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SEXUAL SELF
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 SEXUALITY
Refers to the ways by which humans experience and
express themselves as sexual beings.

Maleness or femaleness, capacity to experience sexual

pleasure, identification of ourselves in view of
biological sexual characteristics—these are only among
the basic components of sexuality.
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Gender identity – refers to one’s concept of being

male or female.
Sexual orientation – is defined as one’s erotic
attraction and romantic interest with the opposite
or same gender.
Gender expression –which denotes how a person
objectifies his or her gender identity through
manner of dressing, appearance, or demeanor.
Biological sex –depends on hormones and genitalia
Sex results from
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Gender results from
biological structural socialization within
differences between one’s culture.
males and females
 Sexual orientation is a dynamic spectrum and may
change through time.
For instance, as time goes by, a person may :
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stay as heterosexual
predominantly heterosexual, occasionally
homosexual
bisexual
predominantly homosexual, occasionally
heterosexual
always homosexual
They go through a process of discovery, as they are
uncertain.
The structure and development of our sexual body
At birth, the basis of Male and Female
assigning one’s sex or Secondary Sex
gender as either male or
female is determined by Characteristics
the structure of the
external genitalia.
(Primary sexual
characteristics)
 The biology of sexual behaviour:
Human sexuality is not just sexual anatomy.
It is also characterized by expression (or suppression of in some cases) of sexual
feelings and thoughts into certain actions either individually or with another
sexual being.

SEXUAL BEHAVIOR – refers to what we actually do to experience the fullness

or our sexual body.

Erogenous zones - the body parts that are sensitive to sexual stimulation .
Biological bases of lust, love, attachment
LUST - which is basically characterized by having the urge
to experience pleasure through sexual intimacy with
someone is influenced by neurophysiological mechanisms
or certain areas in the brain and the production of
hormones like estrogens and androgens.

◦- is mediated by both the cerebral cortex or the thinking

brain structure and the subcortical regions, consisting of
the emotional part of the brain.
Biological bases of lust, love, attachment

LOVE - governed by the attraction system in our

brain characterized by an increased production of
the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine
and low level of serotonin.
Biological bases of lust, love, attachment
ATTACHMENT - is a phenomenon regulated by emotion
system in the brain through the neuropeptides oxytocin
and vasopressin which are released by hypothalamus.
- hormones are usually released after partners experienced
fullness of sexual union(vasopressin), during childbirth and
nursing a baby(oxytocin), cuddling, and other emotionally
intimate activities.
Biological bases of lust, love, attachment
These 3 emotion circuits in the brain are intertwined with one
another, yet, they could function differently and independently.
HOWEVER,
Culture or nurture also interact with biology to shape our sexual
behavior.
Humans developed the capacity to determine inappropriate sexual
behaviors, unhealthy attractions, or destructive attachments—as
such we become more self-determining or self-regulating.
 The psychology of sexual response
Humans do not automatically engage in a sexual activity upon the
presence of a sexually stimulating condition, nor do they reflexively
act on their sexual urges. This is because of our so-called crowning
glory, the thinking part of our brain called the cerebral cortex that
governs for sexual processes, functioning or behavior. (Nevid, et. Al,
1995)
The psychology of sexual response

Women engage in sexual activity as a result of emotional

intimacy of being in love; while men are believed to be
driven by purely sexual desire at times resulting from
being attracted physically. (Gender differences when it
comes to the motivations behind the sexual response)
(Conaco,et.al,2003)

Sexual responses is a way to fulfill more psychological or

even spiritual needs at times. (Diamond,2014)
 The psychology of sexual response

Therefore:
The sexual response is not an independent response of the human
body.
It is as much interconnected with the different systems, especially
to the mental and personality make up and to socio-cultural factors
that continue to shape human being’s intra and inter-subjectivities.
The psychology of sexual response
Sexual act -is not just a sexual response that is purely
determined by lust or desire or physiological arousal
-it is not just about tension or drive reduction
- but it is a way to fulfill more psychological or even spiritual
needs at times: the need to belong, to be one with someone, to
feel the strengths and vulnerabilities of the self and the other,
the need to be good about oneself, to know one’s worth, to be
valued and respected, to share one’s innermost thoughts and
feelings with another soul, to escape one’s isolation and
alienation, and many more (Diamond,2014)
Areas of Sexuality
Physical
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Mental
Emotional
Psychological
Socio-cultural
Spiritual
These are all interconnected.
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REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND

GENDER IDENTITY, EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE HAPPY.

Happiness in relationships (good relations, loving each other)

Happiness in physical/sexual relationship (there’s lust, satisfaction, orgasm)
Free from diseases (sexually transmitted diseases, HIV-AIDS)
Acceptance and respect from the society
Productive lives (industry, life’s direction, contribution to the society)
Filipino Teenage Sexuality
- More and more teenagers engage in sexual activities like “premarital sex
(PMS), multiple sex, casual sex, pornography, cohabitation” (De Jose,
2013).
-Though studies show varying figures, the number of Filipino teens
engaging in sexual acts prior to marriage shows an alarming and
increasing trend(De Jose, 2013, YAFS,2013).
-More alarming is the emergence of a new sexual phenomenon among
sexually active teenagers, which is the so-called FUBU(fuck buddy) or
FB(friends with benefits), a non-romantic sexual relations that occur
regularly between friends with no commitment or strings
attached(YAFS,2013).
Filipino Teenage Sexuality
Majority of teenagers who engage in pre-marital sex and
other sexual acts seem oblivious to the risks of sexually
transmitted infections(STIs) or HIV or unplanned pregnancy,
thus, the lack of concern as well about unprotected sex.
Females or males alike, regardless of who the partner
appear to have a lack of regard about the use of protective
measures.
Filipino Teenage Sexuality
Latest data reveal that at greater risks are males having sex
with males who remain indifferent to the idea of protection
during sexual encounters.
There is a noted lack of awareness of HIV and other STIs
through the recent years (95% in 1994 vs. 83.33& in 2013
(YAFS,2013).
 Group Output:
◦Create an awareness/ informational campaign
material regarding gender sensitivity and how to
avoid gender discrimination in the campus.
◦Post it in social media and it must generate a
minimum of 30 shares.