January 27, 2008 HEALTH: Ist Sem.: Notes 25-36. Sexual Health Jonathan Sterling HEALTH: Ist Sem.: Notes 25-36. Sexual Health NOTES 25. Reproduction System Reference 1. Abstinence Choosing not to do something. In this context, it means choosing not to have sexual intercourse. Most people abstain from intercourse at some times during their lives. 2. Discharge Fluid, Urine and semen are kinds of discharge, but the word is usually used to describe either the normal wetness of the vagina or the abnormal wetness that may come from an infection in the penis or the vagina. 3. Ejaculation The release of semen from the penis. 4. Erection The penis or clitoris filing with blood and becoming larger and harder. 5. Feces Solid waste that is made in the intestines (the bowels). It is sometimes called a bowel movement. It is released through the anus, when we go to the bathroom. 6. Genitals The parts of the reproductive system on the outside of a person’s body. The female genitals may also be called the vulva. 7. Masturbation A person stroking his or her own genitals for pleasure or comfort. Most people masturbate at some times during their lives; some choose not to. It is controversial (each culture, religion, and family has its own beliefs about whether or when it is OK). 8. Menstruation ‘The lining of the uterus (the endometrium) emptying out. It is sometimes called “having a period”, 9. Nocturnal Emission Ejaculation of semen during sleep. It is sometimes called “having a wet dream”, although it doesn't mean that the person was necessarily dreaming. 10. Orgasm Very pleasureable sensation. Itis a series muscular contractions of the reproductive organs, followed by muscular relaxation and a sense of relief and well-being. Masturbation and sexual intercourse often lead to orgasm. In males, ejaculation usually happens at the same time. 11. Ovulation The release of an ovum from the ovary. 12. Ovum The cell from a woman to provide the plans for the next generation. The plural of ovum isJanuary 27, 2008 HEALTH: Ist Sem.: Notes 25-36. Sexual Health Jonathan Sterling ova. 13, Reproduction Making more of something. In this context, it means humans making babies. 14, Semen ‘The fluid which helps sperm live longer and travel more easily 15, Sexual Intercourse Some kinds of very close sexual tough. Specifically, itis called “vaginal intercourse” when the penis is inside the vagina. ‘This is how most pregnancies begin. It is called “oral intercourse” when the mouth touches the genitals. Itis called “anal intercourse” when the penis is inside the anus. Most people have intercourse at some times during their lives; some choose not to. Itis controversial (each culture, religion, and family has its own beliefs about when is is OK and about which kinds are OK), 16. Sexuality ‘The part of all human beings which has to do with being male or female, being able to trust and love, needing and enjoying touch and closeness, liking and respecting themselves and others, and reproducing. 17. Smegma The paste-like discharge that collects between the glans of the penis and the foreskin, or between the glans of the clitoris and the clitoral hood. It provides lubrication, but it can collect bacteria if it isn’t washed away regularly. 18, Spermatozoon the cell from a man which carries chromosomes to provide the plans for the next generation. ‘The plural of spermatozoon is spermatozoa. 19. Urine Liquid waste that is made in the kidneys and stored in the bladder. It is released through the urethra, when we go to the bathroom. Urine is not the same as semen.January 27, 2008 HEALTH: Ist Sem.: Notes 25-36. Sexual Health Jonathan Sterling NOTES 26. The Reproductive System ‘Male Reproductive System. Male Reproduction 1. seminal vesicle: produces System fluid that nourishes sperm y 2. prostate gland: produces fluid that aids sperm in ‘mobility 3, Cowper's gland: produces fluid that protects sperm, cleans out the urethra epididymis: stores sperm scrotum: protects estes, regulates temperature 6. testis: produces sperm, testosterone 7. penis: for erection 8. urethra: passageway for urine and sperm 9. vas deferens: passageway for sperm Others Parts of the Male Reproductive System 1, sperm: male sex cell 2. semen: sperm combined with all three fluids ‘The Female Reproductive System Female Reproduction System 1, uterus: the lining is called the endometrium (where the fertilized egg is attached) 2. fallopian tube: passageway for egg, fertilization fimbria: put egg into fallopian tube vagina: birth canal cervix: where uterus joins top of vagina 6. ovary: stores eggs Other Parts of the Female Reproductive System i 1. egg: female sex cell