Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Primer for Parents and Guardians A teaching resource for school-based orientation session on CSE For parents and guardians of Grade 7 to Grade 10 learners
Addressing Common Myths/Misconception about Puberty and Human Reproduction Session: Grade 7-10
FACT or BLUFF
FACT or BLUFF Kapag may regla ang babae, hindi sya pwedeng tumakbo o mag-exercise.
EXPLANATION: During her period, a female can do anything she normally does. Exercise can help reduce cramps and improve mood. BLUFF
FACT or BLUFF Hindi pwedeng maligo kapag may regla.
BLUFF EXPLANATION: Teens need to shower even more as result of puberty, especially during their period. They need to pay extra attention to their bathing routine during their period, not just for their comfort but also for their hygiene routine. Use tampons or menstrual cups for swimming.
FACT or BLUFF Ang ari ng lalaki ay may buto kaya ito lumalaki.
BLUFF EXPLANATION: Even though we sometimes call an erect penis a “boner”, the penis has no bone in it. A rush of blood into the penis causes an erection.
FACT or BLUFF Normal lang ang pagkakaroon ng wet dreams.
FACT EXPLANATION: This is completely natural—nocturnal emissions or “wet dreams.” While wet dreams are typically associated with adolescent boys, they are a common experience for both sexes from puberty through adulthood. Wet dreams happen when a person orgasms involuntarily while the person is sleeping because of a dream, which may or may not be erotic.
FACT or BLUFF May 20 milyon sperm cells sa isang kutsaritang semilya.
FACT EXPLANATION: Sperm count vary from about 20 million to 100 million sperm cells per ejaculation. Healthy males produce 1.5ml to 5ml of semen each time they ejaculate. It takes only one sperm to fertilize an egg.
FACT or BLUFF Hindi ka mabubuntis kung first time mong makipag-sex.
BLUFF EXPLANATION: A female can get pregnant any time she has sex without reliable birth control. Sperm survives up to five days inside the female body and ovulation can happen during this period There is a chance the sperm and egg will get together. A sexually active couple—male and female, that do not want to get pregnant, should always use reliable birth control.
FACT or BLUFF Tumalon-talon pagkatapos makipag-sex para hindi ka mabuntis.
BLUFF EXPLANATION: Male and female reproductive organs are literally designed to get semen in there; and keep it in there. Physical activity won’t get the semen out and prevent pregnancy.
Myths and Misconceptions about Puberty & Human Production
In K-12 Basic Curriculum CSE Definition CSE is a curriculum-based process of teaching and learning about the cognitive, emotional, physical and social aspects of sexuality
In K-12 Basic Curriculum CSE Objectives Aims to equip children and young people with knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that will empower to: realize their health , wellbeing and dignity ; develop respectful social and sexual relationships; consider how their choices affect their own well-being and that of others; understand and ensure the protection of their rights throughout their lives
In K-12 Basic Curriculum CSE Key Concepts Human Body & Human Development; Personhood & Values; Healthy Relationships; Sexuality & Sexual Behaviors; Sexual & Reproductive Health; Personal Safety, and; Gender, Culture & Human Rights
In K-12 Basic Curriculum MAPEH (HEALTH) SCIENCE KINDER E DUKASYON SA P AGPAPAKATAO P ERSONALITY D EV’T A RALING P ANLIPUNAN
Role of teachers (main implementors of the CSE Curriculum) Role of health providers (provide additional information and counselling; referrals to other services) Role of parents/guardians and families (increase parent-to-child communication about sexuality; promotion of safety and well-being of children/youth)
ABCs of Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Abstain from sex.
Be faithful.
Consult a doctor, parent or teacher.
Don’t take drugs or drink alcohol.
Educate yourself.
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Primer for Parents and Guardians A teaching resource for school-based orientation session on CSE For parents and guardians of Grade 7 to Grade 10 learners