Sexual Behaviors

Celibacy Types of Celibacy Complete celibacy Partial celibacy

Reasons for or Benefits of Celibacy Religious, moral beliefs Waiting for the appropriate person Learning about other aspects of self Health considerations During substance abuse recovery

Erotic Dreams Expression and exploration of desires Most males, two thirds females Nocturnal orgasm

Erotic Fantasy Daydreams, masturbation, or during sexual encounters 95% of women and men fantasize Fantasy content among heterosexual and non-heterosexual individuals are similar, except for sex of imagined partner

Sexual Fantasy Function of sexual fantasies Source of pleasure & arousal Overcome sexual anxiety Acceptable expression of socially unacceptable behavior Gender similarities & differences Fantasies: Help or Hindrance? Most research points to helpful

Perspectives on Masturbation Traditional Condemnation Censured as non-procreational Erroneous health concerns Freud considered it immature Contemporary research has established that it is not harmful

Purposes for Masturbation Relieves sexual tension Means of self-exploration Shared experience Assists in physical relaxation

Self-Pleasuring Technique Follow your moral values Set aside adequate time & relax Experiment with different types of touch

Maltz Levels of Sexual Expression Positive +1 = positive role fulfillment +2 = making love +3 = authentic sexual intimacy Negative -1 = impersonal interaction -2 = abusive interaction -3 = violent interaction

Maltz Hierarchy of Sexual Interaction The Maltz hierarchy of sexual interaction (Maltz, 2001c).

Kissing and Touching Kissing Cross-cultural practices and attitudes toward kissing Touching Cornerstone of human sexuality Whole body is responsive Specific erogenous zones

Touching: Manual Stimulation of Genitals Individual differences with regard to manual stimulation Most women need consistent touching through orgasm Men may not like to be touched just after orgasm

Gay Male Sexual Behaviors Misconceptions Realities Similar to noncoital heterosexual behaviors Fellatio, mutual masturbation are most common Compared to other men, gay men often have more diversity, self-expression, & personal enjoyment in their sexual contact

Lesbian Sexual Expression Misconceptions Realities Similar to noncoital heterosexual behaviors Tribadism Lesbian sexual relations tend to be longer and involve more all-over body sensuality

Sexual Behaviors and Responses for Women: Comparisons across Sexual Orientation. Comparison of Lesbian and Heterosexual Women’s Last Sexual Experience.

Oral-Genital Stimulation Types: cunnilungus & fellatio Acceptance varies More unmarried people engaging in oral sex now than reported in Kinsey’s survey

Factors Affecting Taste of Ejaculate

Oral Sex Experiences among American Women and Men Oral sex experiences from the National Health and Social Life survey.

Anal Stimulation Prevalence is lower than other forms of sexual activity Health risk (HIV, other infections) Lubricants and gentle insertion needed

Coitus and Coital Positions Position variations Man or woman above Face-to-face Side-lying Rear entry

Favorite Intercourse Position? College students answer the question: “What is your favorite intercourse position?”

Tantric Intercourse Eastern path to spiritual enlightenment Sexual expression considered a form of spiritual meditation Involves control & delay of orgasm with focus on harmony with partner