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Sexuality over the Lifespan

Sexuality over the Lifespan. Rhonda Martin, MS, RN The University of Tulsa. Infant & Childhood Sexuality. sensual pleasure - touch “cutaneous phase” foundation for further stages of growth nonverbal communication gender role - “toys” curiosity masturbation sexplay.

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Sexuality over the Lifespan

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  1. Sexuality over the Lifespan Rhonda Martin, MS, RN The University of Tulsa

  2. Infant & Childhood Sexuality • sensual pleasure - touch “cutaneous phase” • foundation for further stages of growth • nonverbal communication • gender role - “toys” • curiosity • masturbation • sexplay

  3. Sexuality in Adolescence • physical changes during puberty • secondary sex characteristics • begin @ 9-14 girls, growth spurt, breast development, hair growth, menstruation, feel awkward, embarrassed, insecure • begin @ 11-14 boys, growth spurt, hand & foot and muscle mass, voice deepening, hair growth, scrotal development, ejaculation

  4. Sexuality in Adolescence • psychosexual development - although physically mature, still learning how to handle gender and social roles, and sexual scripts. • peer influence • parental influence • “inoculation boosters” • self-worth, self-esteem • media

  5. Adolescent Sexual Behavior • masturbation • petting (first base) • first intercourse • AIDS effect on behavior • homosexuality

  6. Adolescent Sexual Behavior • teen pregnancy • contraception • methods to decrease teen pregnancy • sex education

  7. Androgynous Childrearing • Toys • encourage - human 1st, then  or  • parental modeling

  8. Sexuality in Early Adulthood • developmental concerns • establishing sexual orientation • integrating love & sex • forging intimacy & making commitments • making fertility/childbearing choices • evolving a sexual philosophy

  9. Sexuality in Early Adulthood • premarital sexuality • delayed first marriage • being “single” • abstinence standard • cohabitation

  10. Discussion Questions • What did you learn about sexuality during childhood from parents, peers, media, school, religion? • What did parents do to restrain/encourage sexual activities in grade school, junior-high, high school, college?

  11. Discussion Questions • At what age should children be taught about heterosexuality, homosexuality, contraception, teen pregnancy? • Indicate the motivation for extra-relational sex. Consider age, culture, ethnic, and gender implications.

  12. Discussion Questions • At what age are these acceptable for females and males: holding hands, kissing, petting, oral sex, masturbation, sexual intercourse, and anal sex? • Review suggestions to reduce teen pregnancy in the text (pg. 398-399). Discuss: would they work? Which would be most effective? Will any be implemented soon? Or are being used in your community? Would you support the implementation of these and how?

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