Sexual Well Being Human Sexuality Every aspect of
Sexual Well Being
Human Sexuality Every aspect of being male and being female. This includes gender roles, physiological and psychological differences, reproduction, intimacy, sexual behaviour, and healthy sexuality.
Sexual Well-Being Feeling happy and well about one’s sexual choices. Being physically healthy and free from the negative consequences of sexual behaviour.
Intimacy A close, familiar and affectionate personal relationship, established through sharing, openness and self-disclosure.
Does intimacy mean sex? Is sex a very intimate act?
Commitment To give in trust an obligation, assurance, or binding promise.
What is the relationship between intimacy and trust?
Infatuation To be affected by an intense or extravagant fondness or admiration.
Why do teens have sex? o Peer Pressure o Popularity o Partner Pressure o Feel Normal/Feel “With It” o Have someone to love/Prove their love o Feel lovable/Feel worthwhile, wanted o Statement against parents
Why do teens have sex? o Rite of passage o Make relationship better o Keep or hold on to a partner o Feel grown up o Satisfy curiosity o Seems right o Feels good physically
Why do teens say no to sex? o No pregnancy o No disease (STIs) o No infections (infertility, cervical cancer) o No “bad” reputation o No worry o No guilt (going against values, beliefs) o Chance to grow up o Get to know partner
Why do teens say no to sex? o Build relationship/test the relationship o So sex can be special o Don’t have to worry about “getting caught” o Don’t have to worry about hiding it from parents o Don’t have to worry about “doing it right” o Premature sex can result in sexual dysfunction in adult life o Don’t have to deal with commitments that you may not be ready for
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