At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Explain the development of sex characteristics and the human reproductive system; Distinguish between attraction, love, and attachment; Explain sexual orientation; Identify the causes and consequences of sexually transmitted infections and early pregnancy; and Reflect on the importance of contraception and Reproductive Health Law.
The essence of love is the gift of myself. No other gift, no other service can substitute for myself. Love is a very personal, intimate gift. Some part of myself must be given–or my act is not an act of love at all
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEX CHARACTERISTICS AND THE HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Primary sex characteristics Are physical characteristics present at birth. These are the characteristics that distinguish male from female. In females, these characteristics include, vagina, uterus, and ovaries. In males, the primary sex characteristics include the penis, testes, or testicles, scrotum, and prostate gland.
Secondary sex characteristics Develop during the onset of puberty. For women, the earliest evidence of puberty are enlargement of breasts, onset of menstruation, widening of the hips, enlargement of buttocks, and growth of pubic hair. Testicular growth, sperm production, appearance of facial, pubic, and other body hair, and deepening of voice are some of the first signs of puberty in men.
a system of sex organs designed for reproduction and sexual function. The female reproductive system is composed of the following: Female Reproductive system
female reproductive system Clitoris Made of erectile tissue swells with blood and hardens when a woman is sexually aroused.
female reproductive system Vagina A muscular tube that serves as the receptacle for the penis and carrier of the sperm to the uterus.
female reproductive system Ovaries Produce, store, and release the egg cell during ovulation.
female reproductive system Uterus A hollow organ where the fertilized embryo grows to become a fetus.
female reproductive system Cervix Is the lower part of the uterus and is the passageway between the uterus and the vagina that expands during childbirth.
female reproductive system Fallopian tubes Carry the fertilized egg from the ovary to the uterus.
On the other hand, the male reproductive system includes the following: Male Reproductive system
male reproductive system Penis Is the organ through which males urinate and deliver sperm cells into the vagina during sexual intercourse.
male reproductive system Testes or testicles Responsible for the production of sperm cells and male sex hormones.
male reproductive system Scrotum Pouch-like sac of skin
male reproductive system Vas deferens Transports the sperm-containing fluid called the semen.
male reproductive system Epididymis Is a set of coiled ducts connected to the vas deferens where the sperm cells are stored.
male reproductive system Prostate gland and seminal vesicles Produce semen and nourish the sperm cells.
male reproductive system Ejaculation Is the release of sperm cells from the penis.
SEXUAL AROUSAL AND EROGENOUS ZONES: WHAT TURNS PEOPLE ON Human sexual arousal is complex. It may be produced by direct stimulation of the body’s erogenous zones on the areas of the body that provide pleasure.
Erogenous zones Are areas of the body which are highly sensitive and produce sexual responses when stimulated. One of the most basic forms of sexual stimulation is masturbation or self-stimulation that causes sexual pleasure or orgasm.
THE PHASES OF SEXUAL RESPONSE William Masters and Virginia Johnson found that the biological responses of males and females to sexual stimulation are quite similar.
Orgasm Excitement Plateau Resolution They divide the sexual-response cycle into four phases:
Excitement This the beginning of sexual arousal and can last from one minute to several hours. During this phase, pulse rate increases, blood pressure rises, breathing quickens, and the skin shows a rosy flush particularly on the chest and breast areas. They divide the sexual-response cycle into four phases:
Plateau The changes in the body continue. In men, the penis becomes more erect, the circumference of its head increases, and few drops of fluid are released. In women, the outer part of the vagina swells with the surge of increased amounts of blood to that area, They divide the sexual-response cycle into four phases:
Orgasm Contractions of the muscles in and around the penis stimulate the release of semen. In women, orgasm involves the contraction of the pelvic muscles that surround the vaginal walls. They divide the sexual-response cycle into four phases:
Resolution The body returns to its normal state after the orgasm. They divide the sexual-response cycle into four phases:
ATTRACTION, LOVE, AND ATTACHMENT
As adolescents grow and mature, they make new patterns of relationships and commitments with other people. While these new patterns of relationships may change as they mature, they could form the foundation on which intimacy during adulthood will be established.
PUBERTY
Is an important stage in sexual development. It is the time when many boys and girls first experience their first sexual attraction.
Initial attraction -Is influenced by social norms, physical attractiveness, and processes of interpersonal exchange ( DeLamater & Myers, 2012).
-Influence attraction in several ways such as in determining who are appropriate as lovers and spouses. Social norms Physical attractiveness -Refers to the degree to which a person's physical traits are regarded as aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.
-Proposes that attraction is the result of an exchange process. People tend to view relationships as the result of the rewards and costs they entail. As the relationship develops, the sharing of activities and information contributes to increased attraction, liking, trust, and love. Social exchange theory
Romantic love includes a complex combination of different emotions such as fear, anger, sexual desire, joy, and jealousy. Some of these emotions may also be sources of suffering (Santrock, 2002).
In the context of interpersonal relationships, psychologist Robert Sternberg suggests that there are three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment (Bauermeister, Johns, Pingel, Eisenberg, Zimmerman. 2011).
Romantic love has strong components of sexual attraction and infatuation, and is often experienced in the early stage of a love relationship (Santrock, 2002).
Helen Fisher Biological anthropologist and expert in the science of human attraction, suggests the important ingredients of romantic love: lust, attraction, and attachment. https://www.ted.com/talks/helen_fisher_why_we_love_why_we_cheat
Lust Is driven by the desire for sexual gratification. Attraction Is often associated with sexual attraction. Attachment Occurs when individuals desire to connect with another person intimately. It may also be called affectionate Or companionate love, John Bowlby defines attachment as a strong affectional tie that binds a person to an intimate companion. Important ingredients of romantic love:
Refers to a person’s sexual identity anchored on what gender they are attracted to. SEXUAL ORIENTATION The most common sexual orientation in which one is sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex. Heterosexuality Is the orientation of one who is sexually attracted to the same sex. Bisexuality - is an orientation where one is attracted to both opposite and same sex. Homosexuality
Refers to a person’s sexual identity anchored on what gender they are attracted to. SEXUAL ORIENTATION is an orientation where one is attracted to both opposite and same sex. Bisexuality
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STIs) AND EARLY PREGNANCY Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) -are contracted primarily through sexual contact(vaginal, oral, or anal sex).
HIV/AIDS - are caused by direct contact with body fluids such as through blood transfusion, breast feeding, and sexual intercourse.
Gonorrhea - is caused by gonococcal bacteria which attack the lining of the mucous membrane such as mouth, throat, vagina, and urethra. https://media.sciencephoto.com/f0/22/83/08/f0228308-800px-wm.jpg
Syphilis - infects the genital areas and other parts of the body including the brain and can cause paralysis or even death when left untreated. https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1173025544/vector/vector-medical-poster-syphilis.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=Uh2YLco7a4RuCMfZVZI1CMSmNRgszFncUZDxQJ93nwE=
Chlamydia - is caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis. https://familydoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/106951699_l-540x540.jpg
Genital warts - are caused by the human papillomavirus and women with human papillomavirus are prone to cervical cancer. https://www.getmaple.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MAP101_Maple_Blog_genital_wart_female.jpg
Genital herpes - can cause itching and tingling sensations, abscesses, and blisters in the genital area. https://www.informedhealth.org/grafiken/de_go_genitalherpes_replacement_image.jpg
The consequences of high teenage pregnancy in the Philippines remain a major concern.
METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION AND THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LAW Contraception refers to methods that are used to prevent pregnancy. Most common methods of contraception: Condom Intrauterine Device or IUD Birth control injectables Oral contraceptive pills Withdrawal method Calendar method
From a chemical perspective, DNA is a polymer of nucleotides, in other words, a polynucleotide. A polymer is a compound formed by many simple units connected to each other.
Studies show that contraceptive use is low particularly among sexually active adolescents.
The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, guarantees universal access methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care. The RH Law provides for the “prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and other STIs/STDs,” especially since the number of HIV cases among the youth is rising. Reproductive Health Law or RH Law