Human Sexuality

• • Sex - refers to the biological characteristics of boy or a girl based on one's external and internal reproductive parts. Bodily or Physiological functions related to the reproductive system
• Gender - Behavior and attitude based on one's sex. Refers to the roles and activities of a male or female member of society. Generally classified as masculine or feminine
• Human Sexuality - The way you behave, express yourself, react, and interact. It is your total self including the physical, mental, socio-emotional, and ethnic parts of yourself.
• Physical self - The way you look.
• Mental self - The way you think.
• Social self - The way you interact with others.
• Emotional self - the way you feel about others.
• Ethical self - The way you value your relationships.
• Physical Dimension - Sexuality can be understood in its physical sense. The reproductive system and physical characteristics of men and women.
• Psychological Dimension - A person's sexuality could also be shaped based on how a person views himself or herself. "Are you happy being a boy or a girl?"
• Anorexia - Person thinks they're fat and refrain from eating.
• Bulimia - binge eating followed by purging.
• Positive body image - Good social relationship with others and enjoys sexuality.
• Negative body image - Unhappy with failing relationships.
• Sociocultural Dimension - A person's family, religion, and peers contribute to the development of one's identity. Cultural practices and the media also influence a person's view of his or her sexuality.
• Family - Plays a crucial role in shaping children's behavior and awareness of sexuality. They learn from what they see and experience at home, including influences on clothing, toys, games, and hobbies.
• Religious and spiritual belief - Strongly impact attitudes and behaviors towards sex, including views on premarital and extramarital relations.
• Culture and Society - Different societies permit various arrangements such as arranged marriages, same-sex marriages, and polygamy.
• Peers - Peer pressure creates a dilemma for youth, as acceptance within the group becomes crucial, leading to decisions that can profoundly impact their lives.
• Media - Encompassing television, radio, movies, advertisements, and the Internet, plays a significant role in shaping teenage behavior.
• Identity crisis - The feeling of not being sure about yourself and what purpose you have in life. Ex. (Others call teenagers "Tweens" because they are in between being children and adults.)
• Sexual identity - Refers to a person's understanding and recognition of their own sexual orientation or preference. Refers to a person's understanding and recognition of their own sexual orientation or preference. Includes the LGBTQIA+
• Peer Pressure - The influence of peers or friends on a person to act in a particular way.
• Premarital sex - Getting involved in sexual activity with a partner out of marriage. Often leads to untimely teenage pregnancy.
• Teenage pregnancy - Brings danger to both the mother and the baby. They tend to have prolonged labor. The helpless child is affected most.