Women's Health Powerpoint

1. Sexuality Chapter 12 Desiree Cunningham

3. Sexual desires often reflect influences, sexual acts may feel affirming or degrading

4. Within childhood years, the body acts as a sense of home

6. Stereotypes about sexuality have arisen through racism, white dominance, etc.

7. Lesbians for example are stereotyped as ugly, masculine and assertive

8. The term “slut” is used commonly as a negative connotation of a female sexual being

10. Violent sexual experiences shape future sexuality in many cases

12. Any action or thought can spark sexual excitement or criticism

13. Sexual pleasure is a universal human right, whether any religious preference or spirituality a person may be

14. Restrictions on sex life through religious methods can leave negative impressions on sexuality

15. Suppression of sex can cause guilt in some cases, and in others form a new desire for change

17. Society portrays men as sexually dominant and women as passive

18. “Discrepancy” in desires among relationships can cause tension in couples

19. We must change how desire is defined, urging for new intimacy and new sexual desires

20. Media outlets portray desire narrowly

21. Desire is not a medical issue and should not be looked at through a medicinal perspective

24. Believed sex was “Three dancing spheres of energy”Pleasure Orgasm Ecstasy

26. Many different parts of the vagina can spark orgasm, and every body is different

27. The most common stimulation for orgasm is clitoral

28. Sexual tension will subside if an orgasm is not reached, however the body of both male and female may ache

29. Orgasms can occur once or multiple times

30. Not all people orgasm, understanding and exploring your body can aid in reaching orgasm

31. Factors like sexual, physical and emotional abuse can effect*Note: There are multiple resources available to learn how to achieve orgasms

33. Ejaculation, similar to male ejaculation, is caused by stimulation and results in releasing fluid

34. Ejaculation can occur with or without having an orgasm

36. Masturbation allows both men and women to be less dependent on partners

37. Masturbation is healthy and can even help keep vaginal tissue moist during menopause

38. If you have a negative connotation of masturbation, this can change over time

39. If trying masturbation, a person should seek a place that is comfortable and uninterrupted

41. Medications and hormones can cause inability to orgasm

42. Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone (all in women) effect desires

43. If there are problems resulting from medications or birth controls, seek a changeMany different things can effect hormones Menstrual cycles Birth control Pregnancy Nursing children Menopause Adrenal and Ovary removal

45. Societal pressures are placed on women to remain virgins

46. It is important to think about the decision of engaging in sexual activity

48. Often influenced by religious beliefs

50. Can be pleasurable but more multi-faceted because of another person

52. May only offer indirect clitoral stimulation

55. Vagina should be wet with fluids from the vagina or lubricant

57. Should also be lubricated

58. Vaseline and oils can wreck condoms and diaphragms

61. Accepting partner’s fantasies can be difficult

63. Very sensitive area and lubricant can aid

64. Should be gentle, go slow, and listen to your partner

65. Dangerous for transmitting sexual diseases

67. Helps if you feel good about yourself and your partner

69. Positive experiences with trusted partners can change negative sexual experiences

70. Disabilities often are misunderstood, knowledge can provide aid in helping your partner understand

71. Small inconveniences can be monumental barriers in relationships

72. It is often hard for a person with a disability to decide how much to disclose about their disability at one time

73. Communication helps in all aspects of a disability