read’One partner may know
what the other partner says, but they should not assume they
know what their partner means.
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Skill #3

Being Bi-Lingual
Learning
each others
language of
Love.
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Our Sexual Journey
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“If you don’t know your history- you can’t understand your
present.”

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What are some significant characteristics of the adolescent
experience?
What are some primary concerns during young adolescents?
What are the double standards often reflected during
adolescence?
How does self-image influence adult sexuality?
Should sex act like a barometer for the level of love in a
relationship?
What is “real sex”?
Why are early maturing females at a particular disadvantage in
our culture?
What characterizes cognitive development during adolescence?
And what are “personal fables”?
What are the dangers of masturbation during adolescence? Can
you ‘do it’ too much?
To protect yourself from the dangers of masturbation, should
you eat more cereal?
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So many changes…
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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:Primary Questions:
“Am I normal?” “How do I rate?”
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Double Standard: MalesFocus on sexuality = conquestPeers
reinforce aggressive and independent behaviors.
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Double Standard: FemalesFocus on sexuality =
relationshipDilemma: need to appear sexy to attract males... but
should hold out to remain “pure”… but males may then lose
interest.
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Self-Image… being “good enough!”
YT
The Difference Between Women & Men
Self-image: what women have to live up to (not being good
enough).
Youtube: 11 Things Guys Take for Granted
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“Sex should never be a test or proof for love.”
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Lines that Reassure You about the Negative
Consequences“Don’t worry I’m sterile.”“You can’t get pregnant
the first time.”“Don’t worry – I’ll pull out.”
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Lines that Threaten Rejection“If you don’t have sex, I’ll find
someone who will.”

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Put-down Lines“Are you frigid?”“You’re such a bitch.”
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Lines that Threaten Rejection“If you don’t have sex, I’ll find
someone who will.”
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Lines to Make You Prove Yourself“If you loved me, you
would.”
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“Liquid Courage”

“Liquid courage”; gives students something to blame; built in
excuse; it really wasn’t them.
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In recent years, the media has reported that more adolescents
are engaging in oral sex at earlier ages due to perceptions that
it’s safer, less intimate, and not “real” sex.
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Physical Development:Primary/ Secondary Sex
Characteristics
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THE NEW NORMALEarly maturing
femalesAvg. age is 12.5 years.
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COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT:

*Formal Operations (Abstract Reasoning):
Formulate alternatives
Consider risks.
Future consequences
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*Adolescent “Personal Fables”
Would you buy a bicycle without brakes
because it was cheaper?
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Why Teenagers Take Risks: The Brain Isn’t Fully Developed
Until Age 25
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1886
Richard von Krafft-Ebing writes Psychopathia Sexualis
1906
Havelock Ellis writes Studies in the Psychology of Sex
1948
Kinsey publishes Sexual Behavior in the Human Male
1953
Kinsey publishes Sexual Behavior in the Human Female
1966
Masters & Johnson publish Human Sexual Response
1974
Helen Kaplan publishes The New Sex Therapy
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Sylvester Graham
1794-1851
Sylvester Graham
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John Harvey Kellogg
1852-1843
Kellogg
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Welcome to
CFS 388 Human Sexuality
My Professional Introduction
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Humor is the oil that keeps the engine of education from
overheating !
Human
Sexuality
Biological
Perspective
Historical Perspective
Cultural
Anthropological
Perspective
Psychological
Perspective
Medical
Perspective
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Defining Human Sexuality
The “Affective” Dimension
The “Genital” Dimension

Your Parents,
Grandparents, TV, Media, Internet, Neighborhood, School,
Church, Friends, Culture, etc., etc., etc., …
&
Your Sexual Legacy
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Course Objectives:1. To obtain factual information.2. To
develop a positive sexual self-concept.3. To clarify sexual
values and ethics.4. To improve communication.5. To maximize
sexual pleasure.6. To recognize destructive elements in
relationships.7. To manage personal fertility.8. To prevent,
recognize, and deal with sexually transmitted diseases.
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Rules of Engagement:1. Talking.2. Leaving early.3. Cell
phones.4. Computers.

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Course Syllabus
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Becoming A Great Lover!
This class is about loving well.
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Essay Project
Discussion Group
Couple Enrichment
Choose One:
CFS 388 Human Sexuality
REFLECTION PAPER:
One (1) Reflection Papers is required. You are asked to reflect

and comment on the material covered in class and your
readings.These should be your own thoughts, feelings and
reactions. The papers should be a brief journal (2 pages) of your
thoughts, ideas, and reactions as you consider the areas in
human sexuality we have covered. Check your syllabus for
DUE DATE. This paper is NOT returned. Please make a copy
for yourself if you wish. You will receive credit for your paper
even though no grade is assigned to it.
Midterm and Final ExamsEach 50 questions multiple choice.Not
Cumulative.
What are some components to “loving well”?
What are love maps?
What role does affective and genital sexuality play in
infancy?
How influential are parental attitudes on child
development?
What does it mean to be an “askable parent”? What are
“teachable moments”?
What does “worthwhileness” mean?
What are “attachment styles” and how do they influence
adult relationships?
What does stereotype mean?
What does gender role mean?
What is unique about the thinking process of children?
Does sexual information stimulate sexual behavior?
TimePatienceWorkAwareness

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“One of the most common reasons we choose the wrong partner
is that we do not know who we are or what we really want.”
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Something to think about…How does how my parents treated
me affect who I am now?What does my family of origin have to
do with how I feel about relationships? How did I learn about
sex from my family?
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LOVE MAPS:a group of messages encoded in our brains that
describe our likes and dislikes.we fall for and pursue those
people who most clearly fit our love map. By age 8, the pattern
for our ideal mate has already begun to float around in our
brains.

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Sexuality is a part of our life from the moment we are born…
Genital/affective sexuality
masturbation
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Attitudes are caught. They are not taught.
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Parents are the primary sex educators of their own
children.“askable” parents“teachable” moments
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WORTHWHILENESS

Children who are loved grow into adults who have the capacity
to love themselves and to love others.
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Attachment StylesSecure Trust that others will
provide love and support.
Anxious/Ambivalent Fears
abandonment; fears their
needs might not be met.
Avoidant Defensively
detaches/withdraws from others.
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Stereotype: A fixed, over-simplified and often distorted idea
about a group of people.

Car totalled.
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Gender Role: Are stereotypes
in that they evoke fixed conventional expectations of men and
women.
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Stereotypical messages still encourage boys to deny their hurt
and for girls to confirm their weakness.
“Men are taught to apologize for their weakness, women for
their strengths.”
-Lois Wyse
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Parents tend to reinforce in their children what they consider
appropriate gender role behavior

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“Well… you see, the seed was planted inside Mommy by
DADDY.”
How Children Think : “Concrete operations”
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“It’s time you started looking the other way.”
FAMILY
ATTITUDES
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Ignorance stimulates inappropriate behavior, not knowledge.
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How do your early thoughts, feelings, and experiences influence
you now as a sexual person?

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Consider what draws you to another person. (What is your
LOVE MAP?)
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