Sexual self Sexual Response Cycle (William Masters and Virginia

Johnson) – describes the physiological responses that

Refers to the totality of oneself as a sexual being
take place during the sexual activity.
including negative and positive concepts and feelings,
•Desire/Arousal phase/ Excitement- sexual urges occur
and process of social information related to sexuality
in response to sexual cues or fantasies.
and directs of sexual behavior.
•Plateau phase- brief period before orgasm
Development of sexual identity •Orgasm phase- In males, feelings of inevitability of
ejaculation followed by ejaculation. In females,
Puberty contractions of the walls of the lower third of vagina.
The most visible change that occurs to a human body. •Resolution phase- decrease in arousal occurs after
It is the time in life when a boy or girl becomes sexually orgasm (particularly men)
mature. SIGMUND FREUD AND THE DESIRE FOR PLEASURE
It causes physical changes and affects boys and girls Sigmund Freud
differently. -All human behavior is motivated by the desire to feel
Primary Sexual Characteristics pleasure.
development of body structure (ovaries, testes, and -Such motivation is organized and controlled by two
external genitalia) that make sexual reproduction instincts: sexuality and aggression.
possible. -He theorized that these instincts are driven by a form
Secondary Sexual Characteristics of internal psychic energy called libido.
pertains to the development of non-reproductive sexual -Human instinct continuously seeks the pleasure of the
characteristics such as female breasts and hips, male flesh which can be satisfied through sex.
voice quality and body hair. -The mind plays an important role in one’s sexuality and
sexual behaviors.
During Puberty for Female (Starts at the age of 10 or 11
y/o) UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMICTRY OF LUST,
Development of breasts ATTRACTION AND ATTACHMENT
Widening of hips Three stages of love (Helen Fisher of Rutgers University
Hair growth around pubic area and underarms – 1948)
Beginning of menstrual cycles 1. Lust (libido or sex drive) – the desire for sexual
Having Vaginal discharges gratification which is inherent to every living organism.
Having Period pains 2.Attraction (passionate or obsessive love, infatuation) –
Height the intense attention given to a desired partner. It is
During Puberty for Male (Starts at the age of 12 much driven by chemicals and hormones:
visible 13-16 y/o) a. Adrenaline – released by the body for “fight” or
“flight.”
Voice change b. Dopamine – ignites an intense rush of pleasure when
Broadening of shoulder released.
Hair growth c. Serotonin – attributed to “falling in love” as this
Increase in size of testicles and penis, having unwanted hormone makes a person think of his or her desired
erections partner at most times.
Development of muscular masses 3. Attachment – (companionate love) desire of couples
Height to stay together. It is driven by two major hormones
Erogenous Zones namely oxytocin (cuddle hormone) and vasopressin
sexually stimulating zones of both sexes, relevant and (anti-diuretic hormone).
beneficial not only for sexual excitement but also for
protection against sexual violence.
DIVERSITY OF SEXUAL BEHAVIORS HIV
1. Masturbation – stimulating one’s own genitals done HUMAN- This virus can only infect human beings
alone by an individual. IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY - The effect of the virus is to
2. Premarital Sex – sexual activities people engage in create a deficiency (a failure to work properly) within
outside of marriage the body’s immune system
3. Marital sex – happen within the bounds of marriage. VIRUS- This organism is a retro virus, which means it can
4. Extramarital sex – sexual activities that married reproduce itself by taking over the machinery of the
people engage in with people they are not married to. human cell
5. Heterosexuality – happens between persons of the Four Body Fluids Known to Transmit HIV
opposite sex.
BLOOD
6. Homosexuality – refers to sexual attraction and
SEMEN
activities that happen between two persons of the same
VAGINAL/CERVICAL FLUID
sex.
BREASTMILK
7. Bisexuality – sexual behavior of one who engages in
sexual acts with someone from the opposite or same
AIDS
sex.
ACQUIRED-The infection may be transmitted from one
Sex vs. Gender
person to another.
Sex IMMUNE - The immune system is compromised.
is based from your reproductive organ (vagina or penis) DEFICIENCY- The body can no longer fight off infections;
or biological givenness. individual may suffer from two or more opportunistic
Gender infections.
is based from your reference to social and cultural SYNDROME- A person experiences a collection of
differences rather than biological ones and denotes a symptoms which could be fatal.
range of identities that do not correspond to the HIV mode of Transmission
established ideas of being a male and female. Sexual transmission of HIV
Gender Identity vs. Sexual Orientation Infected Blood and blood products
Mother to Child
Gender Identity
from an HIV infected mother to child, natural delivery,
refers to one’s sense of being male or female.
breastfeeding
Based from your feelings inside and on how you express
ABCDE of HIV Prevention
those feelings.
Example the LGBTQIA+ ABSTINENCE: Do not have sex. In the case of
Sexual Orientation adolescents, delaying sexual debut (age of first sexual
a person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to encounter) will help.
which they are attracted; the fact of being heterosexual, BE monogamous: Have ONE sexual partner
homosexual, or bisexual. Correct and consistent use of CONDOM and safer sex
The Basics of STI, HIV and AIDS practices
It is an infection primarily transmitted through sexual DO NOT inject drugs
contact but may also be transmitted through non-sexual Education & Early detection
means.
Common Signs and Symptoms of STI
Pain passing urine.
Sever itchiness
Pain during sexual intercourse
Yellowish/
abnormal discharge
Ulcerations
Abdominal pain
FAMILY PLANNING 8. Birth Control Shot
The birth control shot, known as Depo-Provera, is a
It is the practice of controlling the number of children in
hormonal injection that protects against pregnancy for
a family and the intervals between their births,
three months.
particularly by means of: Natural Method and Artificial
9. Intrauterine Device
Contraception
a T-shaped piece of plastic that is placed inside the
Natural Method of Family Planning
uterus by a doctor.
Known as Fertility Awareness.
10. Tubal Ligation
It is a method of birth control that doesn’t use any
A surgeon closes off the fallopian tubes, preventing eggs
drugs or devices
from making their journey out of the ovaries.
1. Abstinence
11. Vasectomy
This method involves refraining from sexual intercourse.
It involves surgically closing the vas deferens – the tubes
It is 100% effective.
that carry sperm from the testes, through the
2. Calendar Method
reproductive system. This prevents the release of sperm
Known as Rhythm Method means avoiding sex when a
but does not interfere with ejaculation.
woman is most fertile.
3. Withdrawal Method
Known as coitus interruptus, Pull-out method, and Generalization
Rejected Sexual Intercourse.
From childhood, we are controlled by our genetic
It is a method of birth control in which a man, during
makeup and lineage. This influences the way we treat
sexual intercourse, withdraws his penis from the
ourselves and others.
woman’s vagina prior to orgasm, and then direct his
semen away from the vagina to avoid insemination. However, there are individuals who cannot accept their
own innate sexual characteristics and tends to change it
Artificial Method of Family Planning
through medications. Aside from our genes, our society
It is a method of birth control that involves the use of
or the external environment greatly affect and helps on
specific drugs or devices.
how our Self be molded
It is the process used to prevent pregnancy and plan for
the birth of children at the most optimum time.

1.Spermicide
Spermicide contains a chemical that kills sperm.
2. Male Condom
It prevents sperm from entering the woman's body,
protecting against pregnancy and STDs.
3.Female Condom
Is a thin plastic pouch that lines the vagina and can be
put in place up to 8 hours before sex.
4. Diaphragm
Is a rubber dome that is placed over the cervix before
sex. It is used with a spermicide
5. Cervical Cap
The FemCap slips into place over the cervix, blocking
entry into the uterus.
6. Birth Control Pills
The most common type of birth control pill uses the
hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent ovulation.
7. Vaginal Ring
The NuvaRing is a soft plastic ring that is worn inside the
vagina.