1. Sexuality
Sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles and relationships. While sexuality can include all of these dimensions, not all of them are always experienced or expressed. Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, ethical, legal, historical and religious and spiritual factors.
Source: WHO Draft working definition, October 2002

2. Sexual health
Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.
Source: WHO Draft working definition, October 2002

3. Sexuality education who am I? me and my friends family relationships
self esteem building
communicating
body parts and their function
peer influence
non-sexism and sex role stereotyping
relaxation skills
assertiveness skills
media influences
sexually transmitted infections
prevention education (child abuse, domestic violence and neglect)

4. Sexuality education Parents and controversy
INFORM PARENTS
Parents have the right to withdraw children however:
explain the ‘integrated approach to health ed’n;
students may find out the information secondhand; &
supervision of students – point for negotiation.

5. Dealing with students’ questions??????????????
Clarify terminology to be used.
Answer all questions honestly and simply.
Be willing to say “I don’t know – how can we find out?”
Avoid being moralistic or judgemental.
DON’T use real people’s names

6. Students’ questions????? Years 4-7
What causes twins?
What is sex like?
Why do people have sex?
What is an abortion?
How do I use a tampon?
When will you talk about what is going to happen to boys?
What is a homo?
What does kissing feel like? Why?
Can my rabbit get AIDS?
What is a head job?
How can you tell if someone has had sex?
What happens if I start my periods at school?
How do you handle people teasing you about your body at school?

7. Sexuality education
If we are going to bring about change we need to think about young people not as a homogeneous group rather as a diverse group of individuals.