The Sexual

Self
 Sex refers to a set of biological
SEX attributes in humans It is primarily
associated with physical and
vs physiological features.
 Male and female
Gender
Gender refers to the socially
constructed roles, behaviors,
expressions and identities of men and
women and diverse people. not
confined to a binary nor is it static.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Ancient Times
• Men are mighty and
honorable
• Women are viewed as
a possession of men.
• Women were
forbidden to own
property an had no
rights.
Contemporary Era  able to share equally in the
distribution of power and influence;

 have equal opportunities for

financial independence;

 enjoy equal access to education;

 share responsibility for the home

and children and are completely free
from coercion, intimidation and
gender-based violence both at work
and at home.
What is SOGIE?
 Other Gender
Gay
Classification
• Used in some cultural settings to represent men
who are attracted to men in a romantic, erotic
and/or emotional sense.
Lesbian
• Usually refers to a woman who has a romantic and/or
sexual orientation toward women. Some nonbinary
people also identify with this term.
Genderqueer
• A person who does not identify or express their gender
within the gender binary.
 Challenges of the LGBTQ+ Members
Internalized Oppression
• This happens to gay, lesbian and bisexual people, and
even heterosexuals, who have learned and been taught
that heterosexuality is the norm and “correct way to
be”.

Transphobia
• Someone who has hate, fear, or disgust for transgender
people or anyone who does not fit into the male/female
gender binary.
 Types of Behavior
Solitary Behavior
• A behavior involving only one individual. Self-
gratification means self-stimulation that leads to sexual
arousal and generally, sexual climax
Sociosexual Behavior
• Involving more than one person.
• Usually begins in childhood and may be motivated by
curiosity, such as showing or examining genitalia.
• May also involves physical contact
 Physiology of Human Sexual
Response
Excitement Phase
• This is also called as “Desire Phase” wherein sexual
fantasies trigger sexual urges.
• Arousal – Stimulation of sexual pleasure and
physiological signs this may include;
1. Penile Tumescence – increase flow of blood into the
penis
2. Female release lubrication (Vasocongestion) and
nipples erect (Breast Tumescence) during this stage
 Physiology of Human Sexual
Response
Plateau Phase
• It is generally a brief duration. If stimulation is continued,
orgasm usually.
Sexual Climax
• Marked by a feeling of abrupt, intense pleasure, a rapid
increase in pulse rate and blood pressure, and spasms of
the pelvic muscles causing contractions of the female
reproductive organ and ejaculation by the male.
• Also characterized by involuntary vocalizations.
 Physiology of Human Sexual
Response
Resolution Phase
• The last stage that refers to the return to a normal or
subnormal physiologic state.
• Males return to normal even if stimulation continues.
• Females are physically capable of repeated orgasms
without the intervening “rest period” required by males.
Refractory Period – A recovery time to be sexually ready
again.
 Natural Method of Contraception

Abstinence
• A natural method involves refraining from sexual
intercourse and is the most effective natural birth
control method with ideally 0% fail rate.
Calendar Method
• Also called as the rhythm method. It entails
withholding from coitus during the days that the
woman is fertile.
• Woman is likely to conceive 3 or 4 days before and
after the ovulation.
 Artificial Method of Contraception
Oral Contraceptives
• Also known as the pill, oral contraceptives contain
synthetic estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen
suppresses Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
and LH to prevent ovulation.
Subdermal Implants
• Are two rod-like implants inserted under the skin of
the female during her menses or in the 7th day of her
menstruation to make sure that she will not get
pregnant.
• Can be helpful for 3 to 5 years.
 Artificial Method of Contraception
Vaginal Ring
• Releases a combination of estrogen and
progesterone and it surrounds the cervix. This is
inserted into the female reproductive organ and
remains there for 3 weeks.
Intrauterine Device
• Is a small, T-shaped object containing progesterone that
is inserted into the uterus via the female reproductive
organ. It prevents fertilization by creating a local sterile
inflammatory condition to prevent implantation of the
zygote.
 Artificial Method of Contraception
Male Condoms
• A latex or synthetic rubber sheath that is placed
on the erect male reproductive organ before
penetration into the female reproductive organ to
trap sperm.
Female Condoms
• Made up of latex rubber sheaths that are pre-lubricated
with spermicide. They are usually bound two rings. The
outer ring is first inserted against the opening of the
female reproductive organ and the inner ring covers the
cervix.
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