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Lesson 7 - Sexual Behaviors
Lesson 7 - Sexual Behaviors
INTRODUCTION
Behavior – actions
overt - observable
covert – not readily observable by the naked eye
We act because…
Motivation – something that drives us to do
something
Response to stimuli (something that incites to
action or exertion or quickens action)
Achieve pleasure or avoid pain.
Achieve a goal.
INTRODUCTION
Behavior – readily measurable
Frequency – how many times an action is done
in a span of time
Duration – how long does an action take place
Intensity – magnitude by which it is done
Diversity – variation of a similar behavior done in
various context
SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
Sexual Behavior – actions that humans agree to
interpret as an expression of their sexual motivations
or intentions.
Erotic behavior– involves any of the primary or
secondary erotic zones.
Primary erogenous zones – very sensitive to
touch such as mouth, anus, genitals and nipples.
Secondary erogenous zones – supportive of
the primary zones in eliciting response.
SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
TYPES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR ACCORDING
TO THE AIM OF THE BEHAVIOR
1. Auto-erotic – self-directed
masturbation – stimulation of one’s own genitals
2. Homoerotic – oriented to the same sex.
3. Heteroerotic – oriented to the other sex.
SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
Copulation – insertion of penis to the vagina
Non-copulation – hugging, kissing, caressing
Fellatio – oral stimulation of the penis
Cunnilingus – oral stimulation of the vagina
Anal sex – stimulation or penetration of the anal
orifice.
PARAPHILIAS