1. Sexuality

2. Sexual Harassment Uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or sexual advance. Pg. 53

3. Schools & What you can do… Sexual harassment in schools is illegal What you can do: Speak up assertively when you feel disrespected Use your refusal skills to reject unwanted sexual advances Avoid having to be alone with someone you don't trust Report behavior that you think is sexual harassment to an adult. Pg. 53End Day 2

4. Activity Packet Page 6 Check the right or the left column for each of the 20 descriptions Total up both the left and right column to get two separate numbers

6. Sexuality – everything about you that relates to, reflects, or expresses maleness or femaleness. Gender- refers to the way people perceive maleness and femaleness to be defined by our society. Pg. 4

7. Your sexuality influences how you think, how you feel about yourself and others, and how you behave. The way you dress and move, the gestures and facial expressions you use, forms of body language convey sexuality. What you say and how you say it can also reflect your sexuality. Sexuality

8. 4 Factors That Influence the Way You Think About Sexuality Your Family The Media Peers Adult Role Models

9. Family Your sexuality develops and changes as you mature, but parents influence a child’s understanding of Gender Roles. Gender Roles: behaviors and attitudes that are socially accepted as either masculine or feminine. Examples of gender roles ? Pg. 5

10. Gender Roles Activity Split into 2 groups –Male and Female Both groups will work together to compile a list of the opposite sex gender roles After both lists are on the board, members of the opposite sex can cross out roles that they do not fit.

11. Media Examples…? Media Messages often contradict family messages. Keep in mind that the media try to entertain or sell things to their customers. They often use themes that appeal to people’s anxieties, concerns, or hopes about their own sexuality. For ex. They try to suggest their product will make them more sexually appealing. Pg. 6

12. Peers Many teens find it comforting to have a close friend to talk with about their latest crush, or to ask for advice about fashion, hair styles and personal care products. Friends who have healthy attitudes about their own sexuality help to shape positive attitudes about sexuality. Some teens judge their own expressions of sexuality against perceptions of peer “norms” –and may not lead to healthy decisions. ex. Some teens think that most of their peers are sexually active…even though their perception is usually inaccurate, teens may feel pressure to become active themselves before they are ready… Pg. 7

13. Role Models – Even among well-informed adults, opinions about certain aspects of sexuality may vary greatly and it is up to you to sort though the info you receive to act responsibly. Pg. 7End Day 1

14. Expressing Sexuality Expressed in many things you do because it is part of your personality. Often two people in a relationship have different ideas about how they want to express their sexuality in a physical sense. They may disagree about how intimate they want to become. They may feel different ways at different times. Whatever your feelings, you never owe anyone a more intimate sexual expression than you are comfortable with. You also should not pressure others to go further in expressing their sexuality than is comfortable for them! Pg. 8 Day 2

15. Sexual Awakening Many of the concerns about body image and emotions that teenagers experience are related to another aspect of puberty – an increased awareness of, and sexual attraction to, other people. Pg. 13

16. Values The standards and beliefs that you consider important and that help you decide what is right and wrong. Values and Sexual Decision Making…? Are your actions consistent with your values? Pg. 14

17. Sexual Orientation As people mature sexually, they begin to establish their sexual orientation, or sexual preference. Heterosexual- as adults they are attracted people of the opposite sex. Homosexual- as adults that are attracted to members of their own sex. Bisexual- Adults who are attracted to both sexes. Asexual- adults who do not experience sexual attraction. –This is about desire, not about sexual behavior Pg. 13

18. Transgender Equality

20. Appreciating Differences Trying to see things from other people’s points of view can strengthen your own self-concept. Respecting each person’s right to be what they are. Pg. 16

21. Sexuality Questions Activity

22. Risks of Sexual Intimacy: Risks include… the effects on your emotional health the effects on your relationship the risk of pregnancy the risk of sexually transmitted infections. IS NOT RISK FREE!!! Pg. 44

23. Emotional Intimacy Refers to the openness, sharing, affection, and trust that can develop in a close relationship. A couple can have a close relationship without being sexually intimate. But it is hard for them to keep a relationship close if there is no emotional intimacy. Pg. 46

24. Abstinence Act of refraining from, or not having sex. Skills to learn to help you choose abstinence when you are faced with the pressure to become more physically intimate: Set clear limits Communicating your limits Avoiding high-pressure situations Asserting yourself Pg. 44 &76

25. Group Work In Rows Come up with at least 10 reasons why someone who choose to remain abstinent

26. Teens may choose Abstinence for a number of reasons… They think sexual intimacy should be reserved for a long-term committed relationship, such as marriage. They do not feel ready to take on the added responsibilities that come with a sexually intimate relationship. They want to keep their focus on achieving current goals such as athletics or getting into college. They want to be certain to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Pg. 44 &76

27. Birth Control Anticipatory Guide Activity Packet Page 9

28. Contraception The use of an appropriate method to intentionally prevent pregnancy. There is a wide array of different contraceptives methods and couples who wish to be sexually active, but do not wish to have a child, must decide on a method that is right for them… Pg. 77 Day 3

29. What factors to consider… Can the method be purchased over the counter or is a prescription required? How much planning and preparation is needed? Does the product have health risks or side effects? Does the method protect against STIs, including HIV? If so, which STIs does it protect against? How effective is the method at preventing pregnancy? Meet the Contraceptives Pg. 77

30. Effectiveness: The likelihood that using the method will prevent pregnancy. Often measured by its Failure Rate = percentage of pregnancies that result in one year in a group of people who use that method. The lower the failure rate, the higher the effectiveness. Pg. 77

31. Parent (s) Trusted Adult Doctors Healthcare professionals Counselors Family planning clinics Accurate Information ? Pg. 77

32. Barrier Methods Prevent the sperm from reaching the egg Pg. 78-79

33. Male and Female Condoms - OTC - Can help prevent pregnancy and most STIs. If used correctly and consistently Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, & Shields -Prescription – cover the cervix and block sperm from entering the uterus. -Helps prevent pregnancies -Does not protect against STIs -Preparation and time restrictions before and after sexual intercourse Sponge - OTC & contains spermicide - Preparation and time constraints before and after sexual intercourse - Helps prevent pregnancies, but does not protect against STIs Spermicides - Foams, jellies, and creams - Time constraints and does not protect against STIs Pg. 78-79

34. Latex Allergy Some people are allergic to latex and would experience burning, itching, or swelling in the penile or vaginal areas after using a latex condom. Polyurethane condoms or animal skin condoms are available similar pregnancy protection except animal skin condoms do not prevent adequate protection against STIs and HIV. Pg. 78-79

35. Hormonal Methods Work by preventing ovulation or inhibiting fertilization. Pg. 80

36. Currently all hormonal methods are for females and require a prescription. All are more effective than barrier methods, but users are more likely to experience side effects. Hormonal methods also Do Not protect against STIs. Examples: Oral Contraceptives “The Pill” Patches Rings Injections Pg. 80

37. Permanent Methods Only appropriate for people who are sure that they either do not want children or do not want more children. Sterilization: use of surgery or other procedures to make a person incapable of reproduction. Does not protect against STIs Pg. 81

38. Vasectomy - male vas deferens severed – no sperm is present in ejaculation Tubal Ligation – most common for females, fallopian tubes are cut or closed - – still have menstrual cycle Sterilization Implant – female- coiled implant inserted into fallopian tube to block – still have menstrual cycle Pg. 81

39. Effective vs Unreliable Methods Graph Effectiveness of Various Contraceptive Methods on Page 82 Graph must have labels for X & Y axis as well as a graph Title _____ /3 Contraceptive methods on X-Axis labeled & in order of effectiveness starting at 100% _____ /14 % of effectiveness for each contraceptive method for each column listed _____ / 2 Graph must be colorful _____ / 1 Pg. 82-84