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Human Development and Sexual Health
C1.3 explain the importance of having a common understanding with a partner about delaying
sexual activity until one is older (e.g., choosing to abstain from any genital contact; choosing
to abstain from having vaginal or anal intercourse; choosing to abstain from having oral-genital
contact), the reasons for not engaging in sexual activity, and the need to communicate clearly
with each other when making decisions about sexual activity in the relationship
Teacher prompt: “The term abstinence can mean different things to different people.
People can also have different understandings of what is meant by having or not
having sex. Be clear in your own mind about what you are comfortable or uncomfortable
with. Being able to talk about this with a partner is an important part of sexual
health. Having sex can be an enjoyable experience and can be an important part of a
close relationship when you are older. But having sex has risks too, including physical
risks like sexually transmitted infections – which are common and which can hurt
you – and getting pregnant when you don’t want to. What are some of the emotional
considerations to think about?”
Student: “It’s best to wait until you are older to have sex because you need to be
emotionally ready, which includes being able to talk with your partner about how
you feel, being prepared to talk about and use protection against STIs or pregnancy,
and being prepared to handle the emotional ups and downs of a relationship, including
the ending of a relationship, which can hurt a lot. Personal values, family values,
and religious beliefs can influence how you think about sexuality and sexual activity.
A person should not have sex if their partner is not ready, if they are feeling pressured,
if they are unsure, or if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
C1.4 identify common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and describe their symptoms
Teacher prompt: “Common sexually transmitted infections include human papillomavirus
(HPV), herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B. Some have visible
symptoms but most do not, so it’s hard to tell if you or someone else has an STI. All
STIs can have a significant impact on your health. What are some symptoms of an
STI? If an STI has no symptoms, how can you find out if you have it?”
Student: “You can see some STIs, such as pubic lice or genital warts, and other STIs
have symptoms such as redness or pain while urinating. Even if you don’t see or
experience any symptoms, you should get tested by a doctor if you think you might
have been exposed to an STI. Depending on the STI, tests can be done by taking
swabs from the cervix, vagina, or urethra or by taking urine or blood samples.”
C1.5 identify ways of preventing STIs, including HIV, and/or unintended pregnancy, such as
delaying first intercourse and other sexual activities until a person is older and using
condoms consistently if and when a person becomes sexually active
Teacher prompt: “Engaging in sexual activities like oral sex, vaginal intercourse, and
anal intercourse means that you can be infected with an STI. If you do not have sex,
you do not need to worry about getting an STI. (By the way, statistics show that young
people who delay first intercourse are more likely to use protection when they choose
to be sexually active.) If a person is thinking of having sex, what can they do to protect
themselves?”
Student: “They should go to a health clinic or see a nurse or doctor who can provide
important information about protection. People who think they will be having sex
sometime soon should keep a condom with them so they will have it when they need
it. They should also talk with their partner about using a condom before they have
sex, so both partners will know a condom will be used. If a partner says they do not
want to use a condom, a person should say, ‘I will not have sex without a condom.’
If you do have sex, it is important that you use a condom every time, because condoms
help to protect you against STIs, including HIV, and pregnancy.”
Teacher prompt: “HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that leads to
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). HIV is a serious, incurable infection.
HIV attacks the cells in the body that help to fight infections until they are no longer更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net