HSS 3103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: American Occupational Therapy Association, Interpersonal Communication, Urinary Retention
14 Dec 2015
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At the core of sexuality is a process of intra- and inter-personal communication. Sexual expression: defined as an activity of daily living (adl) that involves (cid:1) Engaging in desired sexual and intimate activities (american occupational therapy. Being sexual involves being in contact with oneself and one"s surroundings. Sexuality: embraces the whole self and is linked with emotional closeness. Sex: is not solely about the act of sexual/vaginal intercourse, but (cid:1) encompasses a range of sexual feelings, behaviours, and practices (cid:1) (cid:1) Masturbation: stimulation of the genital organs for sexual self-pleasure. Matching hypothesis linked with wealth and social status. Role of personal care attendant related to sexual expression. What"s the difference btwn putting on condom for someone and helping. Put aside when needing to address more immediate adls (bathing) Are asexual; can"t satisfy sexual relationships (bad choice for romantic partner) Are not sexually adventurous; can"t have real sex (intercourse orgasm) Sex should be spontaneous and natural; sex and masturbation are private.
