CHAPTER II: LESSON 2
PHYSICAL AND
SEXUAL SELF
OBJECTIVES
◼ Discuss the developmental aspect of the reproductive system
◼ Describe the erogenous zones
◼ Explain human sexual behavior
◼ Characterize the diversity of sexual behavior
◼ Identify Sexually Transmitted Diseases
◼ Differentiate natural and artificial methods of contraception
REMINDER
I want to make it clear that when approaching this topic on
the sexual self, it should not just be as a biological process,
but as a preparation to entering into and sustain an intimate,
happy, and long time relationships in the future.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
The beginning of adolescence is marked by rapid physical
changes including:
1. Maturation of the reproductive system
2. Development of different sex characteristics
SEX CHARACTERISTICS
1. Primary Sex Characteristics
- Physical characteristics that are present at birth.
SEX CHARACTERISTICS
1. Secondary Sex Characteristics
- Develop during the onset of puberty.
Women Men
Enlargement of breasts Testicular growth
Menstrual Cycle Sperm production
Widening of hips Facial hair & other body hair
Enlargement of buttocks Deepening of voice
Growth of pubic hair
Hormones
Natural substance that is produced in the body. It influence
the way the body grows or develop.
TYPES OF HORMONES
1. Testosterone
2. Estrogen
3. Progesterone
REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN
ABNORMALITIES
Any intervention with the normal pattern of sex hormone
production in the embryo results to abnormalities
REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN
ABNORMALITIES
1. Pseudo hermaphrodite
Individuals having accessory reproductive structures that
do not match their gonads. Those who have reproductive organs
opposite of the development of their body structure.
REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN
ABNORMALITIES
2. Hermaphrodite
Individuals who possess both ovarian and testicular
tissues.
REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN
ABNORMALITIES
3. Cryptorchidism
Male testes formed in the abdominal cavity failed to
descend to enter the scrotum.
REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN
ABNORMALITIES
4. Phimosis
Narrowing of foreskin of the male rep. structure and
misplaced urethral openings.
DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Women Men
Common inflammatory conditions:
Vaginal Infections, if left untreated
may lead to sterility. Prostatitis
Urethritis
Epididymitis
Orchiditis
Neoplasm – Abnormal growth of tissue and a characteristic of
cancer. (eg Breast cancer, Cervix cancer, Prostate cancer)
Menopause
Females no longer experience menstruation and is
incapable of childbearing.
Unlike Males, their reproductive capability seems unending
and can still produce offspring.
Erogenous zones
Parts of the body that are primarily receptive and increase sexual
arousal when touched in a sexual manner.
Common erogenous zone:
*Mouth
*Breasts
*Genitals
*Anus
* They vary from person to one another
Human Sexual Behavior
- Any activity (Solitary / Sociosexual) that induces sexual arousal.
TYPES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
1. Solitary Behavior
Self gratification means self stimulation that leads to sexual arousal
and sexual climax. Usually happens privately.
Human Sexual Behavior
TYPES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
2. Sociosexual Behavior
Sexual activity between only one male and one female (Heterosexual
behavior) or male to male and female to female (Homosexual behavior).
OTHER TERMS
Petting Coitus
When 2 people kiss and touch Insertion of male reproductive
each other in a sexual manner prior organ to female reproductive
to coitus.. organ.
Physiology of Human
Sexual Response
1. Excitement Phase
Abrupt and intense pleasure, increase in pulse rate, contractions
of female organ and ejaculation of the male organ. May only last for
few seconds.
2. Plateau Phase
Generally of brief duration, is continued, orgasm usually occurs.
Physiology of Human
Sexual Response
3. Sexual Climax
Increase in pulse and blood pressure. Increased skin temperature,
flushing and swelling of all distensible parts. Secretion of genital fluids,
vaginal expansion, and increase in muscle tension.
4. Resolution Phase
Return to normal or subnormal physiological state. Males return
to normal while females are physically capable of repeated orgasms
without intervening rest period required by males.
SEXUAL PROBLEMS
Sexual Problems
1. Premature emission of semen
Ejaculation happens sooner and occurs when a man
reaches orgasm and ejaculate without control.
Sexual Problems
2. Erectile impotence
Inability to get or keep erection firm enough to have
sexual intercourse.
Sexual Problems
3. Ejaculatory impotence
Inability to ejaculate in coitus.
Sexual Problems
4. Vaginismus
Strong spasm of pelvic musculature constricting the female
reproductive organ so that penetration is painful or impossible.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Infections transmitted from an infected person to an uninfected
person through sexual contact.
* Chlamydia
* Gonorrhea
* Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
* Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
* Trichomonas Vaginalis
* Syphilis
* Chanchroid
CONTRACEPTIONS
1. Natural Method
Preventing pregnancy without the use of medications or
physical devices and helps people to know when to have a safe
sexual intercourse.
2. Artificial Method
Any product, procedure or practice that uses artificial or
unnatural means to prevent pregnancy.
Natural Methods of Contraception
1. Abstinence
Refraining from sexual intercourse and is the most effective
natural birth control.
2. Calendar Method
Also known as “Rhythm method” . Withholding coitus during the
days that the woman is fertile.
.
Natural Methods of Contraception
3. Basal Body Temperature
It indicates the woman’s temperature at rest. A slight decrease of
temperature followed by a gradual increase in the BBT can be a sign that
a woman has ovulated.
4. Cervical Mucus Method
Basis of this method is change in cervical mucus during ovulation.
Woman is fertile as long as the cervical mucus is copious and watery
.
Natural Methods of Contraception
5. Symptothermal Method
Combination of BBT Method and cervical mucus method. She
should abstain coitus 3 days after rise in temperature / 4th day after
the peak of mucus change.
6. Ovulation Detection
Over- the-counter kit requiring a urine sample of a woman.
Natural Methods of Contraception
7. Coitus Interruptus (Withdrawal)
Oldest method in preventing conception. Man withdraws the moment
he ejaculates to emit spermatozoa outside of the female organ.
Artificial Methods of Contraception
1. Oral Contraceptives
Also known as Pills. Suggested that a woman takes the first pill on
the 1st Sunday after beginning of menstrual flow.
2. Transdermal Patch
It contains both estrogen and progesterone. The woman should apply
one patch every week for 3 weeks (upper/outer arm, upper torso,
abdomen, buttocks). 4th week no patch because menstrual flow would
occur
Artificial Methods of Contraception
3. Vaginal Ring
Silicon ring inserted into the female reproductive organ , remains for
3 weeks and will be removed on the 4th week.
4. Subdermal Implants
Two rod like implants inserted under the skin of the female during
menses / 7th day of menstruation.
Artificial Methods of Contraception
5. Hormonal Injections
Given once every 12 weeks intramuscularly. This prevents ovulation.
6. Intrauterine Device
Small T-shaped object inserted into the uterus through the female
reproductive organ. Inserted after a woman’s menstrual flow.
Artificial Methods of Contraception
7. Chemical Barriers
Used to cause death of sperms before they can enter the cervix. (eg
spermicides)
8. Diaphragm
Circular rubber disk should be placed before coitus. It inhibits the
entrance of sperm into the female reproductive organ. fitted only by
physician
Artificial Methods of Contraception
9. Cervical Cap
Made of soft rubber and fitted on the rim of the cervix. Shaped like a
thimble with a thin rim and could stay in place for not more than 48
hours.
10. Male condoms
Latex or synthetic rubber sheath place on the erect male reproductive
organ before coitus to trap the sperm during ejaculation.
Artificial Methods of Contraception
11. Female condoms
Latex rubber sheaths pre-lubricated with spermicide. Bound by 2
rings. Prevents fertilization of the egg by the sperm cells.
12. Surgical Methods
On vasectomy, small incision is mad eon each side of the
scrotum and blocked the passage of the sperm
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