Deck 9: Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Question 1

According to Richard von Krafft-Ebing's theory, male masturbation could lead to

A)homosexuality.
B)frigidity.
C)blindness.
D)insanity.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The belief that masturbation caused tuberculosis, nervous disease, poor eyesight, memory loss, and epilepsy was advocated by

A)Havelock Ellis.
B)Benjamin Rush.
C)Sylvester Graham.
D)William Masters and Virginia Johnson.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The term that refers to a penis-shaped object used in sexual activity is a

A)vibrator.
B)phallic symbol.
C)sex toy.
D)dildo.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

"Hysterical paroxysm" is a historical term for

A)insanity.
B)orgasm.
C)masturbation.
D)coitus.

Question 5

In the 19th century, the diagnosis of hysteria in women might be treated by

A)progressive relaxation.
B)visits to a spa.
C)bringing them to orgasm.
D)All of the above

Question 6

According to the NHSLS Study, which of the following is the most popular reason why men and women masturbate?

A)Fear of AIDS and other STIs
B)To help get sleep
C)Boredom
D)To relieve sexual tension

Question 7

Sexual activity performed on oneself by oneself is called

A)anal intercourse.
B)coitus.
C)sexual intercourse.
D)masturbation.

Question 8

In the Book of Genesis, Onan "sinned" because he did not follow the Biblical law requiring a younger brother to

A)marry his brother's widow and father children if the elder brother died without an heir.
B)raise the elder brother's children if he died.
C)financially support his elder brother's wife and children if he died.
D)give his first-born child to the widow of his elder brother to raise as his elder brother's son.

Question 9

In the 18th century, all of these diseases were said to be caused by masturbation, EXCEPT

A)tuberculosis.
B)epilepsy.
C)Parkinson's disease.
D)memory loss.

Question 10

Masturbation causes which one of these conditions?

A)Hair growth on hands
B)Insanity
C)Blindness
D)None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following statements is True?

A)The incidence of masturbation has been and remains generally greater among women than men.
B)Men report masturbating more frequently than women.
C)Women achieve orgasm more reliably through coitus rather than through masturbation.
D)African-Americans are more likely than European Americans to masturbate.

Question 12

In the 19th century, graham crackers and corn flakes were advocated as

A)foods to improve circulation.
B)measures to prevent colon cancer.
C)anti-masturbation foods.
D)sexual stimulants.

Question 13

What is defined as direct self-stimulation of the genitals?

A)Masturbation
B)Cunnilingus
C)Fellatio
D)Coitus

Question 14

Krafft-Ebing believed that males' masturbation could lead to

A)depression.
B)sexual addiction.
C)inhibited orgasm.
D)impotence with women.

Question 15

In the NHSLS study, the reason for masturbation reported least often by both men and women was using masturbation as a means to

A)aid in sleep.
B)relieve boredom.
C)induce relaxation.
D)cope with the fear of AIDS and other STIs.

Question 16

The practice of withdrawing the penis prior to ejaculation during sexual intercourse is called

A)fellatio.
B)coitus interruptus.
C)escaping.
D)the retreat method.

Question 17

The most common form of solitary sexual behavior is

A)use of a vibrator.
B)taking long baths.
C)masturbation.
D)foreplay.

Question 18

In the early Judeo-Christian tradition, masturbation was known as

A)fellatio.
B)cunnilingus.
C)onanism.
D)coitus interruptus.

Question 19

Genital massage to orgasm was used in the late 19th century to cure which of the following diseases?

A)AIDS
B)PMS
C)Hysteria
D)Schizophrenia

Question 20

The current view of masturbation is that it is

A)only performed by homosexuals.
B)sexually unsatisfying.
C)an important component of many sex therapies.
D)unhealthy and perverted.

Question 21

As a prelude to masturbation, most men use

A)electric vibrators.
B)fantasy, erotic photos, or videos.
C)artificial vaginas.
D)a rubbing motion of the penis against clothing or bedding.

Question 22

According to several studies, women who had masturbated in adolescence were more likely as adults to

A)have difficulty achieving orgasm with a partner.
B)be sexually promiscuous.
C)find marital intercourse gratifying.
D)replace intercourse with masturbation in their marriages.

Question 23

Within which age group do males masturbate more than females according to the NHSLS study?

A)teenagers
B)young adults
C)middle age adults
D)All of the above

Question 24

Which of the following is True about masturbation, according to your text?

A)Women masturbate more than do men.
B)Only people with very high sex drives masturbate.
C)Masturbation means you are not in love with your partner.
D)Most people continue to masturbate while in a sexual relationship.

Question 25

If you decide not to masturbate, that decision is

A)totally okay.
B)a sign of immaturity.
C)a sign of poor sexual health.
D)a sign of low sex drive.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT True regarding masturbation?

A)People in relationships have no desire to ever masturbate.
B)Masturbation is sometimes an option if one does not have a sexual partner.
C)Masturbation is a way to relieve stress and relax.
D)Sex therapies often use masturbation as part of the therapy.

Question 27

A woman having difficulty reaching orgasm might find which of the following most helpful?

A)Receiving anilingus
B)Giving fellatio
C)Using a vibrator
D)Using the missionary position

Question 28

Which of the following is FALSE about female masturbation?

A)Women differ in the tempo and style of their self-caresses.
B)Women achieve clitoral stimulation by rubbing or stroking the clitoral shaft.
C)Women massage the mons, labia minora, and clitoral regions with circular motions.
D)Women often insert objects in their vagina during masturbation.

Question 29

Which is NOT True of women who masturbate?

A)Some touch the glans of their clitoris lightly.
B)Most prefer to insert a soft object into the vagina.
C)Many masturbate while bathing.
D)Some massage their breasts.

Question 30

In the Kinsey studies, what was the reported incidence of masturbation in the United States?

A)About half the men and one third of the women reported they had masturbated at some time.
B)Seventy-five percent of the men but only forty-five percent of the women reported they had masturbated at some time.
C)Nearly all the men and about two-thirds of the women reported they had masturbated at some time.
D)About sixty-five percent of both men and women reported they had masturbated at some time.

Question 31

Typically, how long does it take a male to reach orgasm through masturbation?

A)30 seconds
B)1-2 minutes
C)5-10 minutes
D)15-20 minutes

Question 32

In female masturbation, most women

A)use their fingers or objects to simulate a penis.
B)insert a finger in the anus to heighten orgasmic sensations.
C)use a circular motion to massage the glans of the clitoris until orgasm.
D)massage the mons, labia majora, and clitoral region in circular or back-and-forth motions.

Question 33

Regarding the techniques of female masturbation, Kinsey reported that

A)women never stimulate their breasts as well as their genitals.
B)most women stroke the glans of the clitoris until they reach orgasm.
C)few women used fantasy while masturbating.
D)only one in five inserted objects into the vagina.

Question 34

When women self-stimulate their nipples during masturbation, they may activate

A)brain areas representing the chest area only
B)brain areas representing the genital area only
C)brain areas representing both the chest and genital area
D)brain areas associated with back pain

Question 35

As men approach orgasm,

A)men typically apply less pressure to the shaft of their penis.
B)their glans becomes sensitive, so many men avoid direct contact.
C)men typically use less speed to stroke their penis.
D)their glans becomes relatively insensitive to stimulation.

Question 36

Which of the following groups is LEAST likely to masturbate?

A)Men who have never been married and are not living with a partner
B)Married men
C)Men who were married but are no longer married
D)Men who are not married but want to get married

Question 37

Although masturbation techniques vary widely, most men report that they masturbate by

A)rubbing the penis and testicles against clothing or bedding.
B)using electronic devices such as vibrators.
C)using "artificial vaginas" or "sex dolls."
D)manual manipulation of the penis.

Question 38

Which of the following is associated with more masturbation?

A)Having more education
B)Being older
C)Being Catholic compared to Protestant
D)Being African American compared to European American

Question 39

In terms of religion, which group had the lowest reported incidence of masturbation by the NHSLS study?

A)Those practicing no religion
B)Liberal or moderate Protestants
C)Conservative Protestants
D)Catholics

Question 40

Researchers have found that women typically achieve orgasm more reliably through

A)masturbation than through sexual intercourse.
B)intercourse with a partner than through masturbation.
C)insertion of the fingers or objects in the vagina.
D)leaning on a washing machine during the spin cycle.

Question 41

Your text argues that the significant increase in adolescents engaging in oral sex is because

A)oral sex is degrading to both people.
B)they can be sexually active while maintaining the perception of virginity.
C)oral sex feels much better than intercourse.
D)you don't have to use condoms because oral sex is totally safe.

Question 42

Deep kissing involves

A)parting lips while kissing and including tongue contact.
B)kissing the genitals.
C)kissing parts of the body other than the lips.
D)locking mouths together in an open position and trying to reach each other's tonsils with the tongue.

Question 43

Ahmed's wife does not seem happy with their sexual activity. Ahmed does not understand why. He generally initiates sex by immediately stroking his wife's genital area. What should Ahmed be aware of?

A)Most women prefer immediate oral-genital contact.
B)Many women prefer immediate breast stimulation followed by genital stimulation.
C)Many women prefer holding, hugging, and nongenital massage prior to genital stimulation.
D)Many women prefer immediate penetration of the penis in the vagina.

Question 44

Which one of these is NOT mentioned as a part of foreplay?

A)Cuddling
B)Oral-genital contact
C)Kissing
D)Mutual masturbation

Question 45

According to Masters and Johnson, what do men prefer as a form of foreplay?

A)Direct stroking of the genitals
B)Whole body caresses
C)Intimate talk followed by deep kissing
D)Stimulation of their pectoral muscles followed by stroking of the genitals

Question 46

If you want to know your partner's preferences for being touched, the best way is usually to

A)read a sex manual about touching.
B)ask them how they would like to be touched.
C)touch them the way you would like to be touched.
D)ask their friends about what they think.

Question 47

Which is True of kissing?

A)It is universal across all cultures.
B)The Thonga of Africa rub noses to kiss.
C)It is near universal in our culture.
D)It is not practiced in Japan.

Question 48

What is defined as the insertion of the hand or fist into the rectum?

A)Penetration
B)Anal stimulation
C)Fingering
D)Fisting

Question 49

Fellatio is

A)manual stimulation of a man's genitals.
B)oral stimulation of a woman's genitals.
C)oral stimulation of a man's genitals.
D)oral stimulation of a man's anus.

Question 50

Which of the following should be avoided when inserting a finger or fingers into a partner's vagina?

A)Having trimmed fingernails
B)Inserting fingers into the vagina after giving anal stimulation
C)Bringing vaginal lubrication from the vagina to the clitoris for clitoral stimulation
D)Simulating the thrusting motions of a penis while fingers are inserted

Question 51

Which statement is True about breast stimulation?

A)Most women prefer breast stimulation more than clitoral stimulation.
B)Some women can achieve orgasm through breast stimulation alone.
C)Most male breasts are not sensitive to erotic stimulation.
D)Most heterosexual men enjoy breast stimulation as much as women.

Question 52

In kissing the breasts, many women prefer

A)men to kiss or suck on their breasts immediately after the removal of their clothing.
B)a hard sucking action on the nipples to stimulate the clitoris.
C)not to have their breasts kissed or sucked.
D)several minutes of body contact or gentle caresses before a partner starts kissing her breasts.

Question 53

Which is True of touching?

A)It's a common form of foreplay.
B)Women, but not men, like their genitals to be touched as a prelude to intercourse.
C)Women generally prefer not to be touched in the sensitive area around the clitoris.
D)Holding hands is not sexually stimulating as the hands have few nerve endings.

Question 54

Which statement is True regarding sexual foreplay?

A)Women around the world require at least some foreplay prior to engaging in intercourse.
B)In the United States, women desire longer periods of foreplay and afterplay than men.
C)The pattern and duration of foreplay is largely uniform across cultures.
D)Kissing is an important part of sexual foreplay in all cultures.

Question 55

Cunnilingus is

A)manual stimulation of the male genitals.
B)oral stimulation of the male genitals.
C)oral stimulation of the female genitals.
D)oral stimulation of the anus.

Question 56

Self-stimulation of nipples by males

A)may be harmful.
B)may be sexually arousing.
C)causes no sensations.
D)may produce lactation.

Question 57

Manual stimulation of a partner's clitoris

A)should focus on the shaft or region surrounding the shaft.
B)should focus on the glans.
C)is more effective without lubrication.
D)is best if combined with penetration of the fingers in the vagina.

Question 58

Which of the following female body parts is particularly sensitive to touch?

A)Clitoral glans
B)Clitoral shaft
C)Vaginal lips
D)Mons pubis

Question 59

Which of the following is True about oral sex?

A)Most STIs can be transmitted through oral sex.
B)Oral sex always leads to intercourse.
C)If one is uncomfortable with oral sex, they should do it anyway if their partner wants to.
D)Men really enjoy oral sex, while women never enjoy it.

Question 60

Simple kissing is

A)when partners put their lips against each other's open mouths.
B)when partners bring their lips together with their mouths closed.
C)when people bring their faces close enough to each other to feel the warmth of each other's skin.
D)when the male partner kisses the female partner's breasts.

Question 61

Which statement best summarizes the differences found in the Kinsey studies and the NHSLS study regarding oral sex?

A)Kinsey found that less than 20% of couples had engaged in oral sex, while the NHSLS study found over 90% of couples had engaged in oral sex.
B)Kinsey found that more women than men had engaged in oral sex, and the NHSLS study found that more men than women had engaged in oral sex.
C)Kinsey found that 60% of married, college-educated couples engaged in oral sex, and the NHSLS study found that 70-80% of married couples engaged in oral sex.
D)Kinsey found that 60% of couples, regardless of educational level, engaged in oral sex and the NHSLS study found a much lower proportion of oral sex among adults.

Question 62

The "69" technique is most commonly practiced in which sexual position?

A)Female-on-top position
B)Side-by-side
C)Man-on-top position
D)Any of the above

Question 63

Which of the following statements is True regarding stimulation of a female's genitals?

A)Most women are not able to receive direct oral stimulation due to the intensity of sensation cause by the tongue.
B)Women usually prefer thrusting of the tongue into the vaginal opening instead of stimulation of the clitoris with the tongue.
C)Although many women enjoy receiving oral-genital stimulation, they typically find intercourse to be a preferred means for achieving orgasm.
D)The tongue may be a better choice than a finger for stimulating a partner because it is soft, warm, and well-lubricated.

Question 64

Which of the following is a frequently given reason for not engaging in oral sex?

A)Religious beliefs
B)Beliefs that semen will choke you
C)Belief that genitals or semen are "dirty"
D)The association of female genitals with menstrual flow

Question 65

Which of the following is FALSE about gay/lesbian sexual relationships?

A)Many gay men include hugging and petting before touching their genitals.
B)Many gay male couples use oral or manual nipple stimulation.
C)Many lesbian couples do not participate in oral stimulation of the nipples.
D)Lesbians are less fixated on orgasm than men.

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT True concerning oral sex?

A)Swallowing semen is generally not dangerous.
B)A female can get pregnant by swallowing semen.
C)Swallowing semen is dangerous if the male is infected by an STI.
D)Some people gag during fellatio.

Question 67

Which ethnic group is most likely to engage in oral sex?

A)European Americans
B)African Americans
C)Hispanic Americans
D)Asian Americans

Question 68

What term is used to describe simultaneous oral-genital stimulation?

A)Fellatio
B)Cunnilingus
C)Mutual masturbation
D)"69"

Question 69

Oral stimulation of the female genitals is called

A)coitus.
B)anilingus.
C)cunnilingus.
D)fellatio.

Question 70

Which ethnic group is LEAST likely to engage in oral sex?

A)White Americans
B)African Americans
C)Hispanic Americans
D)Native Americans

Question 71

Which statement is True concerning oral sex?

A)More highly educated people are more likely to have practiced oral sex.
B)African American men and women are more likely to have practiced oral sex compared to other ethnicities.
C)Latino and Latina Americans are less likely to participate in oral sex than African Americans.
D)Men without a high school diploma usually settle for oral sex in their sexual encounters.

Question 72

Males or females should not swallow a man's semen

A)if they are unsure of their partner's sexual history.
B)because swallowing semen will lead to gagging.
C)because the taste of semen is very offensive.
D)because it is against the law in most states.

Question 73

Oral sex is not for everyone; one might feel uncomfortable with oral sex because

A)they are afraid of pleasing their partner.
B)of the very high caloric content of semen.
C)they are afraid that the penis will be pushed too deeply into their throat.
D)of the very high caloric content of vaginal secretions.

Question 74

In general, oral sex is practices more by people who are

A)masturbating.
B)with more education.
C)who are African-American.
D)with larger genitals.

Question 75

Which is True of coitus?

A)It is the same as sexual intercourse.
B)It includes all forms of sexual contact, including fellatio, cunnilingus, and intercourse.
C)It is best undertaken in the missionary position.
D)The penis may or may not be aligned with the vagina.

Question 76

Slang terms such as "blow job," "sucking off," or "giving head" refer to

A)cunnilingus.
B)anilingus.
C)coitus.
D)fellatio.

Question 77

Which statement most accurately reflects the relationship between education and experience with oral sex in the NHSLS study?

A)High school graduates had the lowest reported incidences of oral sex.
B)Individuals with college degrees reported the highest incidences of oral sex, but those with advanced degrees reported many fewer incidences.
C)Individuals who did not graduate from high school had the highest incidences of oral sex.
D)The reported incidences of oral sex increased as education level increased.

Question 78

Which of the following is the most effective ways of giving oral stimulation to a man's genitals?

A)Making up-and-down movements with the mouth
B)Gently pull the penis with the teeth
C)Suck briskly on the meatus
D)Grab and twist a testicle as hard as you can

Question 79

If a lesbian performs cunnilingus on her long time sexual partner, she is pleasing her partner by use of

A)her penis.
B)her mouth.
C)her fingers.
D)a vibrator.

Question 80

Coitus refers to

A)penile-vaginal intercourse.
B)oral sex.
C)anal sex.
D)manual manipulation of a partner.