1. Sexuality
By: Courtney Schultz

2. Menu Definitions Normal Aspect Sexual Culture Sexual Identity
Identity Styles
Sexual Firsts
Heterosexual
Sexual Script
Homosexual
Disclosure
Self-Stimulation
Contraceptives
Web Links

3. Definitions
The condition of being characterized and distinguished by sex.
Concern with or interest in sexual activity.
Sexual character or potency.

4. Normal Aspect Much about adolescent sexuality are:
Problems
Adolescent pregnancy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexuality is a normal part of adolescence

5. Sexual Culture 50 years ago – sex strictly for married
Today – enormous increase in pregnancy among unmarried
Most Americans are undecided about sex, but it’s everywhere
Tension between parents and kids
Most prevalent in the United States

6. Sexual Identity Many aspects to developing: Managing sexual feelings
Developing new forms of intimacy
Learning skills to regulate sexual behavior
Involves:
Sexual orientation
Homosexual
Heterosexual
Bisexual
Activities, interests, and styles of behavior

7. 5 Sexual Identity Styles
Sexually naïve – low self-esteem, high sex anxiety, virgins
Sexually unassured – low self-esteem, feel unattractive
Sexually competent – confident, comfortable with sexual behavior
Sexually adventurous – explore sexual options
Sexually driven – lots of experience

8. Sexual Behavior – Age of Firsts
Male
1st kiss – 13.9
1st French – 14.6
Touch breast – 14.9
Touch penis – 15.7
Touch vagina – 15.4
Intercourse – 16.3
Oral sex – 16.9
Female
1st kiss – 15.0
1st French – 15.5
Touch breast – 16.2
Touch penis – 16.6
Touch vagina – 16.4
Intercourse – 17.0
Oral sex – 17.8

9. Heterosexual Progression
In one study
Progression consistent
Kissing precedes petting
Petting precedes sexual intercourse
Intercourse precedes oral sex

10. Heterosexual Trends
Percent who say they have had sexual intercourse increased dramatically
Proportion of female college student who report they had intercourse increased more rapidly than males
Initial base for males was greater

11. Heterosexual Incidence
National survey by Guttmacher Inst.
8 in 10 girls and 7 in 10 boys are virgins at age 15
Probability of adolescent sex increases with age
Initial sexual intercourse usually occurs about 8 years before marriage

12. Sexual Script
Stereotyped pattern of role prescriptions for how individuals should behave sexually
Differences in male and female sexual scripts often cause problems as adolescent is working out sexual identities

13. “Reasons for having Sex”
National survey of 12 to 18 year olds
A boy is pressuring them
They think they are ready
They want to be loved
They don’t want people to tease them for being a virgin

14. Risk Factors
Under age of 16, most adolescents are ineffective users of contraceptives
Teen pregnancy and STDs
Early sexual activity linked to:
Excessive drinking, drug use, delinquency, and school-relate problems

15. Girls Risks In a longitudinal study:
Sexual involvement in girls leads to
Depression
Lower self-esteem
More sexual activity
Lower grades
Sexual involvement in boys leads to:
Substance abuse
Extensive sexual activity

16. Homosexual Stats Alfred Kinsey pioneered much research:
1 percent report being bisexual
Sexual attractions to both sexes
Between 2 & 5 report being homosexual
Active homosexuals even lower

17. Causes of Homosexuality
No firm answers available
Recent research suggests biological basis
Hormone, brain, and twin studies
A very early critical period might influence sexual orientation
No one factor as cause

18. Homosexual Progression
Not all, but most follow this pathway:
Quietly struggle with same-sex attractions in childhood
Recognition of homosexual in mid to late adolescence
Majority experience some degree of other-sex attractions

19. Defenses against Labeling
“I guess I was drunk”
“It was just a phase I was going through”
“I was lonely”
“I was just curious”
“I just love her and not all girls”

20. Disclosure Parents are seldom 1st to hear
Mother usually told before fathers
Mothers more likely to know
50 to 60 percent have disclosed to at least one sibling
1st person is usually a friend

21. Discriminations
Homophobia – having irrational feelings against homosexuals
Passing – process of hiding one’s sexual identity

22. Possible Link
Big concern with link between suicide risk and sexual orientation
15 percent of homosexuals have attempted suicide
Compared to 7% heterosexual

23. Self-Stimulation No matter the sexual orientation
Adolescents confront increasing arousal
Youths who are not dating or engaging in intercourse deal with
Self-stimulation or masturbation

24. Masturbation Most frequent sexual outlet Today teens not as guilty
As few as 15 percent are ashamed
Twice as many males as females said they had masturbated
No association between sexual adjustment and masturbation

25. Contraceptives Adolescents have increased use
Most common form is condom
Adolescent girls most common form is the pill
1/3 of girls who rely on the pill, also rely on condoms

26. Web Links
Main source – Adolescence
by Santrock

27. Menu Definitions Normal Aspect Sexual Culture Sexual Identity
Identity Styles
Sexual Firsts
Heterosexual
Sexual Script
Homosexual
Disclosure
Self-Stimulation
Contraceptives
Web Links

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