Inventory of Sexual Knowledge and Attitudes

Directions: Circle the answer (agree) or (disagree) to each question. This is not a test, but an exploration of your current knowledge and understanding . Enjoy!

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  1. Men and women experience sexual feelings differently.
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  1. Any position of sexual expression that allows for satisfying sex for both husband and wife is proper and acceptable.
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  1. Tiredness or slight illness both tend to reduce sexual desire.
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  1. Sexual intercourse need not take place on the first night of marriage.
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  1. The privilege to initiate sexual intercourse lies with each partner.
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  1. Usually only one ovum matures in a woman each month.
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  1. The sex appeal of a man or woman fairly well indicates that he or she will be a good sexual partner.
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  1. The desire to be together after sexual needs are satisfied is a good indicator of happy sexual adjustment in marriage.
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  1. Size of male or female sex organs is generally unrelated to sexual satisfaction or performance.
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  1. In general, women are much alike in their experience of sexual feelings
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  1. A "wet dream" is defined as "an abnormal discharge of semen".
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  1. For the most part "wet dreams" occur because a person is not using other sexual outlets.
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  1. A spouse should agree to sex only when she or he desires it.
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  1. Menopause markedly decreases a woman's sexual desire.
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  1. A woman cannot become pregnant the first time she engages in sexual intercourse.
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  1. The length of time of the sexual act will vary from couple to couple and from time to time in each act.
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  1. The rupture of a woman's hymen through sexual intercourse may be painful.
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  1. In general, men do not vary much as to the intensity of sexual feelings.
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  1. Direct clitoral stimulation increases sexual excitement and pleasure.
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  1. When applied as directed by competent authorities, modern methods of birth control are absolutely effective in preventing pregnancy.
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  1. Large differences in sex drive may affect the possibility of a satisfactory sexual adjustment in marriage.
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  1. A woman is most likely to become pregnant about two weeks before menstruation begins.
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  1. An unbroken hymen in a woman means she cannot become pregnant.
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  1. Sex play before intercourse usually makes sexual relations more satisfying for both men and women.
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  1. During intercourse, it is not essential for both husband and wife to climax together.
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  1. Masturbation in early life may hinder sexual satisfaction in a marriage.
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  1. In readiness for sexual climax, men differ from women in that they are usually ready sooner.
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  1. Although vaginal lubrication in the female occurs shortly following the beginning of sexual excitation, this does not necessarily mean that she is ready for intercourse.
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  1. A person's attitude toward their sexuality, or partner, or fear of pregnancy, may account for a lack of responsiveness in sexual relations.
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  1. Depending on one's attitude, birth control measures may either increase or decrease pleasure in a sexual relation.
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  1. The degree of pleasure derived from an orgasm may vary from time to time in the same person.
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  1. Aphrodisiacs (i.e., foods that are thought to increase sexual desire, such as raw oysters, raw eggs, ripe olives, etc) are considered useless by more authorities.
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  1. It is possible for women to have more than one orgasm during sexual relations.
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  1. The man should be concerned that the woman achieve sexual climax in the sexual act.
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  1. Erogenous zones (i.e., body areas that respond to touch in sexual arousal) are identical among members of the same sex.
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  1. Sounds and smells as well as sights may be sexually arousing.
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  1. At times sperm may be contained in the fluid produced by the male and emitted from the penis before ejaculation at sexual climax.
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  1. Female orgasm is accompanied by the ejaculation of an opaque "sex fluid."
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  1. Orgasm usually decreases sexual desire and capacity for a short time in both men and women; however, much less in women than men.
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  1. If a man consistently has premature ejaculations, he should seek professional help.
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  1. Sexual relations during menstruation should never be attempted.
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  1. Several thousand male sperm cells are required to fertilize a female egg.
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  1. Sexual dysfunction rarely has its origins in physical causes.
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  1. Talking about sexual needs, desires, and pleasures decreases sexual satisfaction.
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  1. Extra-marital sexual intercourse may be enriching and therapeutic.
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  1. It is inappropriate to tell your spouse what you like or dislike about his or her love-making.
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  1. Sexual intercourse should only be performed in bid.
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  1. Sex may be used as a source of punishment or revenge.
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  1. It is important to cultivate humor, patience, and tenderness in the marriage relationship.

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