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• Sex: Individual’s biological make up and reproductive anatomy and biological qualities particular to the male and female
• Gender: Roles, behaviours, activities, and attributes that society considers appropriate either for a man or a woman and deals also how a person is described being masculine or feminine based on one’s own feelings and perception of oneself
• Gender role refers to a set of roles, characteristics, and expectations of how a man or woman should feel, think, and act as influenced by parents, peers, and society
• Gender equality permits man and woman equal enjoyment of human rights
• Exhibitionist: Sexual perversion which involves indecent sexual practices so as to attract attention to oneself
• Sadism: A person gains pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others
• Heterosexuality: Sexual attraction to the opposite sex
• Premarital Sex: Sexual activity with an opposite sex partner or with the same sex partner before marriage
• HETROsexuality: Sexual attraction to the same sex
• Teenage Pregnancies: Risks associated with teenage mothers include dangers of young reproductive organs not ready for birth, poor nutrition during pregnancy, and maternal death due to the high risk of eclampsia
• Human Sexuality includes sexual knowledge, attitudes, and values of an individual
• It also includes all the mental, emotional, and spiritual characteristics associated with being male or female
• Family is the best environment to provide children with gradual education in sexual life
• Factors that influence adolescents' sexual attitudes and behavior include: Family, Peers, Religion, Mass Media, and School
• Socio-Cultural Dimension:

  • Deals with the different social and cultural factors of a person
• Psychological Dimension:

  • About an individual's sense of being and self-perception in relation to others
• Biological Dimension:

  • Deals with physical sexual characteristics
• Human Sexuality includes the behavior of human beings with regards to sex, gender, and sexual orientation
• Human Sexuality includes sexual knowledge, attitudes, and values of an individual
• Human Sexuality includes all the mental, emotional, and spiritual characteristics associated with being a male or female
• Characteristics of a Healthy Sexuality:

  • Self-love: acceptance of oneself
  • Self-knowledge: understanding of feelings and character
  • Self-respect: awareness of things that can be done well
  • Self-expression: way of showing individuality in expressing oneself as a man or woman
• Learning human sexuality is important because:

  • Giving and receiving love is a human need
  • It helps appreciate sexual identity
  • Respecting one's and another person's body
  • Managing bodily changes properly
  • Having the right to be informed on how to be disease-free and live a healthy lifestyle
• Dimensions of Human Sexuality:

  • Biological Dimension: physical sexual characteristics
  • Psychological Dimension: individual's sense of being and self-perception in relation to others
  • Socio-Cultural Dimension: different social and cultural factors
• Factors that Influence Adolescent's Sexual Attitudes and Behavior:

  • Family
  • Peer Groups
  • Religion
  • Mass Media
  • School
  • Self
• Importance of Sexuality for Family Health:

  • Positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships
  • Free from discrimination and violence
  • Parents have the moral duty to educate children about human life mysteries
  • Family provides the best environment for gradual education in sexual life
• Sex vs. Gender:

  • Sex: individual's biological makeup and reproductive anatomy
  • Gender: roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes considered appropriate for a man or woman based on feelings and perception of oneself
• Sexual Orientation:

  • Heterosexual
  • Homosexual
  • Bisexual
  • Asexual
• Gender Role:

  • Refers to set of roles, characteristics, and expectations of how a man or woman should feel, think, and act as influenced by parents, peers, and society
• Sexual Behaviors, Attitudes, and Practices:

  • Sadism: gaining pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others
  • Exhibitionist: involving indecent sexual practices to attract attention
  • Heterosexuality: sexual attraction to the opposite sex
  • Homosexuality: sexual attraction to the same sex
  • Premarital Sex: sexual activity before marriage
  • Teenage Pregnancies: risks associated with young reproductive organs not ready for birth, poor nutrition, and maternal death
  • Abortion: intentional termination of pregnancy after conception
• What to do to avoid risky sexual behaviors:

  • Say "NO" and express discomfort or lack of readiness
• Abstinence:

  • Means restraining or resisting oneself from indulging in addictive behaviors like sexual acts, alcohol drinking, smoking, drug abuse, etc.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases:

  • STIs/Ds are transmitted through sexual contact
  • Caused by viruses or bacteria
• STIs caused by Virus:

  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV): can cause warts and various cancers
  • Genital Herpes: causes blistery sores and flu-like symptoms
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): caused by HIV, damages the immune system
• STIs caused by Bacteria:

  • Chlamydia: known as a "silent infection" and can lead to infertility
  • Gonorrhea: can lead to infertility and increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
  • Syphilis: characterized by sores and can lead to serious health issues
• Other Symptoms of STDs:

  • Painful urination
  • Painful during sex
  • Foul-smelling discharge
  • Rashes or blisters around the genitals
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Strong odor around the genitals
  • Yellowing of the eyes and skin
• Prevention and Control of STDs:

  • Do not engage in casual sex
  • Avoid drugs, alcohol, and smoking
  • Engage in wholesome activities for productivity and health
• Other Symptoms of STDs:

  • Painful during sex
• Other Symptoms of STDs:

  • Foul-smelling discharge
• Other Symptoms of STDs:

  • Rashes or blisters around the genitals
• Other Symptoms of STDs:

  • Flu-like symptoms