human sexuality

a pouch of skin that holds the testes and helps regulate the temperature

produce sperm cells and testosterone

ducts in the tests where sperm is created

tube where the sperm matures (high school, coat)

two tubes that lead from the testes to the seminal vesicles. carries sperm into the body (VD highway)

produces a thick milky fluid that's added to the sperm. makes food for semen (pit stop 1)

makes alkali to protect sperm (pit stop 2)

two small glands that secrete a clear, lubricating fluid into the urethra (pit stop 3)

the canal through which urine is discharged from bladder and which semen is discharged

the male organ of copulation and of urinary excretion

the loose fold of skin that covers the glands of the penis

fluid that contains sperm and fluids from the seminal vesicle, prostate, and cowpers gland. the semen fertilizes the egg during conception. may contain up to 500 million sperm

when the penis fills with blood and becomes larger. ejaculation does not always happen

occurs when the muscles in the reproductive system force semen through the urethra

the removal of the skin at the top part of the penis

surgical removal of al or parts of the vas deferens, usually as a means of sterilization

female reproductive glands that produce ova and estrogen

an egg in the ovary of the female

the female sex hormone

long tubes that connect an ovary to the uterus

the release of a mature ovum from the ovaries

an organ that receives and supports the fertilized egg during a pregnancy and contracts during childbirth to help delivery

the lowest part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. dilates during birth

a muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside part of the body

membrane covering the opening of the female system

screen door. outside layer of tissue of the female external genetalia

main door. inner layer of tissue of the female external genitialia

a small elongated highly sensitive erectile organ

• the uterine lining or inner layer of the uterus
• shed monthly during menstruation
• then grows back and gets thicker until next period

a decrease in estrogen in females and the cessation of menstrual cycle

painful menstruation

abnormal menstruation. could be cessation of menstruation athletics

inflammation of the female genital tract

the transport tube from the bladder to discharge urin

a condition, usually resulting in pain and dysmenorrhea, which is characterized by the abnormal occurrence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus

• 9-12 years old
• hormonal changes
• hair growth
• hips widen
• breast development
• voice changes
• acne (skin issues)

• 10-16
• testosterone release
• hair growth (pubic, chest, underarm)
• broadened shoulders
• muscles increase
• voice deepen
• acne (skin issues)
• penis development

• physical and emotional discomfort 1-2 weeks before period starts
• mood changes, cramps, breast tenderness, nausea, headaches, fatigue, bloated, weight gain, inability to sleep/ concentrate, depression

• fraternal: 2 sperm fertilize 2 eggs
• identical: 1 sperm fertilizes 1 egg then splits into 2

• a bond or connection you have with other people
• our needs are met when we form healthy relationships.
• healthy relationships based on shared value, interests and mutual respect
• all relationships can have effects on our physical and mental and emotional and social health

• casual: peers with something in common. teams, religion, cafeteria, school. no deep emotional bonds.
• close: strong emotional ties and feel comfortable sharing thoughts, feelings, experiences. open and honest communication, trust

• with member of opposite gender.
• there is affection, but you are not a couple
• helps you realize that all people, regardless of gender, have similar feelings and needs

learn about yourself, discover new interests, reaffirm values, build a future

• affection: a feeling of fondness for someone
• infatuation: exaggerated feelings of passion for another person
• affection = more realistic

the deliberate decision to avoid high risk behavior, including sexual activities before marriage, alcohol and other use. only 100% chance of elimination STD's

infectous disease spread from person to person through sexual contact

being sexually active with more than one person, engaging in unprotected sex, selecting high rish partners, using alcohol or other drugs,

some STDs are incurable (herpes and aids. viruses). some stds cause cancer. HPV --> cervical cancer. Hepatitis B --> liver cancer. some can cause complications that affect ability to reproduce. some can be passed from infected female to her child before, during or after birth, damaging bones, nervous system and brain of fetus.

• human papaloma virus
• a virus that can cause genital wrts or asymptomatic infections
• most common STD in US.
• detected trough pap smear

• pink or reddish warts with a cauliflower like top that appears on the genitals 1-3 months after infection.
• highly contagious, spread by any form of sexual contact with infected person
• treatment can ride body of warts but not virus

• a bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of both males and femals. 2 million infected in US.
• some cases experience no visible symptoms
• symptoms include discharge from penis or vagina, burning upon urination
• can lead to infertility. can be given to infants (eye infections and premature births)
• can be treated with antibiotics

• 2 types of herpes:
• cold sores
• genital sores
• symptoms are blister like sores in genital area
• medications can relieve symptoms but cannot cure herpes infection
• asymptomatic

• a bacterial STD that usually infects mucus membranes
• symptoms include discharge from genitals, burning upon urination
• 50% of females don't experience symptoms
• cured with antibiotics

• tiny insects that attach to the base of pubic hairs where they live and lay eggs, which develop into adult lice in two weeks
• signs and symptoms: intense itching in genital regions
• causes: sexual relations, infects bed sheets, clothes, furniture. can be present in hair over entire body
• treatment: medicated creams, lotions, shampoos to kill lice and eggs, must treat body, sheets, clothes. furniture

• bacterial
• the long range effects can be very serious, including death
• passed form person through direct contact with a syphilis sore
• sores occur on external genitalia, vagina, anus or rectum, lips and mouth
• transmission occurs during sex (anal, oral, vaginal)

• symptoms usually appear 10 -90 days after contact
• infected person gets a sore (chancre) which may be painful at the point of contact (mouth, anus, rectum, throat, sex organ)
• the chancre is usually firm, round, small and painless. appears at spot where bacterium entered body
• chancre lasts 1-5 weeks then heals on its own. its often internal and can't be seen

• 3-6 weeks
• copper colored rash which may appear on palms, soles of feet or all over the body
• accompanied by fever, headaches, indigestion, loss of appetite, loss of hair

• all symptoms disappear. victim thinks they are cured.
• if they have not received treatment, bacteria remains in body and beings to damage internal organs

• results of internal damage show up many years later
• 10-30 years after infection- sudden heart attack, failure of vision, loss of motor coordination, mental disturbances

• parasite transmitted through sexual intercourse or by contact with contaminated damp objects, like towels or toilet seats that may contain vaginal discharge
• signs/symptoms: foamy, itching, swelling, yellow green foul smelling discharge, painful urination

• acquired immune deficiency syndrome: a disease in which the immune system of the patient is weakened
• human immunodeficiency virus: a virus that attacks the immune system
• AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV
• opportunistic infections: infections that occur in individuals who do not have healthy immune systems
• transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk, oral sex, sex, sharing needles, birth

• asymptomatic stage: infected person has no symptems
• symptomatic stage: infected person experiences symptoms
• early stages: flu like symptoms. fever, rash, headaches, body aches
• later stages: difficulty thinking and remembering (its attacks the brain cells), swollen glands, weight loss, yeast infections
• NO CURE FOR HIV
• treatments have side effects and cost $1000/month