Chapter 13 Development and Expression of Sexuality (2nd Half - Brenda Cantu)

1.) Fantasy - 98% of men and 80% of women had sexual fantasies involving someone other than their current partner. Men's fantasies tend to contain more explicit imagery, while women's are more romantic

2.) Kissing and Touching - kissing and touching begins most two-person sexual activities. Mutual caressing is also a main element of sexual simulation. Women commonly complain about their male partner rushing sexual activity, this is probably due to the fact that most men underestimate the importance of kissing and touching. Cunnilingus is oral stimulation of the female genitals and fellatio is oral stimulation of the penis. Pregnancy cannot occur through oral sex, however, STD's can still be spread.

3.) Self-Stimulation - better know as masturbation. Sexologist report masturbation is normal and healthy. 9 out of 10 men and 8 out of 10 women have reported experiencing self-stimulation. Among married couples, 57% of men and 37% of women report masturbating. Many people today still feel guilty or are not comfortable speaking about masturbation due to the negative view from society.

4.) Sex in the Age of AIDS - in the age of AIDS there is both good and bad news... The U.S. teenage birth rate remains one of the highest in the world. However, young people have become more knowledgeable about HIV and AIDS. From 1991 to 2005, the percent of high school students who had ever had sex decreased and condom use increased.

5.)Early Sexual Experiences - youthful sexual encounters are no longer referred to as pre-marital sex but as early sexual encounters due to the fact that most people are not virgins when they get married. By age 22, 90% of Americans have had sexual encounters. Average age for marriage is 27 for men and 25 for women.

6.) Sex and Infidelity in Committed Relationships - for men sexual satisfaction helps relationship stability. For women, relationship satisfaction help sexual stability. Couples overall marital satisfaction is strongly related to their sexual satisfaction. As couples age, sexual activity tends to decline. 91% of our society fell infidelity is wrong, however, Americans love to view media and popular television that shows acts of adultery. 25% of men and 10% women have committed adultery. In non-marital relationships, 1/3 of men and women have been unfaithful. 20% of divorces are caused by infidelity.

7.) Contraception - contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy and the spread of STD's. 23% of high school girls and 16% of high school boys do not use contraceptives. Contraceptives come in different forms...birth control pills, injections, implanted devices, condoms, and spermicides.

8.) STD's - no one is immune to STD's. There are 19 million new cases of individuals contracting STD's each year in the U.S. Highest age group is individuals under 25. Women suffer more severe long-term consequences including chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and cervical cancer. Examples of STD's include AIDS, chlamydia, HPV gonorrhea, herpes, pubic lice, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and viral hepatitis.

9.) Sexual Dysfunction - causes may be chronic illness, disabilities, performance anxiety, spectatoring, fear of pregnancy and STD's, and life stresses. Most sexual problems are from interpersonal factors, how a couple relates to one another. Examples of sexual dysfunctions are... erectile difficulties, premature ejaculation, orgasmic difficulties, and hypoactive sexual desire.

10.) Coping with Specific Problems - couples may be counseled by a sex therapist or by using medication. A sex therapist may suggest different methods like... sensate focus, for erectile difficulties and stop-start method or squeeze technique for premature ejaculation. Hypoactive sexual desire is usually the hardest to cure which may involve both therapeutic discussion and medication.