LESSON 2:

THE SEXUAL SELF

L O
E U 1. discuss and elaborate concepts

A T
associated with the sexual self;
2. identify elements that give to one’s
sexual development; and

R C 3. explain how one can manifest responsible

sexual behavior.

N O

This topic focuses on the sexual self, one of

the essential parts of human growth. It

I M emphasizes the biological and environmental

influences confronting sexual development.

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 THE HUMAN
SEXUAL
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 Sexual behaviors examples:

There is a diverse array of activities that can be
classified as sexual behavior: masturbation, oral-
genital stimulation (oral sex), penile-vaginal
intercourse (vaginal sex), and anal stimulation or
anal intercourse..
 BIOLOGICAL SEX

A person's biological sex usually refers to

their status as female, male, or intersex
depending on their chromosomes,
reproductive organs, and other
characteristics. Chromosomes are tightly
packed DNA, or molecules that contain the
genetic instructions for the development and
functioning of all living things.
 How is biological sex inherited?
The X and Y chromosomes, also known as the sex
chromosomes, determine the biological sex of an individual:
females inherit an X chromosome from the father for a XX
genotype, while males inherit a Y chromosome from the father
for a XY genotype (mothers only pass on X chromosomes)
THE HUMAN SEXUAL
RESPONSE

The sexual response cycle illustrates the physical and

emotional changes when a person is sexually aroused
and engages in sexually stimulating activities, such as
intercourse and masturbation. Understanding how
your body reacts during each phase of the cycle
might help you improve your relationship and pinpoint
the source of any sexual issues.
There are four stages to the
sexual response cycle:
excitement, plateau, orgasm
and resolution.

These stages affect both

men and women.
 Phase 1: Excitement
the body prepares for sexual activity by tensing
muscles and increasing heart rate and blood
pressure

Phase 2: Plateau
breathing becomes more rapid and the muscles
continue to tense; the glans at the head of the
penis swells and the testes enlarge in the male; in
the female, the outer vagina contracts and the
clitoris retracts.
 General characteristics of the excitement phase,
which can last from a few minutes to several hours
include the following:
Muscle tension increases.
Heart rate quickens and breathing is accelerated.
Skin may become flushed (blotches of redness
appear on the chest and back).
Nipples become hardened or erect.
Blood flow to the genitals increases, resulting in
swelling of the woman's clitoris and labia minora
(inner lips), and erection of the man's penis.
Vaginal lubrication begins.
The woman's breasts become fuller and the vaginal
walls begin to swell.
The man's testicles swell, their scrotum tightens
and begin secreting a lubricating liquid.
 General characteristics of the plateau phase, which
extends to the brink of orgasm, include the following:

The changes begun in phase 1 are intensified.

The vagina continues to swell from increased blood
flow, and the vaginal walls turn a dark purple.
The woman's clitoris becomes highly sensitive (may
even be painful to touch) and retracts under the
clitoral hood to avoid direct stimulation from the penis.
The man's testicles tighten.
Breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure continue to
increase.
Muscle spasms may begin in the feet, face, and hands.
Muscle tension increases.
 Phase 3: Orgasm
The climax of sexual excitement that is usually
accompanied by ejaculation of semen in the male and by
vaginal contractions in the female. orgasmic.

Phase 4: Resolution
During resolution, the body slowly returns to its normal
level of functioning, and swelled and erect body parts
return to their previous size and color. This phase is
marked by a general sense of well-being, enhanced
intimacy and, often, fatigue. Some women are capable
of a rapid return to the orgasm phase with further
sexual stimulation and may experience multiple orgasms.
The orgasm is the climax of the sexual response cycle. It
is the shortest of the phases and generally lasts only a
few seconds.
General characteristics of this phase include the
following:
Involuntary muscle contractions begin.
Blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are at their
highest rates, with a rapid intake of oxygen.
Muscles in the feet spasm.
There is a sudden, forceful release of sexual tension. In
women, the muscles of the vagina contract.
The uterus also undergoes rhythmic contractions.
In men, rhythmic contractions of the muscles at the
base of the penis result in the ejaculation of semen.
A rash, or "sex flush" may appear over the entire body.

 Resolution : Men need recovery time after orgasm,

called a refractory period, during which they cannot
reach orgasm again. The duration of the refractory
period varies among men and usually lengthens with
advancing age.
GROUP 3 MEMBERS:
RENDON, VINCENT JHON
BALIO, KATHERINE
SANTILLIAN, MIKYLA
GONZALES, JOSIEMER
EHERA, MICAH GRACE