with Answers All Correct
Adolescence: masturbation - Answer-For boys ages 13-15, there is a sharp increase in
the incidence of masturbation
For girls, masturbation is much more gradual and continues past adolescence
Adolescence: same gender sexual behavior - Answer-Sexual identification as a sexual
minority person typically occurs between 14-21
- at somewhat younger ages for boys
- between the ages 15-19, 7% of girls and 2% of boys engages in oral sex with same
gender partner
Concerns about one gender may intensify
-possibility they are trans or non-binary
Adolescence: heterosexual behavior - Answer-- gains prominence and becomes the
major sex outlet
- top reasons for not engaging in intercourse = against religion or morals, afraid to get
pregnant, haven't found right person
- top reasons for engaging in intercourse: relationship goals, sexual pleasure, increased
social status
Too early sex - Answer-Experts agree that sex at age 15 or earlier is "early" sex and
carries a number of risks
- in US, 6% of adolescents have sex before 13
Risks for too early sex: - Answer-- no use of condom
- more likely to have sex with more than one partner
- increased risk for teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Adolescence: romantic relationships - Answer-Process begins around ages 9-12 with a
first boyfriend/girlfriend — but little direct interaction
- later comes group dating and mixed-gender social events
Meaning of a romantic relationship depends very much on communication
Adolescence: sexting - Answer-Sexting = the sending of sexually charged messages or
images, has gained national attention
- unwanted exposure to porn and sexual solicitation via the internet continue to be an
issue, but rates have declined