Relationships with peers

Comparatively little theoretical attention has been paid to a girl’s relationships and experiences outside the family in this regard. Yet there are a number of theoretical notions, primarily sociological, that implicitly or explicitly deal with these extrafamilial influences.

One line of thinking links the development of sexual preference among adolescent girls to their social [...]

Birth order and sibling constellations

The relationship between a girl’s sibling environment and her sexual orientation has been considered chiefly in terms of how that environment might affect her feelings about being female. It has been suggested that young girls are likely to develop a heterosexual orientation if their sibling environments contribute to their sense of [...]

Fathers’ personal traits

It is commonly supposed that a woman’s emotional and sexual interest in males is based in part on her original perception of her father as a worthwhile human being and an important member of the family. Thus, several investigators have attempted to determine the extent to which the fathers of homosexual women possess [...]

How Diaphragms and Cervical Caps Are Used

Diaphragms and cervical caps are inserted deep into the vagina before intercourse and positioned to cover the cervix. The right size must be prescribed for a proper fit. You will be shown how to put it in and take it out. Always use contraceptive cream or jelly when you [...]

There are four parts to a pelvic exam. You will be asked to lie down, let your knees spread wide apart, and relax as much as possible. Usually, the exam lasts just a few minutes. You’ll feel less tense if you do the following:

• Breathe slowly and deeply with your mouth open.

• Let your stomach [...]