PSY 265: Sexuality At Different Life Stages
Sexuality at Different Life Stages
Jennifer Hartman
PSY 265
January 30, 2011
Sexuality at Different Life Stages Sexuality is an interesting topic that people may not understand to the full extent. We as people develop sexuality as we individually mature in life. There are also many aspects of life that may affect one’s sexual development and behavior such as religion, culture, gender and the way we were raised. In this report there are three separate scenarios that are placed at different stages of life and are having difficulty with their sexual interests. Each scenario will be answered with a therapist’s perspective; this will allow each individual to make a life choice as well as overcome obstacles that may be disturbing the individual …show more content…
At this stage in your life, your body is experiencing new growth and hormones that are flowing through your system. These new hormones are called estrogen. Let me explain to you what estrogen is; estrogen is responsible for so many changes that you may have already experienced such as the growth of your breasts, growth of hair in your pubic and under arm area, and your menstrual cycle may of started (Rathus, Nevid &, Fichner-Rathus, 2005). Because you are being bombarded with all these new hormones, your perspectives about engaging into sexual activities with your boyfriend may be altered; you will have to try hard to make sure these factors do not shape your …show more content…
She understands how hard it can be to make choices when you are going through big changes. She may also understand your feelings towards one another. I do not doubt the level of feelings and love your boyfriend has towards you but consider the age difference between you, he may be using his maturity to pressure you in to making a big decision you may regret. When making a big decision I advise you to remember the way you were raised and your own personal views about engaging in sexual activities. I want you to weigh your options an think hard about what you really want to so and why you want to do it, then I want you to do the same thing with your boyfriend. Another thing I want you to think about is the results and consequences of your decisions. If you choose to engage in sexual intercourse I want you to educate yourself and your boyfriend about the proper contraceptive methods (i.e. birth control and condoms) to avoid anything happening that you are not ready for such as becoming
Jennifer Hartman
PSY 265
January 30, 2011
Sexuality at Different Life Stages Sexuality is an interesting topic that people may not understand to the full extent. We as people develop sexuality as we individually mature in life. There are also many aspects of life that may affect one’s sexual development and behavior such as religion, culture, gender and the way we were raised. In this report there are three separate scenarios that are placed at different stages of life and are having difficulty with their sexual interests. Each scenario will be answered with a therapist’s perspective; this will allow each individual to make a life choice as well as overcome obstacles that may be disturbing the individual …show more content…
At this stage in your life, your body is experiencing new growth and hormones that are flowing through your system. These new hormones are called estrogen. Let me explain to you what estrogen is; estrogen is responsible for so many changes that you may have already experienced such as the growth of your breasts, growth of hair in your pubic and under arm area, and your menstrual cycle may of started (Rathus, Nevid &, Fichner-Rathus, 2005). Because you are being bombarded with all these new hormones, your perspectives about engaging into sexual activities with your boyfriend may be altered; you will have to try hard to make sure these factors do not shape your …show more content…
She understands how hard it can be to make choices when you are going through big changes. She may also understand your feelings towards one another. I do not doubt the level of feelings and love your boyfriend has towards you but consider the age difference between you, he may be using his maturity to pressure you in to making a big decision you may regret. When making a big decision I advise you to remember the way you were raised and your own personal views about engaging in sexual activities. I want you to weigh your options an think hard about what you really want to so and why you want to do it, then I want you to do the same thing with your boyfriend. Another thing I want you to think about is the results and consequences of your decisions. If you choose to engage in sexual intercourse I want you to educate yourself and your boyfriend about the proper contraceptive methods (i.e. birth control and condoms) to avoid anything happening that you are not ready for such as becoming