Sexual Self

Group 2
 Development of Secondary Sex Characteristics and the
Human Reproductive System
This is where the fertilization of an egg, the development of
the reproductive system
(Note: However, begins.
when a child reaches the stage of puberty,there will be a little change in
the reproductive system.)
 Development of the Sexual Organs in the Embryo and
Fetus
01 Female is considered to be the “fundamental” sex because if a particular
chemical is absent, all fertilized egg will develop into females.
02 Both the male and female have the same group of cells that will
potentially develop into male or female gonads or sex glands.
Further Sexual Development Occurs at Puberty

Puberty
- Is the stage of development at which
individuals become sexually mature.
What are the Erogenous Zones of the Body?
Erogenous Zones
– These are the areas of the body that have increased
sensitivity especially when stimulated.
- Touching them may create a sexual arousal that
could lead to a sexual response.
 Common Erogenous Zones in the Body:
According to Winkelmann a Dermatologist, there are two types of erogenous
zones exist in the skin; Nonspecific type and Specific type.

The penis is a male erectile organ of copulation by which urine and semen are
discharged from the body. Meanwhile, the Female external genitalia (vulva)
includes; clitoris and g-spot, labia majora and labia minora, vaginal introitus,
hymen.

Perianal skin refers to the body surrounding the anus, and in particular the skin.

The lips are soft, movable, and serve as the opening for food intake and in the
articulation of sound and speech.

Nipples are raised region of tissue on the surface of the breast.

RESPONSE
Sexual Response Cycle - refers to the sequence physical and
emotional
In occurrences.
the late 1950’s, William Masters and Virginia Johnson pioneered research to understand
human sexual response, dysfunction, and disorders. They have a theory for the four-stage
model of sexual response (also known as the human sexual response cycle)
 Sex and the Brain
BRAIN HORMONES ESTROGEN AND
•translating,cont OXYTOCIN AND PROGESTERONE
VASOPRESSIN
rols,
Thinking,emoti
ons,and
Releasing.
 Sex and the Brain
FOLLICLE-STIMULATING LUTEINIZING It is crucial in
HORMONE(FSH) HORMONES(LH) regulating testes
for men and
overies in
women.

It is responsible for the

ovulation of the female.
“Self-love is about respecting and appreciating every single
part of who you are, and being proud to be you.”
-Miya Yamanouchi