Sexual Health Education for Underclassmen Importance Sexual Health

Sexual Health Education for Underclassmen

Importance �Sexual Health can effect your work performance ability �Sexual Transmitted Diseases can result in the separation from the Armed Forces

Learning Topics �College Life �Sexual Health �STDs �Abstinence �Birth Control

What is Sexual Health �State of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality �Not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity � Requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships

Why You Are Taught Sexual Health � If you talk to service members about sexual health they might not make bad sexual decisions in the future

Myths Vs. Facts �Myth: Comprehensive sexuality education leads to increased rates of sexual behavior in adolescents �FACT: There is "no support for the contention that sex education encourages experimentation or increased activity…”

Myths Vs. Facts �MYTH: Condoms are not very effective in preventing pregnancy and STI �FACT: Repeated studies show that condoms used consistently and correctly offer a high degree of protection against pregnancy and STI and HIV

Myths Vs. Facts �MYTH: Service members all know about sexual education �FACT: Many service members are directly out of high school and have little to no experience

Sexually Transmitted Diseases �The military will treat those who can be treated for STDs �Those who cannot be treated may be disqualified • HIV is an automatic disqualifier

Sexually Transmitted Infections • Syphilis • Herpes • Hepatitis B �HIV �Gonorrhea �Chlamydia �Crabs & Scabies

Combating Disease and Infections �Use barrier methods like latex condoms �Limit the number of partners you have �Have regular physical exams

Abstinence �The only sure way to avoid STDs �Abstinence also means no unwanted pregnancies

Conclusion �Abstinence is the best way to maintain a good sexual health �If you are going to have sex make sure you use protection and make smart decisions �Go to the doctor if you suspect you may have a sexually transmitted disease

Resources �OPNAVINST 6100. 2 A �Sexual Health http: //www. sexualhealth. com/ �Web. MD http: //www. webmd. com/sex/default. htm �How Stuff Works http: //health. howstuffworks. com/sexualhealth/sexuality �MSNBC http: //www. msnbc. msn. com/id/3034591/ns/healthsexual_health/