HUMAN SEXUALITY

HEALTH– 7 TH GRADE
WHAT IS SEX?
Sex: Either of the two
categories, male and
female, into which
humans are divided
according to their
reproductive
functions.
Sex: Sex:
Female Male
THE WORD “SEX”
The word sex is used to
refer to sexual
intercourse.
Sexual intercourse is the
physical contact
between a man and a
woman for pleasure or
reproduction. This baby is the product of sexual
intercourse.
LIBIDO
Libido is a person’s
desire for sexual activity.
During the teen years,
the hormonal and
physical changes of
puberty, people’s sexual
feelings increase.
Doing sports helps you maintain
your libido in normal levels.
FERTILIZATION
PREGNANCY
Pregnancy, also
known as
gravidity or
gestation, is the
time during which
one or more
offspring develops
inside a woman.
TEEN PREGNANCY RISKS
1. Not getting prenatal
control
Pregnant girls tend to
hide it to her parents.
They might not get
prenatal vitamins, folic
acid, or not detecting
syndromes. An echography can detect a
syndrome in the baby.
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2. Premature birth
15-year old or younger
girls are risk of giving
birth before 9 months.
Premature babies risk
respiratory, digestive,
or cognitive problems.
Premature baby in an incubator
TEEN PREGNANCY RISKS
2. Difficulties to give
birth
Girls under 14 might
not have their pelvis
developed, which can
lead to C-section, or in
the worst case child
death or maternal
death.
TEEN PREGNANCY RISKS
TEEN PREGNANCY RISKS
3. Socioeconomic
Problems
Dropping school due
to taking care of the
baby.

This girl’s future is uncertain as she

won’t finish high-school.
TEEN PREGNANCY RISKS
3. Socioeconomic
Problems
Higher chance of end
up living under in
extreme poverty.
TEEN PREGNANCY RISKS
3. Socioeconomic
Problems
Honduras, like most of
the countries protect
newborn children.
Fathers are compelled
to economically
support their children.
This applies to teen boys too!
 CAUSES OF TEEN PREGNANCY
NOT HAVING SEX EDUCATION= IGNORANCE

In our culture, sex is a taboo Teen pregnancy puts you at risk

topic, often seen as sinful. of being homeless and jobless.
 BIRTH CONTROL METHODS
1. Abstinence
It is not to have
sexual relations.

There will be time for everything!

WAIT TO HAVE SEX!
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2. Male Condom

It also prevents sexually

transmitted diseases
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3. Female Condom
It is introduced inside
the vagina.
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4. Contraceptive pills
They contain estrogen
and progesterone to
avoid ovulation.

If you skip one=

PREGNANT!
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4. Other Hormonal Methods

Implant Patch Shots

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5. IUD
It is placed in the
uterus with the
purpose of avoiding
the ovum to reach
the uterus
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6. Spermicide
Substance that kills
the sperm.
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6. Sterilization

Female Sterilization
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6. Sterilization

Male Sterilization