Deck 6: Sexual Behavior

Question 1

Dani is 27 years old. If her behaviors and preferences align with national averages, she is least likely to

A) perform oral sex.
B) masturbate alone.
C) have intercourse.
D) receive oral sex.
E) masturbate with a partner.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

The most popular sexual behaviors for men aged 25 to 29 in the U.S. are

A) masturbation with a partner and oral sex.
B) masturbation alone and anal sex.
C) oral sex and anal sex.
D) anal sex and coitus.
E) masturbation alone and coitus.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Daryl is a typical, healthy adult. According to research conducted by Killingsworth and Gilbert, the activity likely to make him happiest is

A) having a conversation.
B) making love.
C) reading.
D) sleeping.
E) exercising.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which attitude toward masturbation would have been most common in Victorian times?

A) Masturbation is important for relieving sexual tension.
B) Masturbation helps reduce unplanned pregnancy.
C) Masturbation is therapeutic for the mentally ill.
D) Masturbation is a harmless form of pleasure.
E) Masturbation is disgusting and harmful.

Question 5

Which group of people experiences orgasms more frequently during masturbation than during partnered sex?

A) Men
B) Women
C) Lesbians
D) Married people
E) Older adults

Question 6

Statistically, _______ are likely to masturbate more frequently than other women.

A) women who have a regular sex partner
B) female senior citizens
C) African-American women
D) women who have completed graduate school
E) religious women

Question 7

Refer to the figure.
The figure shows the percentages of women and men age 25 to 29 who reported having masturbated at least once in the previous 90 days. What conclusion can be drawn from the information shown?

A) Men of all ages engage in masturbation significantly more often than women of all ages, whether or not they have regular sex partners.
B) Unpartnered women masturbate only half as often as unpartnered men.
C) Approximately 40 percent of women with sex partners and 30 percent of women without sex partners have never masturbated.
D) Between the ages of 25 and 29, both men and women without regular sex partners tend to masturbate more often than their counterparts who do have regular sex partners.
E) There is little sex difference in masturbation frequency at any age.

Question 8

Which statement about masturbation is true?

A) Most people do not masturbate.
B) Gay people masturbate more often than straight people.
C) Women are more likely than men to experience orgasm during masturbation.
D) Woman masturbate only for sexual purposes.
E) Men use a wider range of techniques for masturbating than women use.

Question 9

Which group of people is most likely to masturbate?

A) Heterosexual women
B) Heterosexual men
C) Gay men
D) Women with a high-school level education.
E) Men with a high-school level education.

Question 10

Which statement accurately describes masturbation techniques?

A) Women usually masturbate by inserting fingers or an object into the vagina.
B) Women usually masturbate by stimulating the clitoris.
C) Men use more varied masturbation techniques than women.
D) Uncircumcised men are more likely to use lubricant than circumcised men.
E) All men and women require genital stimulation to orgasm.

Question 11

How does sexual kissing vary across cultures?

A) Only about half of the world's cultures engage in romantic/sexual kissing.
B) Around the world, sexual kissing has become less widely accepted over time.
C) Sexual kissing is most common in hunter-gatherer cultures.
D) Virtually all cultures practice romantic/sexual kissing.
E) No one has yet studied cross-cultural attitudes toward kissing.

Question 12

Cross-cultural analysis of sexual kissing suggests that

A) biological instincts are the primary reason for sexual kissing.
B) disease-prevention instincts are the primary reason for sexual kissing.
C) culture shapes sexual behavior.
D) men's sexual preferences are the primary reason for sexual kissing.
E) women's sexual preferences are the primary reason for sexual kissing.

Question 13

What statement most accurately describes kissing?

A) In most cultures, deep kissing is the only form of kissing practiced.
B) Kissing is the first step toward sexual intercourse in most cultures.
C) Mouth-to-mouth kissing occurs only in sexual contexts.
D) Men are more likely than women to see kissing as a stepping-stone to sex.
E) Women use deep kissing primarily to indicate a willingness to have sex.

Question 14

_______ means touching naked skin below the neck but not the breasts or genitals, whereas _______ includes touching the breasts or genitals.

A) Petting; heavy petting
B) Necking; petting
C) Fondling; shrimping
D) Heavy petting; fondling
E) Necking; shrimping

Question 15

If Brad masturbates alone, it is considered _______, but if he and Devon manually stimulate each other, it is considered _______.

A) tribadism; an autoerotic behavior
B) outercourse; tribadism
C) an autoerotic behavior; mutual masturbation
D) mutual masturbation; tribadism
E) outercourse; an autoerotic behavior

Question 16

Which form of sexual touching carries the greatest risk for a sexually transmitted infection?

A) Tribadism
B) Petting
C) Heavy petting
D) Necking
E) Fondling

Question 17

Refer to the figure.
This figure indicates the percentages of women and men who find fellatio and cunnilingus "very appealing." What conclusions can you draw from this figure?

A) Most men prefer cunnilingus to fellatio.
B) Most women prefer fellatio to cunnilingus.
C) Women only perform fellatio to please their partners.
D) Men tend to be more enthusiastic than women about both fellatio and cunnilingus.
E) Men enjoy performing oral sex even more than receiving oral sex.

Question 18

In fellatio, the person whose penis is being stimulated is called the

A) active partner.
B) controlling partner.
C) insertor.
D) insertee.
E) top partner.

Question 19

According to NHSLS data, fellatio was rated as "very appealing" by more _______, and cunnilingus was rated as "very appealing" by more _______.

A) men than women; men than women
B) men than women; women than men
C) women than men; women than men
D) women than men; men than women
E) gay men than heterosexual men; lesbian women than heterosexual women

Question 20

Mutual oral sex is sometimes called

A) rimming.
B) fondling.
C) tribadism.
D) sixty-nine.
E) tea-bagging.

Question 21

The most common coital position reported to Kinsey by couples is the _______ position, perhaps because it allows for _______.

A) man-above; freedom of movement for the woman
B) man-above; eye contact
C) reverse cowgirl; eye contact
D) reverse cowgirl; little effort on the part of the woman
E) reverse cowgirl; freedom of movement for the woman

Question 22

The "missionary position" is

A) also known as the woman-above position.
B) the least effective for conceiving children.
C) best performed standing or kneeling.
D) a traditional favorite for Americans.
E) rarely used by modern couples.

Question 23

An MRI study of coitus revealed that

A) front-to-front sex provides the best sexual satisfaction for the female partner.
B) coitus cannot be studied scientifically.
C) da Vinci's depiction of the penis during coitus was inaccurate.
D) most women have a G-spot.
E) most men can maintain an erection without stimulation for over one minute.

Question 24

For coitus, the woman-above position is especially helpful in cases where

A) the man prefers to be in control.
B) the woman has physical limitations.
C) both the man and the woman prefer to have freedom of movement.
D) the man tends to reach orgasm more rapidly than the woman does.
E) the woman is trying to avoid getting pregnant.

Question 25

Sonya prefers sexual positions that offer intense G-spot stimulation. What position is she most likely to enjoy?

A) Missionary
B) Woman-above
C) Reverse cowgirl
D) Side-by-side
E) Rear-entry

Question 26

A woman in her last month of pregnancy is looking for a sexual position that allows a lot of skin-to-skin contact with her partner but does not require her to support her own weight or put any pressure on her abdomen. The best position will be

A) side-by-side facing her partner.
B) side-by-side facing the same direction as her partner (spooning).
C) man-above.
D) woman-above.
E) splitting the bamboo.

Question 27

During anal sex, the penis passes the anal orifice and enters the _______, or the lowermost portion of the intestinal tract.

A) duodenum
B) colon
C) rectum
D) perineum
E) pelvic floor

Question 28

Which statement most accurately describes anal sex?

A) Rear-entry coitus is the scientific term for anal sex.
B) Most adult women engage in anal sex regularly.
C) Anal sex typically requires use of a lubricant.
D) Anal penetration with a vibrator or dildo is dangerous.
E) Anal sex typically leads to rectal tears.

Question 29

The anus is normally kept closed by the sustained contraction of two _______ muscles.

A) sphincter
B) pelvic floor
C) rectal
D) skeletal
E) pubococcygeus

Question 30

When anal sex takes place without a condom, the insertor should urinate soon after withdrawal because

A) semen that gets blocked needs to be cleared as soon as possible.
B) tight sphincter muscles cause urine to back up in the urethra.
C) lubricants that are not fully expelled can damage the urethra.
D) spermicides can cause long-term damage to structures of the penis.
E) fecal particles in the urethra can cause infections.

Question 31

A man who wants to have anal sex finds penetration uncomfortable. What strategy is most likely to help without decreasing his or his partner's pleasure?

A) Using a lubricant containing the spermicide nonoxynol-9
B) Using a lubricant containing the numbing agent benzocaine
C) Beginning with slow penetration using a narrow, lubricated sex toy
D) Engaging in anal douching an hour before sexual activity
E) Doing exercises to strengthen his external anal sphincter

Question 32

According to a Canadian survey, the "ideal" duration of foreplay is

A) twice as long for women as it is for men.
B) twice as long for men as it is for women.
C) twice as long for heterosexual couples as for homosexual couples.
D) much shorter than the actual duration of foreplay.
E) about the same for women and men.

Question 33

Compared to heterosexual sex, woman-woman sex is characterized by

A) greater body contact and longer duration.
B) more fantasizing and longer duration.
C) less foreplay and longer duration.
D) less body contact and shorter duration.
E) less foreplay and shorter duration.

Question 34

The primary purpose of vibrators is to

A) help prevent unwanted pregnancies.
B) enhance lubrication before coitus.
C) provide sexual pleasure for their users.
D) make coitus more comfortable for people with physical limitations.
E) alleviate sexual disorders in sex-therapy sessions.

Question 35

Which sex toy would be most useful for a woman who has difficulty attaining orgasm from intercourse and manual stimulation alone?

A) A fleshlight
B) A strap-on dildo
C) A double-ended dildo
D) A butt plug designed to stimulate the prostate gland
E) A vibrator designed for clitoral stimulation

Question 36

Which statement is false?

A) People in some tribes strap fruits and vegetables to their thighs for use as dildos.
B) Younger women are more likely to use sex toys than older women.
C) Cock rings can help men with erectile dysfunction.
D) Dildos may be used for anal penetration.
E) Sex toys are rarely used by heterosexual women with partners.

Question 37

What is an important safety consideration for people who use sex toys?

A) Sex toys shared across multiple partners can spread sexually transmitted infections.
B) Flared dildos should not be used for anal penetration because they can get lost in the rectum.
C) Vibrators are safe for vaginal insertion but can easily damage the clitoris.
D) Cock rings should be left in place for several hours after intercourse to avoid tissue damage.
E) Anal beads puncture the rectum easily.

Question 38

Refer to the figure.
The figure shows a(n)

A) vibrator which helps men achieve orgasm.
B) masturbatory sleeve which helps men achieve orgasm.
C) dildo which helps men achieve orgasm.
D) cock ring which helps women achieve orgasm.
E) prostate massager which helps men achieve orgasm.

Question 39

A man experiencing occasional erectile dysfunction is working with a sex therapist. Although his partner almost always orgasms, he wants to be sure she is having great sex. What advice would a sex therapist be most likely to give him?

A) Incorporate dildos into foreplay to make sure his partner gets enough sensation from penetration
B) Avoid the use of sex toys, as they will ultimately make it difficult for his partner to orgasm
C) Focus on being present and connected during sex
D) Avoid burdening his partner with his concerns, as vulnerability is a turn off for many women
E) Focus on non-sexual thoughts during intercourse to reduce anxiety

Question 40

In Peggy Kleinplatz's survey of sexual satisfaction, what was the most important element of "great sex"?

A) Engaging in long, drawn-out foreplay
B) Using many sex toys
C) Using a variety of sexual techniques
D) Being fully present
E) Having a variety of sexual partners

Question 41

Which statement accurately describes group sex?

A) Only gay men practice group sex.
B) Group sex occurs only outside the context of stable relationships.
C) Historically, all cultures have considered group sex immoral.
D) Humans are the only species known to engage in group sex.
E) Some people enjoy watching group sex without participating actively.

Question 42

The Kama Sutra could be categorized as a(n) _______ text.

A) sex-negative
B) pro-homosexuality
C) anti-homosexuality
D) sex-positive
E) anti-masturbatory

Question 43

Who would have been most likely to make use of the Kama Sutra at the time it was written?

A) Low income or low-caste Indians
B) Wealthy or high-caste Indians
C) Gay and lesbian Indians
D) Indian eunuchs and transsexuals
E) Indian temple prostitutes

Question 44

What behavior is discouraged in the Aka culture of the Congo?

A) Frequent coitus
B) Masturbation
C) Shared childrearing
D) Women participating in hunts
E) Use of sexual stimulants

Question 45

Women in southern Africa are often expected by men to participate in _______, which puts them at greater risk for HIV infection.

A) group sex
B) tribadism
C) dry sex
D) using sex to transfer life energy
E) seminal nurture

Question 46

What commonalities are present in sexual behavior across cultures in which men have higher status than women?

A) Men are likely to display their sexual prowess by ensuring women have multiple orgasms.
B) Men are likely to have sex less often than in egalitarian societies.
C) Sexual kissing is more common than in egalitarian societies.
D) Men's sexual pleasure tends to be prioritized over women's health and sexual pleasure.
E) Older women are more likely to be prized for their sexual expertise.

Question 47

Sophie has mild cognitive impairment. How is this likely to affect her sexuality?

A) She is unlikely to experience sexual desire but would be able to legally consent to sex.
B) She is unlikely to experience sexual desire and unlikely to be able to legally consent to sex.
C) She will experience sexual desire and will benefit from detailed sexual education.
D) She will experience sexual desire but will not be legally capable of consenting to sex.
E) She will experience sexual desire but probably will never find a willing sexual partner.

Question 48

Marco, a man with mild intellectual disabilities, just told his social worker that another man with mild cognitive disabilities is now his boyfriend. The social worker should

A) make sure Marco and his boyfriend are never alone in a room with the door closed.
B) make sure Marco has been educated about sexually transmitted diseases and sexual consent.
C) recognize that Marco means "friend who is a boy" as he is unable to have sexual feelings.
D) inform Marco's parents that he is engaging in high-risk behaviors.
E) inform Marco he is not legally capable of consenting to sexual behaviors.

Question 49

In one large-scale study, women with physical disabilities were slightly less sexually active than other women primarily because they were

A) less likely to be living with a romantic partner.
B) less likely to have an interest in sex.
C) more likely to masturbate.
D) more likely to be religious.
E) less likely to be interested in a permanent relationship.

Question 50

Ricky is a middle-aged male who cannot have an erection under any circumstances. This could be caused by

A) an intellectual disability.
B) arthritis.
C) premature ejaculation.
D) injury to the upper spinal cord.
E) injury to the lower spinal cord.

Question 51

Though Daryl's spinal cord was severed in his neck, he should be able to

A) ejaculate, because there is a direct connection between the brain centers involved in this process and the genitalia.
B) ejaculate, because the reflex loop between the spinal cord and genitalia is intact.
C) have an erection, because there is a direct connection between the brain centers involved in this process and the genitalia.
D) have an erection with genital stimulation, because the reflex loop between the spinal cord and genitalia is intact.
E) engage in coitus by using the man-on-top position.

Question 52

Women with a completely severed spinal cord, resulting in quadriplegia, can sometimes still experience _______ because sensory signals may be _______.

A) orgasm; carried by the vagus nerve which is separate from the spinal cord
B) orgasm; transmitted through hormones
C) orgasm; part of a reflex loop that involves only the spinal cord
D) self-lubrication; carried by the vagus nerve which is separate from the spinal cord e. self-lubrication; transmitted through hormones

Question 53

According to a study by Sipski and colleagues, compared to uninjured women, women with spinal cord injuries

A) take less time to reach orgasm because they are more likely to use sex toys.
B) take less time to reach orgasm because their body has adapted to react more strongly to sensory stimulation.
C) cannot reach orgasm.
D) take more time to reach orgasm and have weaker orgasms.
E) take more time to reach orgasm but have orgasms of similar strength.

Question 54

Adam has painful arthritis in his hands. Which adaptation will make sex more enjoyable for him?

A) Using the man-above position
B) Putting on the condom by himself
C) Taking a cold shower before having sex
D) Avoiding the use of vibrators
E) Making love while his medication is at peak effectiveness

Question 55

Diane has painful arthritis in her hips. Which option would make sex more comfortable for her?

A) Using the man-above position
B) Using the reverse cowgirl position
C) Using a side-lying position
D) Soaking in a cool bath before having sex
E) Soaking in a cool bath after having sex.

Question 56

Discuss the prevalence of masturbation among different U.S. populations and explain why masturbation is often viewed in a negative light. Construct an argument either for or against including information about masturbation in high school sex-education classes.

Question 57

Describe ways in which the frequency of masturbation and masturbation techniques vary by gender and sexual orientation.

Question 58

Explain how gender and culture influence attitudes toward kissing.

Question 59

Define forms of oral sex and identify age and sex differences in preferences for oral sex.

Question 60

Discuss the different coital positions and their effectiveness in generating good sexual experiences for both sex partners.

Question 61

Discuss the prevalence of anal sex in different populations in the United States and explain ways to make anal sex safer and more pleasurable.

Question 62

Compare and contrast men's and women's preferences for foreplay and the length of their sexual encounters, with attention to both heterosexual and homosexual couples.

Question 63

A sex therapist is working with a woman who has never experienced an orgasm while having sex with her husband. Performance anxiety has started making it more difficult for the husband to maintain an erection. What advice is she likely to give them about sex toys and strategies for enhancing their overall sexual satisfaction?

Question 64

Describe what an "Aka" version of the Kama Sutra might include or exclude.

Question 65

Imagine you are a social worker preparing a presentation about sexuality for parents of intellectually disabled teenagers. What topics will you cover and why?

Question 66

Draft a pamphlet for couples who are experiencing challenges to sexual expression caused by physical disability, including spinal cord injuries and arthritis.