Are physical characteristics present at birth.

These are characteristics that distinguish male from female.

Develop as the embryo grows in the womb as a result of chromosomes contained within the embryonic cells as well as hormonal influences.

Develop on the onset of puberty

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive Organ

The primary sex organ.

The organ responsible for the production of sperm cells and testosterone.

The tube that connects the testes with the urethra.

Protects the testes and is responsible for maintaining the body temperature a few degrees below normal body temperature.

Male sex cell.

The fluid that carries the sperm.

It secrets fluids that nourish and protects the sperm.

Stores and carries sperm.

Produces ova (egg cells) and secretes the female hormones (____)

Female reproductive cell, once matured, it unites with a sperm to form a fertilized egg.

Carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus.

It nurtures the fertilized ovum that develops into the fetus and it carries the baby until its birth.

Directs the sperm into the uterus during sexual intercourse.

Receives the penis during sexual intercourse and it is where the baby passes during childbirth.

External genital organ of the female.

A part of the body that is highly sensitive and the stimulation of which leads to sexual responses.

Stimulation of an individual’s erogenous zone is considered an act of ____.

It also influences the expression of sexual desire.

It continue to shape sexual activity along socially acceptable behavior.

Three Stages of Love (Fisher 1948)

Characterized by the desire for sexual gratification which is inherent to every living organism.

Associated with sex hormones.

Characterized by the intense attention given to a desired partner.

Craving for emotional union.

Attraction is Driven by Hormones such as:

Characterized by the desire of couples to stay together.

Feels comfort and security from one’s partner.

Attachment is driven by two (2) major hormones:

Refers to health conditions that are passed on from a person to another through sexual contact.

Can be acquired by having unprotected sex with someone who has STD or STI.

HIV

AIDS

It is primarily distributed through unprotected sex, contaminated.

A bacterial infection of the mucous membranes including the eye, throat, genitals, and other organs.

An infection caused by corkscrew-shaped bacterium called ___ that is transmitted through direct contact with a syphilitic sore on the skin.

Viral infection that causes blisters on the genitals.

Are warts caused by the ___.

Is a bacterial infection that causes sores or ulcers on the genitals.

Are very small parasites that infest the genital area which primarily spread through sexual contact.

Is a skin condition that is caused by infestation of tiny mites called ___.

An infection caused by a parasite called ___.

Sexually transmitted infection caused by ___ virus.

A complication caused by STIs especially Chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Infection caused by the bacteria ___ that do significant damage to the human reproductive system.

Methods of Contraception Some recognized methods of family planning are:

Reproductive Health Law

RA 10354

Guarantees universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.

RH LAW

Aims to keeps couples and women especially, well-informed about available family planning methods that they can freely use depending on their needs and beliefs.

Aims to promote awareness among adolescent and youth on sexuality and reproductive health through proper sex education.

Transmission of traits/characteristics from parents to offspring.

Composed of raw materials of which the individual is made up.

Through the __, hereditary potentials like physical, mental and social, emotional and moral traits are passed down to generations.

The total forces or experiences that a person undergoes from conception to old age.

This includes family, friends, school, and nutrition to name a few.

Refers to how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their body and physical appearance.

Refers to weight, skin color, clothes, and hairstyles.

Beauty can be contextualized into two categories- one that is ___ and one that is ___.