Soc 152A Notes 40 - Professor Baldwins (two of them) promoted ideas about human sexuality and safe, PDF

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Professor Baldwins (two of them) promoted ideas about human sexuality and safe, fun sex practices....

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Gays & lesbians may find it easier to express sexual desires bc anatomy is same Vibrators: electrically powered vibrating device used for sexual stimulation -made for men & women but women use them more -may use during masturbation or sex Dildos: sex toy often shaped like a penis used to penetrate the vagina or anus -strap-ons usually designed for lesbian sex -usually need lubricant Anal beads: plastic beads inserted into anus & pulled out slowly Cock rings: placed around base of penis to enhance/extend erections by restricting blood flow to penis (dangerous if worn too long) Masturbatory sleeves: unpowered reverse of dildos (look like vagina for penis to go into) Erotic dolls: popular with some men Clean sex toys! Sex play: variety of playful activities that add pleasure to sexual interactions Great sex (Box 6.4) -being present & focused -connection -intimacy -communication (non and verbal) -authenticity, transparency -transcendence, bliss -exploration, risk taking -vulnerability Kama Sutra (love guide) -penis & vagina should be similar sizes to one another -coital positions and foreplay -homosexuality isn’t a stable orientation -written for and about wealthy classes Aka people in the Congo have sex many times a week -seminal nurture: belief that fetuses require repeated infusions of semen to grow -had never masturbated Box 6.5: Mark O’Brian was a survivor of child polio so spent life inside an iron lung; went to visit a sex surrogate who helped him feel sexually aroused Illegal to have sex with a mentally disabled person bc they can’t always provide consent Quadriplegia: paralysis affecting almost entire body below neck Paraplegia: paralysis affecting lower half of body Erotic sensitivity of unaffected body regions increases over time -may experience phantom orgasm (spinal cord injury)- men -penis may not be able to become erect -ejaculation may be possible -women may lose vaginal lubrication -women may not be able to orgasm -can get pregnant & have baby but may cause complications/premature birth Arthritis interferes with sexual expression (affects women & elderly more)...