Chapter 2 Lesson 1 Physical and Sexual Self

CHAPTER 2
UNPACKING THE SELF
LESSON 1
the Physical and
Sexual Self
Michele Angela N. Herebesi, RPm
INSTRUCTOR
Objectives
1. discuss the developmental aspect of
the reproductive system;

2. describe the erogenous zones;
3. explain human sexual behavior;
4. characterise the diversity of sexual
behavior;
5. describe sexually transmitted diseases
and
6. differentiate natural and artificial
methods of contraception
Marieb, E.N. (2001) explains that the gonads
(reproductive glands that produce the gametes;
testes or ovary) begin to form until about eight
week of embryonic development.
the formation of male or female structures
depends on the presence of testosterone.
Any intervention with the normal pattern of sex
hormone production in the embryo results in
strange abnormalities
Pseudohermaphrodites
individuals who are having accessory
reproductive structures that do not
"match" their gonads
Hermaphrodites
individuals who posses both ovarian and
testicular tissues but this condition is
rare.
Puberty
is the period of life, generally
between the ages of 10 and 15
years old, when the reproductive
organs grow to their adult size and
become functional under the
influence of rising levels of gonadal
hormones.
Erogenous Zones
Refer to parts of the body that
are primarily receptive and
increase sexual arousal when
touched in a sexual manner.

Mouth
Breasts
Genitals
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.

Neck
Thighs
Abdomen
Feet
Human Sexual
Behavior
is defined as any activity-solitary, between
two persons, or in a group- that induces
sexual arousal (Gebhard, P. H. 2017).

There are two major factors that determine
human sexual behavior;

1. the inherited sexual response patterns
that have evolved as a means of
ensuring reproduction.
2. the degree of restraint or other types of
influence exerted on the individual by
society in the expression of his
sexuality.
Types of Behavior
Solitary Behavior
Self-gratification means self-
stimulation that leads to sexual
arousal and generally, sexual climax.

Generally beginning at or
before puberty, is very
common among young males.

Majority of males and females
have fantasies of some
sociosexual activity while they
gratify themselves,
Types of Behavior
Sociosexual Behavior
Heterosexual behavior is the
greatest amount of sociosexual
behavior that occurs between only
one male and one female.

Physical contact involving necking or
petting is considered as an ingredient of
the learning process and eventually of
courtship and the selection of a
marriage partner.
Types of Behavior
Sociosexual Behavior
Petting differs from hugging, kissing,
and generalized caresses of the
clothed body to practice involving
stimulation of the genitals.

Coitus, the insertion of the male
reproductive structure into the female
reproductive organ, is viewed by society
quite different ly depending upon the
marital status of the individuals.

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,
swelling of all distensible body parts,
more rapid breathing, the secretion of
genital fluids, vaginal expansion, and a

general increase in muscle tension.
Plateau Phase
it is generally of brief duration. If
stimulation is continued orgasm usually
occurs.
Sexual Climax
it is 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.

Resolution Phase
it is the last stage that refers to the
return to a normal or subnormal
physiologic state. Males and females are
similar in their response sequence.
Whereas males return to normal even if
stimulation continues, but continued
stimulation can produce additional
orgasms in females.
Nervous System Factors
The entire nervous system plays
a significant role during sexual
response. The autonomic system
is involved in controlling the
involuntary responses.
The Brain will interpret the sensory
message and dictate what will be
the immediate and appropriate
response of the body.

The efferent cerebrospinal nerves
receive commands from the brain and
send them to the muscles;
the spinal cord serves as a great
transmission cable.
the muscles contract in response to the
signal coming from the motor nerve
fibers while glands secrete their
respective products.
The hypothalamus and the limbic
system are the parts of the brain
believed to be responsible for
regulating the sexual response.
Each individual has coded in its brain
two sexual response patterns, one for
mounting (masculine) behavior and one
for mounted (feminine) behavior.

apart from brain-controlled sexual
responses, there is some reflex (i.e., 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.

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CHAPTER 2

UNPACKING THE SELF

the Physical and

the reproductive system;

(reproductive glands that produce the gametes;

testes or ovary) begin to form until about eight

week of embryonic development.

the formation of male or female structures

depends on the presence of testosterone.

Any intervention with the normal pattern of sex

hormone production in the embryo results in

reproductive structures that do not

"match" their gonads

testicular tissues but this condition is

between the ages of 10 and 15

years old, when the reproductive

organs grow to their adult size and

become functional under the

influence of rising levels of gonadal

are primarily receptive and

increase sexual arousal when

touched in a sexual manner.

another. Some people may

enjoy being touched in a certain

area more than the other areas.

two persons, or in a group- that induces

sexual arousal (Gebhard, P. H. 2017).

human sexual behavior;

influence exerted on the individual by

society in the expression of his

stimulation that leads to sexual

arousal and generally, sexual climax.

before puberty, is very

common among young males.

have fantasies of some

sociosexual activity while they

greatest amount of sociosexual

behavior that occurs between only

one male and one female.

petting is considered as an ingredient of

the learning process and eventually of

courtship and the selection of a

and generalized caresses of the

clothed body to practice involving

stimulation of the genitals.

reproductive structure into the female

reproductive organ, is viewed by society

quite different ly depending upon the

marital status of the individuals.

blood pressure; a sudden rise in blood

supply to the surface of the body

resulting in increased skin temperature,

swelling of all distensible body parts,

more rapid breathing, the secretion of

genital fluids, vaginal expansion, and a

stimulation is continued orgasm usually

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.

return to a normal or subnormal