UNPACKING THE SELF –
SEXUAL SELF
Prepared by:
Marisol Ariza
UNDERSTANDING BASIC OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Human Sexual Behavior is complex and complicated; thus,
it is not at all different from other species (Feldman, 2010).
SEXUAL SELF-CONCEPT
GENDER STEREOTYPES
TABOO TOPIC
HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM IS AN ORGAN
System by which produces and bears offspring. It requires
the union between male and female reproductive system to
which carries out to produce another life form
HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
MALE FEMALE
• Testis – is the most important part of • Ovary – a pair of small, oval and
male reproductive organ organs which produces ova
• Scrotum – it is a sac of skin where the • Fallopian tube – are pair of thin tubes
two testes are enveloped directly that lead from ovaries to uterus
below and outside of the abdomen • Uterus – (womb) is a hollow pear-
• Prostate glands – it carries out both shaped elastic muscular structure
urine and seminal fluid where fertilized ovum (zygote)
• Penis – it is where ejaculation occurs develops into a baby
by sending sperm cell from testis and • Vagina – it is tube leading to outside
secrete out of the body through an opening called
• Sperm – it is a male gametes, one that vulva
is necessary for the egg to develop
and become a baby
EROGENOUS ZONE
These are parts of the body that
particularly is sensitive to touch,
pressure and vibration which
contributes to sexual arousal.
Identifying erogenous zone (“hot
spot”) gives a different reaction and
effect to a person.
PHASES OF SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE
Sexual response follows four
phases: arousal, plateau,
orgasm and resolution.
AROUSAL PHASE
The arousal phase is a subjective sense of sexual
pleasure. The physiological sign in males is penile
tumescence (erection) and vasocongestion to female
leads to vaginal lubrication and nipple erection.
PLATEAU PHASE
The plateau phase is a brief period of time before the
orgasm. It is the body’s preparation for orgasm.
ORGASM PHASE
The orgasm phase is an intense, highly pleasurable
experience. When this phase is reached, rhythmic
muscular contractions occur in the genitals. In males, the
contractions expel semen, a fluid containing sperm, a
process called ejaculation. In both women and men,
breathing and heart rates reach maximum.
RESOLUTION PHASE
The resolution phase is where the decrease of arousal
(particularly) happens. Genitals resume their unaroused
state and shape, blood pressure, breathing, and heart
rate return to normal.
DIVERSITY OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Sexual behavior transcends
in different forms. It may be
influenced by not only the
basic physiological aspect of
sexuality but also by different
expectation, attitudes and
beliefs
Terms to ponder:
• Sex
• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression
• Cisgender
HETEROSEXUALITY
Homosexuality is romantically or sexually attracted to
people of their own gender.
Bisexuality is the attraction for both individuals of the
same gender and of other genders
TRANSSEXUALITY
Transsexual is a person who feels he/she belongs to the
opposite sex, and has a desire to assume the physical
characteristics and gender role of the opposite sex. The
transsexual person may use hormones or other
medications to suppress or enhance characteristics of
the opposite sex.
TRANSGENDERISM
Transgender is a person who views themselves as third
gender. Their gender identity or expression does not
match the sex they were assigned at birth
SEXUAL DISORDERS
➢Sexual Dysfunctions
➢Gender Dysphoria
➢Paraphilic Disorders
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
• Refers to a problem occurring
during any phase of the
sexual response cycle that
prevents the individual or
couple from experiencing
satisfaction from sexual
activity
• According to research, 43% of
women and 31% of men
report some degree of
difficulty. It can affect any
age.
Four Categories of Sexual Dysfunction
• Desire Disorder
- lack of sexual interest in sex
• Arousal Disorder
- inability to become physically aroused or excited during
sexual activity
• Orgasm Disorder
- delay or absence of orgasm
• Pain Disorder/Dyspareunia
- pain during intercourse
GENDER DYSPHORIA
Is a condition where a person
experiences discomfort or
distress because there’s a
mismatch between their
biological and gender identity.
PARAPHILIC DISORDERS
Recurrent, intense, sexually arousing fantasies, urges or
behaviors that are distressing or disabling and that
involve inanimate objects, children or nonconsenting
adults, suffering or humiliation of oneself or the partner
with the potential cause to harm
The Four Common Paraphilia
PEDOPHILIA
Is defined as recurrent and
intense sexually arousing
fantasies or behaviors
involving sexual activity with
a prepubescent child
VOYEURISM
Sexual arousal by observing
people who are naked,
disrobing or engaging in
sexual activity
TRANSVESTISM
It involves recurrent and intense sexual arousal from cross-
dressing. The typical person with this disorder is a heterosexual
male who began cross-dressing in a childhood or adolescence
EXHIBITIONISM
It is characterized by
achievement of sexual
excitement through genital
exposure, usually to an
unsuspecting stranger
SEXUAL SADISM DISORDER
• Recurrent and intense sexual arousal from he physical or
psychological suffering of another person.
SEXUAL MASOCHISM DISORDER
• Recurrent and intense sexual arousal from pain
Republic Act No. 11313
• Safe Spaces Act of Sen. Risa Hontiveros was approved last April 15, 2019
• It seeks to penalize catcalling, wolf-whistling and other forms of gender-based
street harassment against men, women and the LGBT community
• The provision of the law are being implemented in every streets, schools and
offices in the country.
