Sexuality in Middle Childhood (6-12)Masturbation continues, more kids discover itMasturbation to orgasm becomes more commonBoys masturbate more than girls (at all ages)Boys learn from friends, siblingsGirls accidentally discover itAttraction and datingMost experience first real attraction during this timeAverage age = 10 regardless of sexual orientationDating activities may beginGroup dates, parties, kissing gamesOne on one dating begins towards end of range (around 12)Typically do not progress to sexual intercourse, though some mayTalking to Kids about SexGive honest, age appropriate answers with as much detail as kid asks forTalk early and oftenUse “teachable moments”Balance the negatives with positivesAnticipate eventsAcknowledge diversity: in body shapes and sizes, when kids go through puberty, types of relationships kids engage in, etc.Communicate your valuesGive practical adviceSexuality in Adolescence (12-18)Adolescence: physical, emotional, and cognitive transition between childhood and adulthoodPuberty: biological changes resulting in sexual maturityFemales typically begin puberty about 1.5 years before malesPuberty in females:Begins between 8 and 13Begins with breast budsBreast growth continues throughout pubertyPubic hair growth is typically nextAccumulate fat on hips, thighs, stomach, buttHips widenSexual organs matureGrowth spurt: begins at 10.5, peaks at 12, adult height at 16Menarche (first menstruation)Between 11-15, average 12.5 in USUndergoing a Secular trend for over a decadeGetting earlier (average age was 16, 100 years ago)Cycle more irregular and painful during first yearMay begin before ovulationIn the first year after menarche, 80% don’t ovulatePSYCH 3260 1st Edition Lecture 15 Outline of Last Lecture I. Childhood and Adolescent Sexualitya. Sexuality in Infancyb. Sexuality in Early childhoodOutline of Current Lecture I. Sexuality in Middle ChildhoodII. Sexuality in Adolescencea. Adolescenceb. Puberty c. Puberty in FemalesCurrent Lecture Sexuality in Middle Childhood (6-12)- Masturbation continues, more kids discover ito Masturbation to orgasm becomes more commono Boys masturbate more than girls (at all ages)o Boys learn from friends, siblingso Girls accidentally discover it- Attraction and datingo Most experience first real attraction during this time Average age = 10 regardless of sexual orientationo Dating activities may begin Group dates, parties, kissing games One on one dating begins towards end of range (around 12) Typically do not progress to sexual intercourse, though some may These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Talking to Kids about Sexo Give honest, age appropriate answers with as much detail as kid asks for o Talk early and ofteno Use “teachable moments”o Balance the negatives with positives o Anticipate events o Acknowledge diversity: in body shapes and sizes, when kids go through puberty, types of relationships kids engage in, etc.o Communicate your valueso Give practical advice  Sexuality in Adolescence (12-18)- Adolescence: physical, emotional, and cognitive transition between childhood and adulthood- Puberty: biological changes resulting in sexual maturityo Females typically begin puberty about 1.5 years before males- Puberty in females:o Begins between 8 and 13o Begins with breast buds Breast growth continues throughout pubertyo Pubic hair growth is typically nexto Accumulate fat on hips, thighs, stomach, butt  Hips wideno Sexual organs matureo Growth spurt: begins at 10.5, peaks at 12, adult height at 16o Menarche (first menstruation) Between 11-15, average 12.5 in US Undergoing a Secular trend for over a decade Getting earlier (average age was 16, 100 years ago) Cycle more irregular and painful during first year May begin before ovulation In the first year after menarche, 80% don’t