Understanding The Self Chapter 2: Unpacking The Self Miss KZ Ulboc REFERENCE: Cierva, M Chapter 2: Lesson 1 Physical Self: The Beautiful Me
Understanding The Self Chapter 2: Unpacking The Self Miss KZ Ulboc REFERENCE: Cierva, M Chapter 2: Lesson 1 Physical Self: The Beautiful Me
Understanding The Self Chapter 2: Unpacking The Self Miss KZ Ulboc REFERENCE: Cierva, M Chapter 2: Lesson 1 Physical Self: The Beautiful Me
Human Development
The formation of male or female structures depends on the presence of testosterone (A substance
called hormone that occurs naturally in men and male animals). The embryonic testes release
testosterone once formed and the formation of the duct system and external genitalia follows. The same
with female embryos that form ovaries, it will cause the development of the female ducts and external
genitalia since testosterone hormone is not produce.
Pseudo hermaphrodites are formed who is an individual having accessory reproductive structures that do
not “match” their gonads while true Hermaphrodites are individuals who possess both ovarian and
testicular tissues but this condition is rare in nature. Nowadays, many pseudo hermaphrodites undergo
sex change operation to have their outer selves fit with their inner serves (gonads).
Human Anatomy
Puberty is the period of life when the reproductive organs grow to their adult size
and become functional under the influence of rising levels of gonadal hormones [testosterone in male
and estrogen in female] and generally between the age of 10-15 years old. At the age of 13, male
puberty is characterized by the increase in the size of the reproductive organs followed by the
appearance of hair in the pubic area, axillary and face. The reproductive organs continue to grow for two
years until sexual maturation marked by the presence of mature semen in the testes. For the female, the
budding of their breasts usually occurring at the age of 11 as a sign of their puberty stage. Menarche is
the first menstrual period of females which happens two years after the start of puberty. Hormones play
an important role in the regulation of ovulation and fertility of females.
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
CHAPTER 2: UNPACKING THE SELF
Miss KZ Ulboc
REFERENCE: Cierva, M
The development of the individual is caused by two interacting forces: heredity and environment.
Heredity [nature] is the transmission of traits from parents to offspring it provides the raw materials of
which the individual is made up. While the environment [nurture] is the sum total of the forces or
experiences that a person undergoes from conception to old age. It includes family, friends, school,
nutrition and other agencies one is in contact with.
Infections are the most common problems associated with the reproductive system in adults.
Vaginal infections are more common in young and elderly women and those whose resistance to
diseases is low, like, Escherichia coli which spread through the digestive tract, the sexually transmitted
microorganisms such as syphilis, gonorrhea and herpes virus and yeast fungus. Pelvic inflammatory
disease and sterility are also the effect of vaginal infections.
For males, the most common inflammatory conditions are prostatitis, urethritis, and epididymitis,
STD, Orchiditis. Major treat to reproductive organs are Neoplasms, tumor of the breast and cervix
cancers in adult females and prostates cancer in adult males.
Most women hit the highest point of their reproductive abilities in their late 20‟s, i.e. irregular
ovulation and shorter menstrual periods – menopausal period. The production of estrogen may continue
after menopause but the ovaries finally stop functioning as endocrine organs. The reproductive organ
and breast begin to atrophy or shrink if estrogen is no longer released from the body. With this case, the
vaginal becomes dry that causes intercourse to become painful if frequent and the vaginal infections
become increasingly common. Signs of estrogen deficiency: irritability and mood changes [depression
in some]; intense vasodilation of the skin’s blood vessels, gradual thinning of skin and loss of bone
mass, slowing rising high blood levels etc..
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
CHAPTER 2: UNPACKING THE SELF
Miss KZ Ulboc
REFERENCE: Cierva, M
Note: there is no counterpart for menopause in males. Although aging men show
a steady decline in testosterone section, their reproductive capability seems unending.
Healthy men are still able to father offspring well into their 80‟ and beyond.
Erogenous zones
It refers to part of the body that are primarily receptive and increase sexual arousal when touched
in a sexual manner. Examples: mouth, breast, genitals, anus. However, erogenous zones may vary from
one person to another. Some people may desire and enjoy being touched in certain area more than the
other area, like, neck, thighs, abdomen and feet.
Types of behavior: Solitary behavior [involving one individual]; and Socio-sexual behavior [more than
one individual]
Solitary behavior
Self – gratification [begins at or b4 puberty] means self –stimulation that leads to sexual arousal
and generally, sexual climax. This takes place in personal and private as an end in itself, but can also be
done in a socio-sexual relationship. This is common for males but becomes less frequent or is
abandoned when socio-sexual activity is available. Therefore, self-gratification is most frequent among
the unmarried. However this self-gratification usually decreases as soon as an individual develop socio-
sexual relationship.
Nowadays, human are frequently being exposed to sexual stimuli esp. from advertising and
social media. Some adolescents become so much aggressive when responding to such stimuli.
The rate of teenage pregnancy is recently increasing. The challenge is to develop self-control so that to
balance suppression and free expression. Why? To prevent premarital sex and acquire STD.
Socio-sexual behavior
It is the greatest amount of socio-sexual behavior that occurs b/w only one male and one female.
This usually begins in childhood and may be motivated by curiosity, such as showing or examining
genitalia. Physical contact involving necking and petting is considered as an ingredient of the learning
process and eventually of courtship and selection of a marriage partner. Petting differs from hugging,
kissing and generalized caresses of the clothed body to produce stimulation of the genitals. This is done
due to affection as source of pleasure, preliminary to coitus [this is an insertion of male reproductive
organ into female organ]. This is regarded as an important aspect in selecting partner but also a way of
learning how to interact with another person sexually.
A behavior may be interpreted by society or individual as erotic depending on the context in which the
behavior occurs. Example, kissing as a gesture of intimacy b/w couples while other sees this as respect
and reverence.
Sexual problems
These may be classified as physiological, psychological and social in origin. Physiological problems are the
least among the three categories. Small number of people suffering from diseases due to abnormal development
of the genitalia or that part of the neurophysiology controlling sexual response. Example: vaginal infection,
retroverted uteri, prostatitis, adrenal tumors, diabetes, senile changes of the vagina and cardiovascular problems.
B.
Agree? or Disagree?
Are you in favor of legalizing marriage among LGBTQ+?
WHY or WHY NOT?
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