1. 1.

INTRODUCTION As you continue to grow and develop, it is important that you know
how to manage the crucial aspect of your personality, your sexual health. This module will help
you understand the concept of gender and human sexuality. It will also enhance your decision-
making skills to help you manage sexuality-related concerns.
2. 2.  INTRODUCTION Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) like Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as link to
gender and human sexuality issues is particularly significant for one’s sexuality as significant
factor to the optimum development of family health. Prevailing norms and standards of society
relative to gender and human sexuality have greatly influenced the important growing
implications for the HIV and AIDS challenge.
3. 3.  INTRODUCTION As a final point, education for human sexuality will help you make
intelligent decisions concerning sexual behaviors and will help you grow into a mature man or
a mature woman.
4. 4.  Lesson 1: GENDER and HUMAN SEXUALITY Sexuality as an Important Component of
One’s Personality
5. 5.  SEXUALITY  is a natural and healthy part of life  is everything about being a male
or female  is the most important aspect in masculine or feminine identification
6. 6.  SEXUALITY  provides a sense of self- worth when sexual understanding is positive
involves: a.the name given at birth b.the toys played with c. the clothes worn d.the friends
played with e.the roles and responsibilities at home
7. 7.  Sex is a major aspect of personality. The process of sexual development begins from
birth to adulthood thus it is a continuous developmental process throughout life.
8. 8.  PURPOSE oTo promote wholesome family and interpersonal relationships oTo
provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to establish and practice healthful behaviors
oTo produce students who are responsible and have healthy sexuality Gender and Human
Sexuality Education
9. 9.  Sexuality refers to your total self. physical self mental self social self emotional self
ethical self The way you look as a man or a woman The way you think as a man or a woman The
way you interact with others The way you feel about yourself and others The way you value
relationships
10. 10.  PHYSICAL SELF The way you look as a man or a woman
11. 11.  MENTAL SELF The way you think as a man or a woman
12. 12.  SOCIAL SELF The way you interact with others
13. 13.  EMOTIONAL SELF The way you feel about yourself and others
14. 14.  ETHICAL SELF The way you value relationships
15. 15.  Look at me in the eyes, Tell me who am I. Think of me just like you are, As I take
you as mine. Gaze into my innermost world, You’ll learn who I am. Interact with me, And
acquire a little of myself. Feel my soul And together we’ll discover each other’s world. Activity 1:
The Wonder of Me by Bernadette Borja Rosaroso
16. 16.  QUESTIONS 1. How do you express yourself? 2. How do you see yourself? 3. How
much do you know yourself? 4. How much do others know you? Activity 1: THE WONDER OF ME
17. 17.  Sexuality refers to your attitude and behavior toward yourself. Sexuality toward
yourself How you see yourself How you think of yourself How you love yourself How you feel
about yourself
18. 18.  means taking high sense of responsibility for all your actions since this can affect
self-esteem, decision-making, and behavior HEALTHY SEXUALITY
19. 19.  On a half-size cartolina, write quotations, sayings, slogans, and so on that will
describe and reveal your likes, passions, and aspects of your personality. After sharing this in
class, you can post it on your bedroom walls and be inspired! Activity 2: Graffiti You!
20. 20.  Sample Activity 2: Graffiti You! I can make it! GOFORIT!!! I am handsome!
NEVERGIVEUP! IF OTHERS CAN, WHY CAN’T I? I DANCING!
21. 21.  Sexuality refers to your perceptions, feelings, and behaviors towards others.
Sexuality towards others How you see others How you think of others How you feel about
others How you love others
22. 22.  The way you see yourself is influenced by many people. It is important to maintain
good relationships with others. They will support you and give you confidence, provide
companionship and will keep you from being lonely.
23. 23.  Listed on the next page are characteristics which may or may not represent you.
Using the icons at the left side, see if you can rate yourself. After you are done, fold the paper in
half and ask a classmate to rate you. Activity 3: How I See Myself – How Others See Me Yes, this
is very much me. X No, not me at all. Unsure
24. 24.  Extrovert _____ Selfish _____ Confident _____ Aggressive _____ Shy _____
Attractive _____ Good listener _____ Approachable _____ Liked _____ Fun _____ Sincere _____
Irresponsible _____ Kind _____ Dependable _____ Other/s: ____________ Activity 3: How I See
Myself – How Others See Me Extrovert _____ Selfish _____ Confident _____ Aggressive _____
Shy _____ Attractive _____ Good listener _____ Approachable _____ Liked _____ Fun _____
Sincere _____ Irresponsible _____ Kind _____ Dependable _____ Other/s: ____________
25. 25.  Healthy sexuality encompasses the following characteristics: SELF-LOVE your
acceptance of yourself SELF- KNOWLEDGE your understanding of your feelings and your
character SELF- CONFIDENCE your awareness of the things that you can do well SELF- RESPECT
your regard for yourself as a worthwhile person SELF- EXPRESSION your way of showing your
individuality in expressing yourself as a man or as a woman
26. 26.  GENDER  is a social concept on how men and women should think, feel, and act
 refers to femininity or masculinity of a persons’ role and behavior as defined by society
27. 27.  HUMAN SEXUALITY  is the quality of being male or female  is the way in which
we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings
28. 28.  Unlocking of Words and Symbols
29. 29.  Health Attitudes That Influence Sexual Behavior SELF FAMILY PEERS
30. 30.  Health Attitudes That Influence Sexual Behavior SELF  appreciates own body 
takes responsibility for own behaviors  knowledgeable about sexuality issues
31. 31.  Health Attitudes That Influence Sexual Behavior FAMILY  communicates
effectively with family  able to express love to your family members  perform your duties
and responsibilities at home
32. 32.  Health Attitudes That Influence Sexual Behavior PEERS  express love and
intimacy in appropriate ways  have the skills to evaluate readiness for mature relationship 
interact with both genders in appropriate and respectful ways  respect both gender in all
aspects
33. 33.  GENDER gender equality SEX Gender Role SEXUALITY
34. 34.  SEX  centered on the biological basis of being a male or female
35. 35.   is a social concept on how men and women should think, feel, and act. It refers
to femininity or masculinity of a person’s role and behavior GENDER
36. 36.   permits man and woman equal enjoyment of human rights gender equality
37. 37.   refers to set of roles, characteristics, and expectations of how a man or woman
should feel, think, and act as influenced by parents, peers, and society Gender Role
38. 38.   is an integral part of what we do and who we are; it is the way in which we
experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. It is the total expression of an individual’s
self-concept SEXUALITY
39. 39.  Activity 5: Gender Assumptions Draw the symbol for the male gender if the phrase
states a usual role for men and draw the symbol for the female gender if it is the usual role for
women.
40. 40.  1. giving birth 2. making a living 3. fixing the broken faucet 4. doing household
chores 5. helping the children with their homework Activity 5: Gender Assumptions
41. 41.  Activity 6 Write the changes that you expect as you mature from a boy/girl to a
man/woman. Copy the example figure below and write your own figure in your activity
notebook.
42. 42.  Activity 6 playful responsible
43. 43.   is often an outward expression of gender identity  is manifested within society
by observable factors such as behavior and appearance  Your gender role demonstrates the
typical characteristics of a person in his or her behavior. GENDER ROLE
44. 44.  Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS Let us further enrich your vocabulary by undertaking this
activity.
45. 45.  Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS Copy the table as shown and write words or phrases that
you associate with the words masculine and feminine.
46. 46.  Activity 7: SOCIETY SAYS GENDER ROLES Masculine Feminine Example:
breadwinner Example: babysitter
47. 47.  Sexual Behavior Standards are behaviors that have come to be accepted by
society
48. 48.  Social and Cultural Norms are some of the factors which influence gender roles
49. 49.  AIM FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY EDUCATION  To develop in a boy the characteristics
of the personality belonging to his sex, and in a girl the characteristics of her own sex  Thus,
turning a boy into a mature man and a girl into a mature woman
50. 50.  LIFESKILLS Assessing Your Health Making Good Decisions Communicating
Effectively Practicing Wellness Setting Goals Using Refusal Skills Evaluating Media Messages
51. 51.  Assessing Your Health means evaluating your well-being periodically. This
includes your sexuality. Figure out what you can do to improve your health if it is not as good as
it can be. LIFE SKILLS
52. 52.  Making Good Decisions means making choices that are healthy and responsible.
You must have the courage to make difficult decisions and stick to them. LIFE SKILLS
53. 53.  Communicating Effectively. Communication skills help you avoid
misunderstanding by expressing your feelings in a healthy way. This means if you listen to what
people say, they will want to listen to you as well. LIFE SKILLS
54. 54.  Practicing Wellness can be accomplished through information about good
sexuality. LIFE SKILLS
55. 55.  Setting Goals or aiming for something that will give you a sense of
accomplishment. Just be sure to be realistic with your target goal. LIFE SKILLS
56. 56.  Refusal Skill is a way to say no to something that you don’t want to do. This skill
requires practice. But first, you must feel strongly about what things you want to avoid. LIFE
SKILLS
57. 57.  Evaluating Media Messages is being able to judge the worth of media messages.
It is a big challenge knowing that most media messages are very convincing. LIFE SKILLS
58. 58.  DECISION MAKING
59. 59.  DECISION  is a choice you make or act upon  A good decision is a decision in
which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choice.
60. 60.  DECISION- MAKING  Decision-making skills will help you make decisions based
on your needs and desires.
61. 61.  D •Determine the problem E •Explore the alternatives C •Consider the
consequences I •Identify your values D •Decide E •Evaluate
62. 62.  Activity 9: MAKING GOOD DECISIONS In your notebook, label the page with the
letters DECIDE vertically. Use the six steps in decision making in going through this activity.
63. 63.  Activity 9: MAKING GOOD DECISIONS Your classmates are going to a party this
weekend, this is the first time that you are asked to attend by a friend but then you discern that
your parents will not approve it. You don’t want to make your friends angry by not going, but
you also don’t want to get in trouble with your parents. Determine what decision you should
make.
64. 64.  Activity 11: Dealing With People We all encounter people in our lives. Here are
some descriptions of people. In your activity notebook, jot down some positive ways of dealing
with each type of personality.
65. 65.  Activity 11: Dealing With People 1. Show off (people who would like to be the
center of attraction whenever possible). 2. Worriers (people who worry about everything). 3.
Gossips (people who spread rumors and often exaggerate information).
66. 66.  Activity 11: Dealing With People 4. Bullies (people who use threats, fear, and
cruelty to control others). 5. Whiners (people who grumble and complain about everything).
67. 67.  Activity 12: How Well Do I Know Myself On your bond paper, trace your left and
right hand on each side of the paper. Each finger represents a characteristic of a healthy
sexuality.
68. 68.  Left Hand List your specific behaviors on each component. Thumb: Self-Expression
(how do you express your sexuality?) Index Finger: Self-Respect (what do you do to improve
your self-respect?) Middle Finger: Self-Knowledge (what are the things that make you happy?)
Ring Finger: Self-Love (how do you express your love to yourself?) Little Finger: Self-Confidence
(what do you do best?)
69. 69.  Right Hand List specific behavior/qualities that you want to improve. Little Finger:
Self-Confidence (what do you do best?) Ring Finger: Self-Love (how do you express your love to
yourself?) Middle Finger: Self-Knowledge (what are the things that make you happy?) Index
Finger: Self-Respect (what do you do to improve your self-respect?) Thumb: Self-Expression
(how do you express your sexuality?)
70. 70.  Factors Affecting Sexual Attitudes and Behaviours 1.Family 2.Culture 3.Peers
4.Media
71. 71.  Double Standard of Morality Double standard of morality gives the impression of
men being superior to women. In as much as we would like to practice gender equality, the
rules for human conduct and human appropriateness are not alike for both sexes as practiced
in most areas in the Philippines.
72. 72.  Double Standard of Morality A. Boys and men are permitted to stay out more and
up to a later time than the girls and women.
73. 73.  Double Standard of Morality B. A philandering or immoral man is considered as
demonstrating his manliness or “pagkalalaki”. A philandering or immoral woman is considered
as cheap, bad, or “masamang babae”.
74. 74.  Double Standard of Morality C. Women are expected to remain virginal until they
marry, while it is generally acceptable for men to have sexual experience before marriage.
75. 75.  Double Standard of Morality D. Women are socially judged and legally penalized
for adultery and for having children out of wedlock.
76. 76.  Double Standard of Morality E. Men who stay at home to do household chores
instead of having jobs to earn money for the family are considered by some as “under de saya”.
77. 77.  VIRGIN  refers to a person who has not had sexual interaction
78. 78.  VIRGINITY  is the quality or state of being chaste
79. 79.  Staying virgin until marriage keeps you… SOCIALLY - free to develop appropriate
relationship with others EMOTIONALLY - free from exploitation by others - free from guilt,
doubt, disappointment, and loss of reputation PHYSICALLY - free from pregnancy & venereal
diseases - free from having to choose a hurry- up wedding and an illegitimate child
80. 80.  How does one stay a virgin? KNOW your attitudes and standard VALUE your
virginity for your own good and your future spouse ACT Choose friends with high standards.
Stay away from dangers and temptations. Be kind, firm, and proud of your values.
81. 81.  Activity 23: Critical Thinking Let us try to connect our lesson to current issues in
our country. Here are some current issues that focus on sexuality, gender equality, and sexual
orientation: a. Bullying c. Sexual Harassment b. RH Bill d. Cybercrime Law
82. 82.  Activity 23: Critical Thinking 1. Choose one topic and write your personal views. 2.
Discuss how it will affect the health of the community as a whole. 3. Suggest ways on how to
manage this issue. 4. Write your answers in your activity notebook.