ACT6

ASSIGNMENT: SEXUAL SELF
1. Describe the subjective perceptions of individuals on sexual self.
Sexual self-concept is proposed as an important predictor of contraceptive

behavior among teenagers, and a scale to measure it is described. In exploratory
analyses of university students, sexual self-concept is found to be related to
contraceptive use frequency and use at most recent intercourse. It is also related to their
contraceptive method of choice—students who used prescription methods at their last
coitus had significantly higher scores on the sexual self-concept scale than those who
used nonprescription methods or no method at all. Those certain conclusions, along with
the finding from a study of high school students that sexual self-concept appears to
improve with age, suggest that younger teenagers may be poorer contraceptive users
due to a lower sexual self-concept. Counseling and sex education that address social
and psychological issues may aid in the improvement of adolescent contraceptive
practice by addressing teenagers' perceptions of their own sexuality.
2. To know certain sexual behaviors or attitudes are universal, and/or

natural/unnatural.
 What is sex?
"Sex" as an action refers to physical closeness and touching that goes
beyond what is considered socially acceptable. This touching usually
involves the genitals, frequently involves orgasm for the involved parties,
occasionally involves impregnation, and frequently involves inserting genitals
into things or inserting things into genitals (whichever is appropriate for the
genitals the people involved happen to be equipped with).
 Who should engage in it, and under what circumstances/condition?
Anyone with whom you have sexual contact should feel at ease
discussing your sexual relationships with others. This is related to the topic
of birth control and STD (sexually transmitted diseases) prevention methods.
Birth control, STD (sexually transmitted diseases) prevention, and other
potential sexual health factors should not be hidden; instead, they should be
openly discussed with a sexual/potential sexual partner. If you are too
insecure or immature to openly and honestly discuss sexual health
information and relevant details, you are probably not the type to engage in
casual sexual relationships of any kind.
 When and where and between whom is sexual behavior
permissible/acceptable?
There hasn't been much research done on when is the optimal time to
have sex in a relationship, which is one of the reasons it's difficult to decide.
Few studies have examined the state of a relationship in relation to the first
sexual encounter, and those that have typically used specialized
populations, such as heterosexual married couples or college students.
These two examples illustrate a very typical phenomenon: what sex means
to one partner frequently does not mean the same to the other. At the very
least, one individual will be disappointed when that occurs. Such
misconceptions can lead to rage, heartache, crushed self-esteem, doubt in
one's judgment, and occasionally even question one's sanity.
 Do you think that people’s attitudes toward sexual behaviors are
affected by whether they are male or female? Do you think this
influences how they judge others’ sexual behaviors? Why or why not?
Basically, no; sex only exists as gender. We are genderless. The
division of one cell into a second cell is the true source of being. That is the
constant mode that sex engages in. It matters less if they are male or female
than how well-educated or from what kind of home they come. Sexual
practices flow like ocean currents. You would never assume that a boat is
directing the flow of the river, but you do believe that actions shape a
person's personality rather than just reflecting ” providing of the basic.
 What are the common beliefs and misconception about the body, sex
And sexuality?
People believe that only men engage in masturbation. Masturbation is
the practice of stimulating one's genital organs to provide sexual release
without a partner (penis, vagina or intersex organs). Males, females, and
intersex people can all do it to the same outcome. People assume that if a
woman wears "sexy" apparel, he is courting sexual harassment or violence.
Sexual assault, harassment, and other forms of abuse victims are never at
fault. Boys must be "strong" and not exhibit emotion. Men and women both
experience feelings. You will need to spend some time expressing your
emotions before you can move on or begin working, regardless of whether
you are a guy or a woman. Emotional suppression is unhealthy for both men
and women. Neither is overreacting emotionally. An attraction to the same
sex cannot be chosen by a heterosexual individual. Similarly, a gay person
cannot choose to be attracted to people of the opposite sex. Although there
isn't a gay gene, sexual orientation is a development that happens
unconsciously during youth. It is impossible to change something
consciously after it has been formed.

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ASSIGNMENT: SEXUAL SELF

1. Describe the subjective perceptions of individuals on sexual self.

Sexual self-concept is proposed as an important predictor of contraceptive

2. To know certain sexual behaviors or attitudes are universal, and/or

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