1. S E X U A L I T Y Lesson modified from Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program 5 Circles of Sexuality Sensuality Intimacy Identity Behavior and Reproduction Sexualization

2. SENSUALITY Awareness of and acceptance of one’s body INTIMACY The ability and need to experience emotional closeness and have it returned. SEXUAL IDENTITY A sense of who one is sexually, including a sense of maleness or femaleness SEXUAL HEALTH AND REPRODUCTION Attitudes and behaviors related to being a parent, care and maintenance of reproductive organs, and health consequences of sexual behavior SEXUALIZATION The use of sexuality to influence, control or manipulate others. Body Image Puberty Attraction Caring Sharing Loving/Liking Risk Taking Vulnerability Gender Bias Gender Roles Factual Information Anatomy Reproductive Health Sexual Abuse Sexual Harassment

3. SENSUALITY Awareness and feeling about your own body Body Image- How you feel about your bodyBody Image- Human Sexual Response Cycle- Puberty and changes of the bodyHuman Sexual Response Cycle- Attraction towards another person

4. Love the Skin You are In…

5. Everyone is born with a certain body type Ectomorph Mesomorph Endomoprh

6. Body Types-Ectomorph Characterized by a low percentage of body fat Small bone size and a small amount of muscle mass and size. Exhibit a lean appearance, often with long, slender arms and legs.

7. Body Types-Mesomorph Characterized by a low- to-medium percentage of body fat Medium-to large bone size and large amount of muscle mass and size. They appear muscular and well proportioned.

8. Body-Endomorph Characterized by a high percentage of body fat Large bone size a small amount of muscle mass and size. They generally have a round face, short neck, and wide hips.

9. Puberty-Review Change in body shape Feelings Change & Mood Swings Change in energy levels Hair Growth Change in Voice Body Odor Breast Develop Menstruation begins Change in body type Genital Area Grows Shoulders Broaden Muscular Growth Sperm Development

10. Attraction Physical Emotional Perfect Date…What are you looking for? Must HaveShould HavePerk

11. What is Self Esteem?  Being confident in your actions  Feel good both in mind and body by giving importance to your self  Positive Attitude  Recognize that YOU are worthy of happiness

13. How can you develop self esteem?

14. How do you improve self esteem? Instead of blaming others, take responsibility for being happy, achieving your goals, enjoying your life. Instead of focusing on your faults, think positive thoughts and feelings that build your confidence and make you feel good, competent and self- sufficient. Instead of being critical to yourself and others, look for something likeable in yourself and in everyone you know and meet. Instead of trying to change others, focus on being the person you want to be. Instead of saying “I can’t do this” or “ I don’t know anything about this”, read, learn from others—do whatever you can to develop your talents and skills. Instead of focusing on your failures, acknowledge and celebrate your achievements and successes! Instead of saying “Oh, its nothing really’, accept another’s compliments—say “Thank you!” and enjoy praise without embarrassment.

15. What is Confidence? Freedom from doubt Belief in yourself and your abilities

19. “Greatest Love of All” Listen to the song and read the lyrics How do the lyrics relate to self esteem and confidence?

20. INTIMACY INTIMACY How do you show someone how you feel? Family Friends Dating Caring Sharing Loving/Liking

21. SEXUAL IDENTITY SEXUAL IDENTITY Understanding of who she or he is sexually, including a sense of being male or female. Jobs for Men Jobs for Women Role in the home for Men Role in the home for Women Activities for Boys Activities for Girls

22. Sexualization Date Rape Abusive Relationships Video: Flipped

23. SEXUAL HEALTH AND REPRODUCTION  Care and maintenance of reproductive organs  Regular Doctor Visit-Self Check  Health consequences of sexual behavior  HIV and AIDS  STD’s Viral vs. Bacterial  Prevention  http://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/brief.html#Consistent  Attitudes and behaviors related to being a parent  License to be a parent License to be a parent

24. Criteria to be a parent Age? Finances? Marital status? Home? Location?

25. Application to be a Parent 1. One parent must be between the age of 23 and 55 years of age. 2. Both couples and single persons can apply for adoption. Divorces are okay. 3. Must be in good general health and have a normal life expectancy. 4. Must not have had an unfavorable recommendation for adoption in a prior home study. 5. Must not have been convicted of a crime against a person or family, or public indecency, and must not have been convicted of a felony relating to any controlled substance abuse in any state in the United States. 6. Must provide information necessary to conduct an abuse/neglect registry check and the results must show no history of abuse/neglect. 7. Must be able to show financial responsibility to care for the adopted child or children you wish to adopt. (125% above Federal poverty guidelines) 8. Must live in a single family residence such as a house, apartment, or condo. Cannot be temporarily living with parents, friends, relatives, etc Information from http://www.wiaa.org/application.asp Adoption Websitehttp://www.wiaa.org/application.asp