unit 3 - chapter 11
t/f: a person can be sexually healthy and choose not to have oral-genital (or any type of) sex.
true
t/f: assuming that neither person has a sexually transmitted infection, oral-genital sex is no less hygienic than kissing.
true
t/f: generally speaking, men think, daydream, and fantasize about sex more often than women.
true
t/f: how often a couple has sexual intercourse is likely to vary over time.
true
t/f: it is still possible in the United States to prosecute people for fornication.
true
t/f: surveys have found that many people today have tried more than one position of inter-course.
true
t/f: the content of sexual fantasies usually does not indicate sexual unhappiness or personality or psychological problems.
true
t/f: until 2003, in many states a married couple caught having oral sex in the privacy of their own home could be sent to prison.
true
t/f: very few women have sexual fantasies.
true
t/f: when it comes to oral-genital sex, both men and women want to receive more of it from their partners than they are getting.
true
the act of intercourse itself, though,
usually lasts 3 to 13 minutes with total time 15-60 minutes for most.
sexually intrusive thoughts (SITs)
- a large majority of men and women experience sexually intrusive thoughts (SITs)—sudden, involuntary, unwanted, disruptive sexual thoughts - found higher levels of distress among men and women who had actually previously experienced the sex acts contained in their intrusive thoughts.
sex toys
- more common with women and gay/bisexual men than heterosexual men - many partnered people masturbate + for most masturbation does not prevent satisfying sexual relationships with others
Other Sex Consequences
- sneezing or crying during orgasm - headaches after orgasm - penis fractures during sex - force against perineum or pubic bone - queefing, or farting during sex
afterplay
- snuggling, taking a bath together, cuddling, kissing, or simply touching. can include more fondling and more intercourse - after sex are moments of vulnerability. post-coital depression is when a partner feels empty or unhappy after intercourse. - can reassure the partner through touch and intimacy.
Mike and Carol just engaged in mutually satisfying sexual interaction with each other. Research tells us that they probably spent how much time engaged in the actual act of intercourse?
3 to 13 minutes
sodomy
anal or oral sex between people or sexual activity between a person and a non-human animal (bestiality), but it may also mean any non-procreative sexual activity (i.e., crimes against nature (anal sex or couldn't result in procreation))
Sneezing seven times in a row is the same as an orgasm.
false
t/f: Man-on-top (missionary) is the preferred posi-tion of intercourse in all cultures.
false
t/f: fantasizing about another person while having sex with your partner is usually an indication of a serious relationship problem.
false
t/f: masturbation leads to serious and negative health consequences.
false
t/f: more people have tried oral-genital intercourse than have tried anal intercourse.
false
t/f: most married people who masturbate do so because they are unhappy in their sexual relationships.
false
t/f: most people stop masturbating as soon as they establish a sexual relationship with someone.
false
t/f: only homosexual men can have anal inter-course.
false
t/f: single people have sex much more frequently than married or cohabiting couples.
false
t/f: women's sexual fantasies are just as visual and sexually explicit as men's.
false
not only is masturbation during adolescence not
harmful to sexual adjustment in young adulthood, but masturbation during marriage is often associated with a greater degree of marital and sexual satisfaction
If a person continues to masturbate after beginning a monogamous, long term sexual relationship, he or she probably
is masturbating to put variety into his or her sex life
masturbation is not
just a replacement activity that people use when they lack access to intercourse with a partner but, rather, is often a reflection of a sexually active lifestyle that involves a partner and includes regular intercourse
only one person required behavior
masturbation, mutual masturbation, sexual fantasy
dr. j. h kellogg and rev. sylvester graham both invented
mild, easily digestible food items, like cornflakes and graham crackers, that they believed would help curb excessive sexual appetite and guard against self-pollution.
#1 fantasy
multipartner sex (threesomes, orgies, group sex)
as with frequency,
sexual intercourse duration declines with age—older men and women report lower average durations than do their younger counterparts
partners who engage in vaginal intercourse alone,
spend less time having sex than those who include foreplay activities (kissing, cuddling, stroking the partner's body) and/or oral-genital sex
Which of the following statements about sexual fantasies is TRUE?
the majority of men and women have had sexual fantasies
Ethnic, Age, and Income Differences
- Blacks - less likely to masturbate and less likely to engage in oral sex and anal sex than Whites - Latinos - less likely to masturbate and less likely to engage in oral sex and anal sex than Whites - Masturbation and oral sex are related to education; higher levels for those with higher education
Preferred Sexual Behaviors
- Vaginal sex - most common and rated as appealing by 95% of both men and women - Oral sex - more find it appealing than are actually receiving it - Anal sex - among the least preferred and less than 5% engaging in it - Watching partner undress - 2nd highest
laws against consensual sex (2)
- adultery laws are invoked much more frequently than fornication laws, and politicians in several states are even attempting to strengthen the laws against that particular behavior - death (however, that ruling was later reversed; griffin v. rice). In states with adultery laws, it is also not uncommon for one member of a quarreling married couple to file for divorce or to press charges against the other to gain a financial or custody advantage during the divorce and settlement process - sodomy laws ban specific behaviors (usually non-penile/vaginal acts of intercourse) between consenting adults. At one time, nearly all the states had laws that forbade oral or anal sex, which were often referred to as "crimes against nature" + these laws reflected the early judeo-christian attitude that the only natural sexual act is heterosexual intercourse because it is the only sexual behavior that can result in reproduction + in four of those states (Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas), the sodomy laws were aimed specifically at homosexuals, but in the remaining nine the laws did not distinguish between heterosexual and homosexual couples + in 2003, supreme court struck down sodomy laws
cross-cultural perspectives
- although ethnic differences in masturbation rates continue to exist today, the size of these differences has diminished over time - african americans, especially women, are less likely than others to have engaged in this type of sexual behavior - lower rates for latinos for sexual behaviors or tried at least once - african americans had lowest rate for sexual behaviors or tried at least once - african americans are less likely than people from other ethnic groups to have engaged in anal intercourse, at least in the united states - the association between ethnicity and sexual behavior may differ depending on whether we are looking at men or women
anal sex: anus
- anal sphincter muscle contracts in response to attempted penetration, and attempts to force the penis (or any object) into the anus can result in injury - muscle spasms do not relax until 30 to 60 seconds after penetration, so the receptive partner often experiences some initial discomfort - about 70% of women report experiencing pain during the event - anal sex will almost certainly result in rupturing of small capillaries - condoms tear more often during anal intercourse than during vaginal intercourse - bacteria that are normally found in the anus can easily cause infection if introduced into the vagina.
laws against consensual sex
- as of 2016, a handful of states still have laws that make fornication (sexual intercourse between unmarried persons) and/or cohabitation (two unmarried individuals living together in a sexual relationship) a crime. - adultery (sexual intercourse between a married person and an extramarital partner) currently is a crime in 23 states and the military and historically has been considered a more serious offense because it violates the sanctity of the family. - alabama is currently the only state that continues to prohibit the sale of sex toys
sexually healthy person
- as someone who (a) feels positively about his or her sexuality (i.e., does not view sex as something naughty, bad, improper, or sinful and can engage in it without feeling guilty or anxious) (b) feels free to choose whether he or she wishes to engage in any particular sexual behavior. + "feels free," we mean free of peer pressure, partner pressure, and social pressure. + a person who is sexually inexperienced but who regards sex as something good and positive and vice versa (c) a person can say "no" and still be sexually healthy. similarly, saying "yes" does not prove that one is sexually healthy. (d) fulfillment from own relationships and behaviors + not doing it out of obligation - most therapists take the view that any behavior between consenting adults done in private that does not cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm to anyone involved is okay.
dr. j. h kellogg suggested
- bandaging the genitals and tying the hands as well as circumcision for boys - for adults, inserting steel sutures through the penis to prevent erection and applying carbolic acid to the clitoris. other practices during that time included electrical shock, acupuncture, and complete castration
sexually healthy person behavior
- behavior engaged by completely free choice - no physical or psychological damage done to self - no physical or psychological harm done to others - no interference with daily life + addiction to masturbating , porn or prefer those over partner + engaged in obsessively - examples of engaging in sex out of social environment + longtime partner: some countries, women opinions dont matter, making marriage legitimate + stigma of being a virgin
anal sex (2)
- both gay men and heterosexual couples engage in anal sex + het couples - much lower than other types of sex - doesnt mean person is gay if they enjoy anal stimulation + men prostate very sensitive - so few researchers have included homosexual women and/or lesbian couples in their studies, we know little about recent or lifetime experience with anal sex among these populations. - when the researchers asked participants about their sexual preferences, very few (only around 3%) rated anal inter-course as "very appealing." - research shows that people in serious or committed relationships are much more likely than single people or people in casual relationships to be actively engaging in anal intercourse
cock rings
- can get stuck - provide fuller, firmer erections for better sex - control premature ejaculation - can cause damage if on too long
STI's and oral sex
- cant always tell, sometimes symptomless' - increased risk + using condoms, dental dam, etc. can reduce risk - HIV transmission during unprotected anal sex is higher than unprotected vaginal intercourse + 13x more likely to contract HIV - bacteria: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis - viruses: HPV and genital herpes
masturbation myths
- cause us to go blind or deaf; cause nosebleeds, heart murmurs, acne, or painful menstruation; cause hair to grow on the palms of our hands; and result in insanity, loss of life, infertility, feeble-minded
fantasies can be problematic
- causes intense or chronic distress - fantasies about non-consensual activities, that might be harmful to them and they are worried they might act on them - fantasies or becoming an obsession or preoccupation
incidence of masturbation
- men were more likely to start masturbating before they experienced sexual intercourse, whereas women start masturbating after they started engaging in sexual intercourse. - most participants had engaged in masturbation during their lifetime - there is no age group in which lifetime or monthly masturbation rates are 0% - asexual men and women masturbate as often as their non-asexual counterparts
what is normal
- changes over the life span of an individual and history - during the victorian era, moralists and scholars argued that the only truly normal sexual behavior was heterosexual vaginal intercourse in the male-on-top "missionary" position. + man is supposed to be the dominant role and in control + in certain cultures, the only appropriate way + gay/lesbian, cant procreate, be considered unacceptable - freud suggested that kissing was merely a preliminary sexual activity "which should normally be rapidly passed, on the way to the definite sexual aim" of intercourse. + felt that anyone who lingered too long at this preliminary stage, showed a marked enjoyment of kissing or preferred kissing over intercourse, was abnormal and in need of immediate clinical intervention.
Sex and others
- covid-19 + genital fluids - unknown + respiratory secretions - Yes - sports + doesnt effect sports performance - death + can trigger a heart attack but the risk is low even for people who had heart attacks + cheating increases chance of heart attack
preferences for sexual intercourse positions
- differ across cultures and are undoubtedly affected by the gender roles, sociocultural norms and expectations about sexuality and relationships, and other factors that characterize a particular society
just because someone with a partner masturbates
- does not mean that he or she is unhappy with his or her sex life. - only a potential problem if your partner's masturbatory activities interfere with your sexual satisfaction or with the overall health of your relationship
virginity
- doesn't live up to expectation - secondary virginity, reclaiming it after first time - taking a pledge doesn't seem to make any difference at all in any sexual behavior
dental dams
- don't protect against 100% infection against STI - HPV most common STI through contact w/ skin -
the 2010 NSSHB study found that roughly half of American men and women
- engage in more than one sexual behavior when having sex - 41 combinations of behaviors reported by participants during their last episode of sexual intercourse
sexual intercourse
- experimenting with different positions may allow couples to keep their sex lives exciting, fresh, and fun—the way things were at the beginning of the relationship - main reason that most couples have sexual intercourse in different positions is to bring variety to their sex lives - normal to have sex in a variety of places, no rule that states you can have sex only in the bed
oral sex
- fellatio
types of anal sex
- fisting and felching (sucking semen out of partners anus)
most physicians, including howe, believed that the best cure for masturbation was
- healthy lifestyle that included nutritious food - daily exercise - adequate sleep - proper hygiene - good companionship - abstinence, along with appropriate medications as needed.
masturbation
- historically, many religious and medical institutions condemned the behavior (chasity belts)
what is normal (2)
- if a behavior is statistically normal, it means that a large number of people engage in it (in other words, it is a relatively common behavior). - just because a behavior can be considered "normal," this does not mean that everybody engages in (or even approves of) it. - you should not consider yourself (or anyone, for that matter) to be "abnormal" if you have not engaged in some or all of the behaviors discussed here. - range of behaviors - because a behavior is uncommon does not mean that the behavior is unhealthy
sexual fantasies
- in the victorian era it was thought that only men had sexual fantasies—women were considered relatively asexual. - content is almost limitless - men do tend to fantasize, daydream, and think about sex more often than women, most women also spend quite a bit of time thinking about sex - often evoke positive emotions such as pleasure, happiness, and satisfaction. - may provide a safe and private outlet for thoughts that, if actually engaged in, might be illegal, personally or interpersonally harmful, or socially inappropriate. - are normal, and healthy part of a person's sexual repertoire and occur at any time - doesn't mean you want t0 engage in real life
Anal Sex and STI Protection
- male or female condoms + with lubrication (not oil-based) b/c oil can degrade the latex on a condom
anal sex
- married peole have more anal sex - refers to a variety of behaviors, including anal intercourse (insertion of the penis into the anus), insertion of other objects or body parts into the anus (e.g., fingers, felching (sucking semen out of a partner's anus), and anilingus (oral stimulation of the anus, also called rimming). The anus has numerous nerve endings and is very sensitive to touch. The anal sphincter muscle undergoes rhythmic muscular contractions during orgasm in both men and women, and thus anal stimulation can further enhance pleasure. - anal intercourse is a common experience among homosexual and bisexual men - many heterosexual men and women harbor negative views about anal sex, including that it is abnormal, perverted, and indicative of homosexuality
general joycelyn elders
- masturbation was "something that is a part of human sexu-ality and it's a part of something that perhaps should be taught." - she was fired by then-President Bill Clinton for having values contrary to administration policy and his own convictions.
methods of masturbation
- men display less variation than do women - most women who masturbate do so by stimulating the clitoris, labia minora, and/or the entire vulva, and like men, many fantasize while engaging in this activity. - surveys reveal that about 50% of women have used a vibrator and about 30% have used a non-vibrating dildo on at least one occasion while masturbating
Who Enjoys Oral Sex
- men report higher levels of enjoyment from both engaging in fellatio and performing cunnilingus - women enjoy receiving cunnilingus more than giving fellatio
the first (heterosexual) sexual intercourse experience for most Americans is
- missionary position + is called the missionary position because christian missionaries in foreign countries used to instruct natives that this was the only "proper" way to have sexual intercourse.
oral-genital sex (2)
- more men than women reported having received oral-genital sex from a partner during their last sexual encounter - some people may have reservations about engaging in oral-genital sex because of cleanliness concerns. - mouth-genital contact is no less hygienic than mouth-to-mouth contact—the mouth harbors as many germs as the genital orifices. - there are no health benefits to swallowing genital secretions (such as curing acne, reducing depression, or boosting cardio health) - older people engage in it, percentages weren't different across generations -
sex and pain
- most women experience mild or moderate pain in last sexual encounter + lack of lube - in hetero. most men report very little discomfort
unsafe behaviors
- nal intercourse without a condom - vaginal intercourse without a condom - blood contact - Cunnilingus without a dental dam during menstruation + cervix and uterus has more space which can increase risk
despite how common masturbation is
- nobody talks about it. - usually not included in sex education classes - negative attitudes persist. - many people who engage in masturbation feel guilty about it. - people think you shouldn't do it if you have a partner.
kissing
- often first sexual behavior (not engaged in all cultures) - associated with better relationships and with satisfaction with amount of sex
lube
- one of the most common purchases at sex toy stores - both men and women report enjoy using it - duration spray: doesnt help delay ejaculation,/prolong time, only psychological - oil based: dont use with condoms, hard to remove off skin
masturbation
- one of the most commonly experienced sexual behaviors and studies also revealed that people varied widely in terms of how often they engaged in it - monthly rates of masturbation tend to increase for both men and women as their young but decreases gradually as they get older - men are more likely than women to engage in masturbation, and men who masturbate do so more often than women who masturbate. - women report a lower incidence of masturbation than do men, their attitudes toward masturbation do not differ from those of men
sex positions
- only 4-5 positions that are practical - missionary is most common in U.S. - right position (or positions) is the one that you and your partner enjoy together. - variables to consider + eye contact + weight bearing/physical considerations + accessibility of other erotic areas (clitoris, buttocks, breasts) - women's movement and sex revolution, women became more powerful and empowered, changed sex positions + women could now be on top - rear entry coitus: sights of woman's buttocks/back can be arousing - side by side + relaxing for both partners + may be preferred in the latter months of pregnancy - sitting position - standing position: not being similar heights can cause problem - numerous other positions: some hard to do for a length of time
oral-genital sex
- oral stimulation of the penis is called fellatio (to male) - oral stimulation of the vulva (clitoris, labia, vaginal opening) is called cunnilingus (to female) - done either as part of foreplay or as the preferred sexual behavior, either by one partner at a time or by both at the same time - many women report oral stimulation of the area around the clitoris to be more pleasurable than intercourse (the vaginal walls, you recall, have few nerve endings) and an easier way to achieve orgasm compared to intercourse - many men find fellatio to be more intense than intercourse - the pleasure is not always reserved entirely for the recipient. - for many people, giving oral sex represents a moment of extreme intimacy. - more people prefer receiving it than giving it
anal sex (3)
- paired people also give interpersonal reasons when explaining their decision to have anal sex, including a desire to please the partner, enhance feelings of emotional intimacy, signal the "seriousness" of the relationship, and engage in mutual sexual experimentation - people also sometimes have anal intercourse for negative interpersonal reasons, including (for men) a desire to dominate the partner and (for women) a need to prevent the partner from seeking alternate sex partners or from committing violence against them - for many heterosexual men and women, anal intercourse seems to be an activity they are willing to try particularly when they are in a committed relationship with someone they love and trust—but not one that they frequently desire or regularly do. - Anal intercourse itself does not cause AIDS, but the ruptured capillaries maximize the chances of contracting HIV from an HIV-infected partner
missionary disadvantges
- people with chronic back pain or other debilitating physical issues - men usually heavier - women may even have trouble breathing in this position - women receive very little touching or fondling in this position because their male partners are too busy supporting themselves - women has little control over the movements or tempo during intercourse - hard for men to access other partners genitals or other body parts
masturbation (2)
- pleasurable - related to long-term sexual satisfaction + adolescent masturbation related to later satisfaction with marital sex + womem are more apt to engage in it when in a relationship - stress-reliever - outlet for lack of sex - masturbation prescribed by sex therapists for some clients.
functions of masturbation
- rates of masturbation often remain high among people with partners (and generally equal to or higher than rates among single people - having a partner does not appear to be associated with a reduction in masturbation. - the more sex a person has, the more likely he or she is to masturbate
for both men and women,
- replacement fantasy are most common - researchers have also found that men and women fantasize about someone else when actually engaging in intercourse with their partner but males are higher
preferred sexual behaviors
- results revealed that when it comes to both vaginal and anal intercourse, what people do reflects what they want to do. - vaginal intercourse was by far the most preferred behavior - anal intercourse, on the other hand, was among the least preferred behaviors - people's preferences for both vaginal and anal intercourse are reflected in what they ultimately do with their partners. - undress was the second most preferred activity overall, by more men than women in both the younger and older age groups.
media and sex
- sex is glamorized - childern and teems learn from media
sexual intercourse: frequency and duration
- the frequency and content of one's sexual fantasies and thoughts do not indicate sexual dysfunction or signify any sort of personality disturbance or psychological problem and only when a sexual fantasy or thought causes intense or chronic distress - the rate of vaginal intercourse (or any sexual behavior) within any one couple is likely to fluctuate over time. - couples clearly differ in how often they have sex. - sexual frequency differs considerably among all couples in established relationships. - heterosexual or homosexual, married or cohabiting—all have sex more often than single people
masturbation historical perspectives
- the greek physician hippocrates believed that masturbation (and other forms of non-procreative semen loss, such as nocturnal emissions) was harmful to men's physical health, causing spinal weakness and death. - ancient chinese cultures condemned male masturbation as a waste of yang (male essence), - biblical hebrews considered it "spillage of seed," punishable by death. - roman catholic church considered procreation to be the only legitimate purpose of sex, and masturbation and other sexual behaviors that did not lead to procreation were considered immoral. (negative view of masturbation was formalized in the 1200s by thomas aquinas)
Regarding oral-genital sex,
- the large majority of young adults engage in oral-genital relations - more people enjoy receiving it than giving it - it is less common among African Americans than other groups
contemporary perspectives
- the roman catholic church's official doctrine on sexual ethics, persona humana, states that masturbation is an "intrinsically and seriously disturbed act" - Jewish religious law (halakha), masturbation is as serious an offence as murder and a man who touches himself "below the navel" should have his hand chopped off - masturbation also is generally forbidden under sharia (islamic) law.
missionary
- the standard endorsed within christianity - this attitude was formalized by thomas aquinas - allows for emotional intimacy during intercourse— because the couple is face-to-face—it also has some disadvantages compared with other positions.
cross-cultural perspectives (3)
- there are many factors other than ethnicity and gender that are associated with differences in sexual behavior, including age, education, marital status, economic status, and degree of acculturation. - lowest rates for oral-genital sex generally are found among african american women, rates are especially low for older african american women - masturbation and oral-genital sex are more common among higher-educated groups. - that rates of masturbation and oral-genital sex increase as educational level increases, at least in the united states - ethnic differences are not as great when we compare people of the same socioeconomic status - sexual behavior changes over time
masturbation historical perspectives (2)
- tissot claimed that the unnatural loss of semen and overexertion of the nervous system associated with masturbation led to mental disease. + as proof of this, he said, one only had to look at the many men in insane asylums who sat around openly masturbating. + tissot also asserted that the loss of one ounce of seminal fluid "enfeebles" more than forty ounces of blood. - george calhoun concluded that semen was produced more slowly than any other fluid in the human body and that its "excessive loss" (such as occurs during masturbation) therefore had disastrous consequences on the overall health of the individual. - joseph howe wrote that "masturbation is a universal vice in civilized countries" and listed the numerous physical issues that would result for men + most masturbators also would become sterile. however, if they did manage to reproduce, the harmful effects of masturbation would almost certainly be passed on to their children - g.b. jefferis told mothers their daughters would experience the same health issues
male masturbation
- very common + two to three times more often than females - less variety than women - biologically: genitals are more accessible, nocturnal emmissions - socially: female masturbation not discussed as much, more jokes about male masturbation
vibrators
- very popular among women - usage is highest among non-heterosexual women but about 50% of heterosexual women report using them - commonly used for masturbation but also with partnered sex - 40% of men have used them mostly with women - gay and bi men are more likely to use vibes]
not sexually healthy person
- we can tell someone's real attitude about sex by how that person treats his or her partner or partners. + pressure their partners to do things the partners do not want to do or judge their partners harshly for wanting (or refusing) to try certain sexual acts or for having done so in the past. - someone who has engaged in a wide variety of behaviors with numerous partners but who gets little fulfillment from his or her sexual relations or who regards sex as shameful or dirty
good anal sex and stimulation practices
- wear a condom to prevent spread of STI's + higher chance of anal tearing - using lubricant - allow anal muscles to relax after penetration to avoid injury - wash any body part/change condom that was engaged in anal stimulation before vaginal or oral penetration
attitudes about masturbation
- were not told how much was excessive or what would happen to us if we went over "the limit," but the implication was always that something bad would happen to us - wasn't a appropriate topic or discussion or as a personal activity
cross-cultural perspectives (2)
- when considering men, experience with anal intercourse is lower among african americans than other ethnic groups - white women demonstrated the highest rate of lifetime anal intercourse experience, followed by equal proportions of latinas and african americans - some of the ethnic differences in sexual behaviors that we see can be attributed to power disparities between men and women in relationships and the resulting differences in communication patterns and sexual decision making that arise - differences between men and women in sexual attitudes and rates of sexual behavior are typically smaller in cultures with greater gender equality
CAT
- who learned reported a 56 percent increase in their orgasm frequency - man moves higher up, more touching of the penis to the clitoris
sexual intercourse: frequency and duration (2)
- wide range of frequency and variety of positions across couples + 95% of Americans who have sex say they always or almost always have vaginal intercourse. - coitus itself does not last as long as the entire coupling process - frequency and duration decline with age - married people have more sex
sexes sexual fantasies
- women: contain more elements of romance, commitment, and affection + submission fantasies more common for women - men: contain more explicit and visual imagery than do women's. + dominance fantasies more common for men - some men (and women) enjoy fantasizing about themes of sexual dominance does not mean that they wish to commit rape. - can occur at any time and in any setting, and they can be deliberately generated or triggered by an external event - males have more explicit/visual imagery
sexual fantasies: 4 categories
1. sexual intimacy - fantasies involving sexual activities with a specific known partner 2. sexual exploration - fantasies involving experimentation with never-before-tried behaviors such as group sex or same-sex activities 3. fantasies about impersonal or "forbidden" sex (sex with strangers or questionable partners, watching others have sex, fetishes) 4. fantasies with submission-dominance themes
at least two people required behavior
Kissing, Touching, Vaginal Intercourse, Oral-Genital Sex, Anal Sex
When thinking about sexual behaviors, It is best to think of "normal" as
a range of behaviors or values