Ensuring Lifelong Wellness: A Deep Dive into Sexual Health.pdf

The presentation on Sexual Health provides a comprehensive overview of essential topics related to sexual well-being. It starts with an introductory slide defining sexual health and highlighting the importance of sexual health education for overall well-being and prevention of health issues.

Safe Sex Practices are explained with a focus on methods of protection like condoms and dental dams, and the benefits these practices offer in preventing STIs and unwanted pregnancies. The section on Contraception covers various types, including barrier methods, hormonal methods, IUDs, and natural methods, discussing their effectiveness and how to choose the right one based on individual needs.

STI Prevention is addressed by listing common STIs such as HIV, HPV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea, describing their symptoms and consequences, and providing prevention strategies like regular testing, vaccination, mutual monogamy, and safe sex practices.

The presentation emphasizes the importance of Healthy Relationships by detailing characteristics like respect, trust, and communication, identifying unhealthy behaviors such as abuse and manipulation, and offering tips for building and maintaining healthy relationships. The crucial topic of Consent is covered, defining consent, its importance, how to ask for and give consent, and recognizing situations where consent is not present or cannot be given.

Communication Skills are highlighted as vital for maintaining sexual health, with practical advice on how to communicate with partners effectively. Tips for effective communication include active listening, being honest, and using "I" statements. The presentation also focuses on Decision-Making Skills, encouraging informed decisions about sexual health by evaluating risks and benefits and setting personal boundaries and standards.

2. Sexual health is a state of
physical, emotional, mental,
and social well-being in
relation to sexuality, not
merely the absence of disease
or dysfunction.


DEFINITION -

3. Safe sex involves
practices that reduce
the risk of sexually
transmitted infections
(STIs) and unwanted
pregnancies.
SAFE SEX

4. Reduces risk of STIs
Prevents unintended pregnancies
Promotes healthy sexual relationships

5. CONTRACEPTION METHODS

8. 1.Male Condoms are 85%
effective.
2.Female Condoms are 79%
effective.
3.Can tear, leak or slip off.
4.Application may disrupt
sex.
CONS OF CONDOMS -

9. Effectiveness

Convenience

Side Effects

Protection against STDs

Personal Preferences

Cost

How to Choose Right Contraceptives -

10. Professional Guidance: Discuss
with a healthcare provider to
choose the best method for your
health, lifestyle, and
reproductive goals.

Consultation

11. HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus)

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

STD (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES)

17. CHARACTERISTICS -
Respect: Value
boundaries
Trust: Confidence,
honesty
Communication: Open
dialogue

18. CHARACTERISTICS -
Abuse: Harmful actions
Manipulation: Unfair
control
Lack of Communication:
Silent avoidance

19. Consent is a clear,
unambiguous, and
voluntary
agreement between
participants to
engage in specific
sexual activity.

DEFINITION -

20. Ensures both parties are
willing and comfortable.
Legally required to avoid
sexual misconduct.


CONSENT SITUATION

21. When a person is
under the influence of
drugs or alcohol,
unconscious, or not of
legal age to give
consent.
NON CONSENT
SITUATION

22. ACCESSING RESOURCES -

Healthcare Providers: Consult
doctors and nurses
Reputable Websites: Use trusted
health sites (e.g., CDC, WHO)
Community Resources: Local
clinics, health organizations.