THE PHYSICAL

AND SEXUAL
SELF
PHYSICAL SELF

The Physical is the concrete dimension, the

tangible aspect of that can be directly
observed and examined. The Physical Self
refers to the body, this marvelous container
and complex, finely tuned, machine with which
we interface with our environment and fellow
beings.
SEXUAL SELF

Sexual self is define as

an individual’s evaluation
of his or her own sexual
feelings and actions.
Marieb, E.N (2001) explains that the
gonads (reproductive glands that
produce the gametes; testis or
ovary) begin to form until about the
8th week of embryonic development.
 ANY INTERVENTION WITH
THE NORMAL PATTERN OF
SEX HORMONE
PRODUCTION IN THE
EMBRYO RESULTS IN
STRANGE ABNORMALITIES
PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITES

A condition in which the individual

has a single chromosal and
gonadal sex but combines
feautres of both sexes in the
external genitalia, causing doubt
as to the true sex
PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITES
HERMAPHODITES

The condition of
having both male
and female
reproductive organs
Cryptorchidism
- A condition seen in newborn
when one or both of the male
testers have not passed down into
the scrotal sac. and cause sterility.
PHIMOSIS

Narrowing of the foreskin

of the male reproductive
structure and misplaced
urethral openings
 PUBERTY
A period of life, generally
between the ages 10 to 15
years old, when the
reproductive organs grow to
their adult size and become
functional under the influence
of rising levels of gonodal
hormones.
The reproductive organs continue to
grow for two years until sexual
maturation marked by the presence of
mature semens in the testes.

In females, the budding of their breast

usually occur at the age of 11, signals
their puberty age
DISEASES ASSOCIATED
WITH REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
 Infestations are the most common
problems associate with the reproductive
system in the adults.
 Vaginal infections are more common in
young and elderly women and in those
whose resistance to diseases is low.
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES OF MALE

PROSTATITIS- the
inflammation
(swelling) of the
prostate gland. It
can be very painful
and distressing.
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
DISEASES OF MALE

URETHRITIS- An
inflammation of the
urethra. That’s the tube
that carries urine from
the bladder to outside
the body. Pain with
urination is the main
symptom of urethritis.
Urethritis is commonly
due to infection by
bacteria.
 Tumors ( a mass of abnormal tissue) of
the breast and cervix are the most
common reproductive cancers in adult
females, and prostate cancer is a
widespread problem in adult male.
ENORGENOUS ZONES
● Refer to parts of the body that are primarily
receptive and increase sexual arousal when touched
in a sexual manner.
● Some of the commonly known erogenous zones are
the mouth, breasts, genitals, and anus. Erogenous
zones may vary from one person to another
● Some people may enjoy being touched in a certain
area more than the other areas. Other common
areas of the body that can be aroused easily may
include the neck, thighs, abdomen, and feet.
HUMAN SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
SOLITARY BEHAVIOR

● Self-gratification means self-stimulation that leads

to sexual arousal and generally, sexual climax.
Usually, most self-gratification takes place in
private as an end in itself, but can also done in a
sociosexual relationship.
● Self-gratification, generally beginning at or before
puberty. There are more males who perform acts
of self-gratification than females
SOCIOSEXUAL BEHAVIOR
● Heterosexual behavior is the greatest amount of sociosexual behavior that
occurs between only one male and one female. It usually begins in childhood
and may be motivated by curiosity, such as showing or examining genitalia.
COITUS- the insertion of the male reproductive structure in the female
reproductive organ.
 Premarital coitus- more likely to be tolerated in Western society but not encouraged if the individuals
intend marriage.
 Marital coitus- usually regarded as an obligation in most societies.
 Extramarital coitus- particularly by wives, is generally condemned and, if permitted, is allowed only
under exceptional conditions or with specified persons. Societies tend to be more lenient toward
males than females regarding extramarital coitus.
 Postmarital coitus- (i.e., coitus by separated, divorced or widowed persons) is almost always ignored.
Even societies that try to confine coitus to marriage recognize the difficulty of trying to force
abstinence upon sexually experienced and usually older persons.
PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN
SEXUAL RESPONSE
EXCITEMENT PHASE

 It is caused by increase in pulse and blood pressure; a

sudden rise in blood supply to the surface of the body
resulting in increased skin temperature, flushing, and swelling
of all distensible body parts (particularly noticeable in the
male reproductive structure and female breasts), more rapid
breathing, the secretion of genital fluids, vaginal expansion,
and a general increase in muscle tension.
 These symptoms of arousal eventually increase to a near
maximal physiological level that leads to the next stage.
 Plateau Phase
It is generally of brief duration. If
stimulation is continued, orgasm
usually occurs.

Sexual Climax
It is marked by a feeling abrupt
RESOLUTION PHASE
• It is the last stage that refers to the return
to a normal or subnormal physiological
state. Males and females are similar in
80%
their response sequence.
• Whereas males return to a normal even if
simulation continues, but continued
50%
stimulation can produce additional
orgasms in females. Females are
physically capable of repeated orgasms
without the intervening “rest period”
required by males.
NERVOUS SYSTEM FACTORS • The entire nervous system plays a significant role during sexual
responses.
• The autonomic system involved in controlling the involuntary responses.
• In the presence of a stimulus capable enough of initiating a sexual
response, the efferent cerebrospinal nerved transmit the sensory
messages to the brain.
• The brain will interpret the sensory message and dictate what will be the
immediate and appropriate response of the body.
NERVOUS SYSTEM FACTORS
• The hypothalamus and the limbic system are the parts of the brain
believed to be responsible for regulating the sexual response, but there
is no specialized “sex center” that has been located in the human
brain.

• Apart from brain-controlled sexual responses, there is some reflex (not

brain-controlled) sexual response. This reflex is mediated by the lower
spinal cord and leads to erection and ejaculation for male, vaginal
discharges and lubrication for female, when the genital and perineal
areas are stimulated.
SEXUAL PROBLEMS

PREMATURE EMISSION OF SEMEN

Is a common problem, especially for young males. Sometimes this is
not the consequence of any psychological problem but natural result
of excessive tension in a male who has been sexually deprived.
EJACULATORY IMPOTENCE
Which results from the inability to ejaculate in coitus, is uncommon
and is usually of psychogenic origin.
VAGINISMUS
A strong spasm of the pelvic musculature constricting the female
reproductive organ to that penetration is painful or impossible
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES HIV (human

01 immunodeficiency
virus)
03
A retrovirus that infects
CHLAMYDIA
the vital organs and cells
of the human ummune A very small parasitic
system. bacterium that, like a virus
requires the biochemical
mechanisms of another
cell in order to reproduce.

02 AIDS

A disease in which there is

a severe loss of the body’s
cellular immunity, greatly
lowering the resistance of
04
GONORRHEA
infection and malignancy. A venereal disease
involving inflammatory
discharge from the urethra
or vagina.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
05 SYPHILIS
A chronic bacterial
disease that is 07
HUMAN
PAPILLOMAVIRUS
A viral infection that is
contracted chiefly by passed between people
infection during sexual through skin to skin
intercourse, but also contact
congenitally by infection
of a developing fetus

06 CHANCROID
Bacterial infection that
HERPES SIMPLEX

08
causes open sores on or
around the genitals of men VIRUS
and women. Is spread from skin to
skin contact with
infected areas, often
during vaginal sex,
oral sex, anal sex, and
kissing. Herpes
causes outbreaks of
itchy, painful blisters
or sores that come
and go.
 TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS
A very common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is caused by infection with a
protozoan parasite
called trichomonas vaginalis
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL
METHOD OF
CONTRACEPTION
 NATURAL METHOD
ABSTINENCE
This natural method involves
refraining from sexual intercourse and
is the most effective natural birth
control method with ideally 0% fail
rate.
CALENDAR METHOD
This method is also called as the
rhythm method. It entails withholding
from coitus during the days that the
woman is fertile
BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE
Indicated the woman’s temperature at rest. Before the
day of ovulation and during ovulation, BBT falls at
0.5F; it increases to a full degree because of
progesterone and maintains its level throughout the
menstrual cycle.
CERVICAL MUCUS
METHOD
The change in the cervical mucus during
ovulation is the basis for this method. During
ovulation, the cervical mucus is copious, thin
and watery.
SYMPTOTHERMAL
METHOD
Basically a combination of the BBT method and
the cervical mucus method. The woman records
her temperature every morning and also takes
note of changes in her cervical mucus
OVULATION DETECTION
Uses and over-the-counter kit that requires the
urine sample of the woman. The kit can predict
ovulation through the surge of luteinizing
hormone (LH) that happens 12 to 24 hours before
ovulation.
 COITUS INTERRUPTS
One of the oldest methods that prevents
conception. A couple still goes in with coitus,
but the man withdraws the moment he
ejaculated to emit the spermatozoa outside of
the female reproductive organ.
ARTICICIAL METHODS

 ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
Also known as the pill, oral contraceptives
contain synthetic estrogen and progesterone.
 TRANSDERMAL . PATCH
Contains both estrogen and progesterone. The woman should
apply one patch every week for three weeks on the following
areas: upper outer arm, upper torso, abdomen, or buttocks.
 VAGINAL RING
Releases a combination of estrogen and progesterone and it
surround the cervix. This silicon ring is inserted into the female
reproductive organ and remains there for three weeks and then
removed on the fourth week, as menstrual flow would occur.
 SUBDERMAL IMPLANTS
Are two rod-like implants inserted under the skin of the female
during her menses or on the seventh day of her menstruation to
make sure that she will not get pregnant.
 HORMONAL INJECTIONS
Contains medroxyprogesterone, a progesterone, and is usually
given once every 12 weeks intramusculalry. The injection
causes charges in the endometrium and cervical mucus and
can help prevent ovulation
 INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
a small, T-shaped object containing progesterone that is inserted in the
uterus via the female reproductive organ. It prevents fertilization by creating
a local sterile inflammatory condition to prevent implantation of the zygote.
 CHEMICAL BARRIERS
such as spermicides, vaginal gels and creams, and glycerin films are used to caused
the death of sperm before they can enter the cervix and to lower the pH level of the
female reproductive organ so it will not become conducive for the sperm.
 DIAPHRAGM
it is a circular, rubber disk that fits the cervix and should be placed before
coitus. It works by inhibiting the entrance of the sperm into the female
reproductive organ and it works better when used together with a
spermicide
 CERVICAL CAP
is made of soft rubber and fitted on the rim of the cervix. It is
shaped like a thimble with a thin rim, and could stay in place for
not more than 48 hours.
 MALE CONDOMS
is a latex or synthetic rubber sheath that is placed on the erect
male reproductive organ before penetration into the female
reproductive organ to trap the sperm during ejaculation.
 FEMALE CONDOMS
Are made up of latex rubber sheaths that are pre-lubricated with spermicide.
They are usually bound by two tings. The outer ring is first inserted against
the opening of the female reproductive organ and the inner ring covers the
cervix.
 SURGICAL METHODS
During vasectomy, a small incision is made on each side of the
scrotum. The vas deferens is then tied, cauterized, cut, or
plugged to block the passage of the sperm. In women, tubal
ligation is performed after menstruation and before ovulation.
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