• Sexual Self - As the psychoanalytical theory states, the physical body is the core of human

experience as a form of construction of self and personality.

• Sexuality is one of the primary drives behind everyone’s feelings, thoughts, and
behaviors. It affects all aspects of the human person and especially concerns affectivity, the
capacity to love and procreate. Further, it shapes the brain and body to be pleasure-
seeking.
• Sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout. It is influenced by the intersection
of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, etc… factors.
• Adolescence - When physiological changes are triggered within an individual’s reproductive
system, an adolescent is likely to experience sexual urges, become more sensitive to
sexual stimuli, and feel sexual arousal.
• men to experience an erection during an arousing moment;
• women, vaginal lubrication (wetness) is the likely response.
• If sexual arousal is satisfied through sexual intercourse, men would
experience ejaculation while women would reach orgasm (vaginal contractions).
• The refractory period, or the period of rest after ejaculation, is likely to be longer in men
while women can achieve multiple orgasms due to a shorter refractory period after intercourse
• Completing the cycle would lead to sexual satisfaction.
1. Excitement – beginning or preparation of sexual arousal
2. Plateau – physical arousal builds
3. Orgasm – third and shortest phase. Orgasm is positive, intense for men multiple for women
4. Resolution – slowly subsides. Male have refractory periods incapable of another erection
• Masturbation – an act of stimulating genitals for sexual pleasure, alternative to sexual
intercourse
• Biological sex is one’s assignment upon birth and is dependent on the physical features
the person has.
• Gender - identity that is learned and embraced by the individual. It goes beyond biological
domains and is both a personal and social construct.
• Sexual intercourse, also known as copulation. Teenage couples who engage in sexual
intercourse are usually overwhelmed by the sensations they feel during the act.
• Early Pregnancies - There are physical risks to having an early pregnancy that may impact
an adolescent’s development, including the risk of miscarriage, emotional stress, and health
risks to both mother and infant.
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Aside from pregnancy, another consequence of sexual
intercourse is the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases. unprotected sex with
multiple partners.
• Common STD Symptoms – HIV (Flu-like), Chlamydia (Vaginal bleeding), Genital Herpes
(Blisters), Gonorrhea (Sore throat), HPV (Cancer, Warts), Syphilis (Sore and rashes).
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - The most alarming sexually transmitted disease. It
is a virus that can be transmitted by anal, oral, or vaginal sex with an infected person. In its
early stages, HIV has no symptoms, there remains no cure for HIV and AIDS.
Responsible Sexual Behavior
• Respect for one’s body. This would mean taking care of one’s body and avoiding activities
• Maturity in thoughts and deeds. This would refer to being objective, rational, and calm,
• Being guided by one’s personal beliefs and core values. grounded by self-worth.
• Being future-oriented. always weigh actions now with possible consequences in the future.
Psychological Factors in Sexual Motivation - sexual motivation is controlled to a great extent
by psychological rather than biological sources. Erotic material can inspire sexual feelings.
Sexual Orientation - refers to a person’s physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction toward
other people. Comprised three elements: sexual attraction, sexual behavior, and sexual identity.
Heterosexuality – attracted to a different gender. Homosexuality – attracted to same gender.
Gender identity - deeply felt internal and individual experience of gender, which may or may
not correspond with the sex assigned at birth. Gender identity exists on a spectrum.
Cisgender - when an individual’s gender identity aligns with their assigned sex.
Gender expression refers to the way in which an individual outwardly presents their gender
through the way one chooses to dress, speak, or generally conduct themselves socially.
Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to the possibility of having pleasurable
and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence.
Sexual behavior is used to describe the way in which an individual sexually engages with others.
MSM (men who have sex with men) - male sex workers whose clients include other men.
Family planning - desired number of children and when you want to have them by using safe
and effective modern methods. Defined as the rational, voluntary, and moral management.
Birth regulation and spacing of the children by the use of accepted scientific methods:
• Treatment for infertility
• Family life and sex education
• Pre-marital guidance and marriage counseling
• Pre-natal and post-natal care
Four Pillars of Family Planning

• Responsible Parenthood. -It is the will and ability to respond to the needs and aspirations
of the family. It promotes the freedom of responsible parents to decide on the timing and size
of their families in pursuit of a better life.
• Respect for life. -The 1987 Constitution protects the life of the unborn from the moment of
conception. Family Planning aims to prevent abortions.
• Birth Spacing - This is the proper spacing of 3 to 5 years from recent pregnancy that enables
women to recover from pregnancy and to improve their well-being.
• Informed Choice. - Couples and individuals are fully informed on the different modern FP
methods. Couples and individuals decide and may choose the methods that they will use
based exercise responsible parenthood in recognized international human rights.
• The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Reproductive
Health Law or RH Law) is a groundbreaking law that guarantees universal and free
access to nearly all modern contraceptives. The law also mandates reproductive health
education. There is general agreement about its provisions on maternal and child health.
• Benefits of Family Planning include protecting the environment, reducing hunger and poverty,
empowering women, improving infant health, decreasing the spread of HIV/AIDS, improving
maternal health, and improve levels of education.
• Methods of Family Planning - The Natural Family Planning Method – uses the body’s
natural physiological changes and symptoms to identify the fertile and infertile phases of
the menstrual cycle. Such methods are also known as fertility-awareness methods.
• The Natural Methods(Periodic Abstinence ) - Pregnancy can occur if sexual intercourse
takes place right before or after ovulation. Ovulation is when a woman’s ovaries release an
egg
• Types of Natural Family Planning Methods
• Periodic abstinence (fertility awareness) method
• Use of breastfeeding or lactational amenorrhea method (LAM)
• Coitus interruptus (withdrawal or pulling out) method.
• Rhythm (calendar) Method - Track menstrual history to predict when ovulate. determine
when likely to conceive. requires careful record-keeping and persistence.
• Basal Body Temperature Monitoring - a fertility awareness-based method — basal body
temperature is the temperature when fully at rest. Ovulation may cause a slight increase
in basal body temperature. Most fertile during the two to three days before your temperature
rises. takes her body temperature at the same time each morning. Records her
temperature on a special graph. Temperature to rise slightly—0.2° to 0.5°C (0.4° to 1.0°F)—
just after ovulation.
• Cervical Mucus (ovulation) Method (Billings Ovulation Method) - is based on careful
observation of mucus patterns. Before ovulation, cervical secretions change creating an
environment that helps sperm travel through the egg. recognizing changes in your cervical
mucus.
• Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM)- short-term birth control method in which a woman
relies on exclusive breastfeeding after birth to prevent pregnancy. When a baby suckles
frequently at the breast, hormones are released that interrupt a women’s normal ovulation
cycle.
• Coitus Interruptus (withdrawal or pulling out) Method – The oldest method of
contraception is the practice of withdrawing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
Only 75% effective because the pre-ejaculation fluid that contains a few spermatozoa may
cause fertilization.

• Brief History of Birth Control The practice of birth control or preventing pregnancy is as old
as human existence. Ancient Egyptian - crocodile dung and fermented dough, Rome - a
highly acidic concoction of fruits, nuts, and wool. Learning to have an exclusive sexual
partner with a commitment to be together is better than having an unexpected child
without any preparation.
• The Artificial Family Planning Method (Hormonal Contraception) - mechanical
contraceptives. Manipulate the hormones that directly affect the normal menstrual cycle
• Oral Contraceptives - estrogen and progestin. Some pills contain only progestin,
sometimes called the “mini-pill.” Take every day at approximately the same time. Harmful
when missed frequently. Combination oral contraceptives not be given to older than 35
years also smoke.
• Transdermal Contraceptive Patch (Transdermal Patch) - a small, sticky square that wear
on arm, back, lower belly, or other places on the body. It sends hormones similar to those
in birth control pills or the vaginal ring into system. thicken the cervical mucus to stop
swimming sperm
• Subdermal Implants - body modification that is placed underneath the skin, therefore
allowing the body to heal over the implant and creating a raised design. Delivery of a steroid
progestin from polymer capsules or rods placed under the skin. The hormone diffuses out
slowly at a stable rate, providing contraceptive effectiveness for 1-5 years.
• Hormonal Injections - given once every three months. Suppresses ovulation.
• Intrauterine Device (IUD) - small T-shaped plastic and copper device in the womb by a
doctor or nurse. It releases copper and protects against pregnancy for between 5 and 10
years. Also called "coil" or "copper coil". Like the (IUS) but releases copper, not
progestogen.
• Diaphragm - or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and
prevents sperm from passing through the cervix. Use with a gel that kills sperm. Leave for at
least 6 hours.
• Cervical Cap - prevents sperm from entering the uterus. is a reusable, deep silicone cup
that is inserted into the vagina and fits tightly over the cervix. held in place by suction a strap
for removal.
• Male Condoms - protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). placed over the erect
penis. called "rubbers," "sheaths," or "skins." made of latex (rubber), polyurethane, or
sheep intestine. While latex and polyurethane help prevent (STIs) sheep intestine condoms
do not. A barrier method of birth control. currently the only male method besides vasectomy
• Female condoms - barrier method of contraception worn inside the vagina. stopping sperm
from meeting an egg. put into the vagina before sex, but make sure the penis does not come
into contact with the vagina before the condom has been put in.
• Chemical Contraceptive (spermicides) - immobilizing the sperm before they enter the
uterus.
• Vaginal Suppositories - a small, bullet-shaped substance similar to a paraffin or a piece of
candle. It is inserted into the vagina about 10 to 15 minutes before to allow it to melt.
• The Permanent Family Planning Method - ways to permanently prevent pregnancy.
involves a minor surgical procedure that is sterilized. Possible to reverse surgical
sterilization, but is technically complicated and may not be successful. Reversal of a
woman’s sterilization has a better success rate than a man’s sterilization reversal.
Permanent contraception procedures work by altering the reproductive anatomy.

• Permanent contraception in a woman blocks the passage of the egg. There are no
hormonal changes in the woman’s body and no changes in egg production. The male
surgical contraception procedure blocks a man’s vas deferens.
• One of the most effective birth control methods is the surgical method. This method ensures
conception is inhibited permanently after the surgery
• Vasectomy - When you ejaculate (cum) the fluid or semen from your penis contains sperm.
These are the tubes/ vas deferens that are cut and tied. there is no sperm in your semen.
is a simple operation. It can be done at doctors’ surgeries or hospitals. Preserves ejaculation
and does not cause impotence or erectile dysfunction.
• Tubal Ligation or Tubectomy (having your tubes tied) - It is a surgical procedure for female
sterilization involving severing and tying the fallopian tubes. Disrupts the movement of the
egg and blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg. A tubal ligation does
not affect a woman’s menstrual cycle. The tubes are closed using rings or clips or by cutting
and tying.
• Permanent contraception is called sterilization. A tubal ligation is a procedure to cut or clip
the fallopian tubes. It is usually done by putting a tiny telescope called a laparoscope. Done
in the hospital under a general anesthetic. May require a stay of one to two days in the
hospital.