Human Sexuality

Cheryl C. Angeles, RN
Clinical Instructor
 Lecture Overview

Concepts of Sexuality
Related terms
Nursing Process
Sexual Health Assessment
Factors Planning
Sexual Expressions Implementation
Sexual Response Cycle Evaluation
Issues & Concerns
Family Planning
 Sex and Sexuality
What comes to your mind when you
encounter these words?
Sex and
Sexuality?
Hmm….
 Concepts on Sexuality
 Integral Characteristic of human
being
 A holistic approach to human
sexuality
 Humans express sexually from birth
to death
 Sexuality is a crucial part of one’s
identity
 It is studied in 3 aspects.
 Sexuality

Gender
Identity
Biologic Sex

Related Terms

Sexual Gender Role

Identity Behavior
 What is Sexual Health?
 “the integration of somatic, emotional,
intellectual, and social aspects of sexual
being, in ways that are positively
enriching and that enhance personality,
communication & love” (WHO 1975)
 Dimensions of
Sexual Health
biologic

spiritual psychologic

sociocultural
 Characteristics of
Sexual Health
 Knowledge about sexuality & sexual behavior
 Ability to express one’s full sexual potential
 Ability to make autonomous decisions about
one’s sexual health
 Experience of sexual pleasure
 Capability to express sexuality
 Right to make free & responsible reproductive
choices
 Ability to access sexual health care
 Factors Affecting
Sexuality
 Developmental considerations
 Culture
 Religion
 Personal ethics
 Lifestyle
 Health state
 Health States
Affecting Sexuality
 Cardiovascular diseases
 Diabetes Mellitus
 Diseases of the joints and mobility
 Surgical procedures
 Spinal cord injuries
 STDs
 Mental disorders
 Medications
 Forms of Sexual
Expressions

 Gender role  Sexual

behavior intercourse

 Sexual  Variant forms

stimulation
Sexual Response Cycle