OTHY203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Macular Degeneration, Sexual Dysfunction, Occupational Therapist
2 Aug 2018
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Week 12 sexuality, sexual function and impact on physical conditions. Central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles and relationships. Influenced by interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, culture, legal, historical, religious and spiritual factors. State of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. Biological characteristics that define humans as female or male. How the body reacts in different stages of the sexual response cycle, or as a result of sexual dysfunction. Might experience sexual dysfunction at one of these stages. Must be aware of this and how it impacts on the individual.
