GENDER &

HUMAN
SEXUALITY
What is adolescence?
 What is adolescence?
Adolescence is a This period may bring about
period when a many issues that teenagers
person undergoes a might be curious about.
lot of changes. Their reactions or attitudes
Primarily, towards these issues might
have a great influence on
teenagers
their lives. One of these
experience physical issues is sexuality.
changes that are
What is human sexuality?
What is human sexuality?
Human sexuality may be defined as the measure of
maleness and femaleness in one’s individuality and
physical make up.
Sexuality is something that is biological and
natural.
To better understand human sexuality,
it is important that you understand the
words that are associated with sexuality
such as sex and gender.
Sex or Gender
Which is which?
 Why is sexuality an important
component of your personality?
 Why is sexuality an important
component of your personality?
1.It determines or defines who you are.
2.It allows you to easily list down your choices.
3.It affects what you want to be in the future.
4.It is a big factor that influences you in
making your decisions in life.
Three Dimensions of
Human Sexuality
 Three Dimensions of Human Sexuality
Biological Dimension involves our physical appearance, especially the development of
physical sexual characteristics; our responses to sexual stimulation; our ability to
reproduce or control fertility; and our growth and development in general.

Psychological Dimension involves our sense of being and a learned aspect of sexuality. It
is our attitudes and feelings towards ourselves and other people.

Socio-cultural Dimension is the sum of the cultural and social influences that affect our
thoughts and actions. Sexual identities and experiences are acquired from, influenced
and modified by an ever-changing social environment. People acquire and assemble
meanings, skills and values from the people around them.
Factors that Affect One’s Attitudes and Practices
Related to Sexuality and Sexual Behaviors

Peers Socioeconomic
and Status Multiculturalism
friends

Religion
Factors that
Affect One’s
Media Attitudes and
Practices Related
to Sexuality and Family
Sexual Behaviors
TEENAGE
CONCERN
S
Different Issues/Concerns of Teenagers
and the Need for Support and
Understanding of the Family
Different Issues/Concerns of Teenagers and the Need for
Support and Understanding of the Family

 Identity Crisis    Premarital Sex

 Sexual Identity  Teenage Pregnancy
 Sexual Orientation  Abortion
 Developing of decision Skills in
Managing Sexuality – related Issues
1.Define your problem.
2.Gather information.
3.Define principles and values.
4.Evaluate potential choices or alternatives.
5.Make a decision.
6.Evaluate your decision.