THE SEXUAL SELF

Let us talk about

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E
X
 Sex is …

- biological characteristics of being a female or a male

(kasarian)

Physical attributes pertaining to a person’s body contours,

features, hormones, genes, chromosomes and reproductive
organs (genitals).
- generally permanent and universal
- attributes are equally valued
 PRIMARY SEX
CHARACTERISTIC
It refers to the sexual and
reproductive organs.
Primary Sex Characteristics of Women

Uterus, ovary,
ovum,
fallopian tubes
cervix, vagina,
clitoris, etc.

Women can become

pregnant …
 Secondary sex characteristics

 development of the breast

 pelvic widens & hips broaden
 voice deepens slightly
 hair grown under the arms & in the pelvic region
 ovaries start to function
 regular menstruation
Primary Sex Characteristic of Men

Penis, testes
(androgen and
testosterone),
scrotum, sperm,
etc.
 Secondary sex characteristics

the body become more muscular

 shoulder & chest become broader
 adam’s apple grows
 vocal cord enlarge
 underarm, pubic hair & hair on the face, chest
& shoulders start to grow
 penis & testes enlarge
 testes begin to make sperm
 What is Sex Role ?

A function in which a male or female

assumes because of the basic physiological
or anatomical difference between the
sexes.
A role which can only be performed by one
of the sexes.
SEX ROLES
Female Male
Ovum
 Gestation fertilization
 Lactation  Produces
 Child-bearing spermatozoa
which determine
child’s sex
Christianity teaches that

Sex is a GIFT to be celebrated and received as God

intended it to be expressed.
God gave us that gift for pleasure, for procreation, and for many
purposes known or unknown to us. God is glorified when we enjoy
the gift He gave us as he intended.