CHAPTER 6 SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

Common Sex Addictions

• Constant use of pornography • Compulsive Masturbation • Multiple affairs • Unsafe sex • Prostitution • Multiple, unknown sex partners • Excessive phone or cybersex

Intercourse preferences...

• Most of ALL mammals have "rear entry" intercourse methods • Why do the majority of Humans prefer a face to face method? In humans, sex has an important factor, it is often an expression of intimacy.

Masturbation Myths

• Myths: - Causes acne - Causes blindness - Causes hairy palms

Can Sexual Activity Escalate?

• Sexual Addiction - Escalating & increasing craving - Persistent - Compulsive Often accompanied by guilt

Sexual Intercourse Considerations

1. Both parties must be willing. 2. Orgasm need not always be the goal 3. No need to rush 4. Variation in one's Sexual Response is not uncommon 5. One of the most important aspects is what happens afterwards!

Why is masturbation so common?

1. No available partner/willing participant 2. Masturbation is free 3. No limit 4. Individuals don't reject themselves 5. Helps learn how to have an orgasm

Interactive Sex • Intercourse (Coitus) preferences

25% of males prefer to be on top 48% of males prefer females to be on top 45% of females prefer males to be on top 33% of females prefer to be on top 25% of males prefer doggie 15% of females prefer doggie

Why is masturbation so common? PART II

6. May help one learn how to prevent pre- mature ejaculation 7. Safe sex, no risk of STD's 8. Some people may have stronger orgasms 9. Physical stimulation while Visualizing Sexual fantasies

Autoeroticism

Sexually stimulating one's own body is masturbation. - Culture significantly affects ones view of masturbation - Demographic factors such as age and education level affect how often people masturbate and how guilty they feel about it. - Women use more diverse techniques to masturbate than men do. - Gay individuals masturbate more often than heterosexual people.