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RELATIONSHIPS. Abstinence. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE. What is intimacy ? Closeness between 2 people that develops over time. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE. What is infatuation ? Exaggerated feelings of passion. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE. What is abstinence ?

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  1. RELATIONSHIPS Abstinence

  2. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE • What is intimacy? • Closeness between 2 people that develops over time

  3. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE • What is infatuation? • Exaggerated feelings of passion

  4. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE • What is abstinence? • A deliberate decision to avoid high- risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

  5. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE • Self–Control • The ability to use responsibility to override emotions

  6. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE • Tips to help maintain self–control: • Set limits for expressing affection • Communicate with your partner • Talk with a trusted adult • Seek low-pressure dating situations • Date someone who respects and shares your values • Avoid risk situations including where alcohol and drugs are present or where you are alone

  7. CHOOSING ABSTINENCE • How do you stay committed to abstinence? • Remind yourself of the reasons you chose abstinence • Communicate your values and decisions to your dating partner • Practice refusal skills • Realize you can recommit to abstinence

  8. M/E Sexual Activity and Its Effects On Your Triangle Mental/Emotional Consequences * Hurt * Guilt * Loss of Self Respect * Regret and Anxiety

  9. S Sexual Activity and Its Effects On Your Triangle Social Consequences * Negative effect on relationships with family and friends

  10. P Sexual Activity and Its Effects On Your Triangle Physical Consequences * Unplanned pregnancy * STI’s or STD’s

  11. Sexually Transmitted Infections • STI’s • a communicable disease that can spread from person to person through sexual contact • Types • Bacterial • Viral • Parasitic

  12. STD Fact/Myth

  13. Examples of STD’s / STI’s Genital Herpes (virus) Chlamydia (bacteria) Genital Herpes (virus) Gonorrhea (bacteria) Syphilis (virus) HIV/AIDS (virus) Pubic Lice (Live parasite/organism)

  14. Prevention of STD’s / STI’s Practice abstinence Avoid: Using alcohol or other drugs Being sexually active with more than one partner Engaging in unprotected sex Engaging in sexual activity with high risk partners Multiple partners IV drug users

  15. ONLY A PROFESSIONAL CAN ACCURATELY DIAGNOSE AND TREAT STD’S / STI’S

  16. HIV/AIDS So, What do we know?

  17. How small is HIV Magic Johnson Part 2 (8:20-14:45) Magic Johnson Part 3 (0-5:30) Magic Johnson Part 5 (10:20-10:54) Part 6 (3:00-3:50)

  18. HIV / AIDS HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) – a virus that attacks the immune system AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)- a disease in which the immune system is weakened

  19. HIV/AIDS

  20. HIV Passed from one person to another through the exchange of bodily fluids. Blood Semen Vaginal fluid Breast milk

  21. HIV / AIDS HIV is transmitted: During sexual intercourse – HIV enters the bloodstream through microscopic openings in the tissues of the vagina, anus, mouth and penis By sharing needles used for body piercings with unclean instruments, tattoos with unclean needles and sharing IV drugs

  22. HIV /AIDS 3. From mother to baby through the umbilical cord, during childbirth and through breastfeeding

  23. How Does HIV Affect the Immune System? HIV attacks the body’s immune system by destroying lymphocytes (specialized white blood cells) 2 Types of lymphocytes: - T cells - B cells

  24. What are The Stages of HIV? Asymptomatic Stage – Shows no outward signs of infection (virus in lymph nodes) Middle Stage – Can include fever, headache, sore throat, rash, diarrhea, and enlarged lymph nodes (does not occur in all patients) Symptomatic Stage – Helper T cells fall to 200 – 400 per ml of blood (600 -1200 normal) AIDS Stage – Helper T cells fall below 200; 1 or more opportunistic infections

  25. HIV/AIDS

  26. Diagnosing HIV/AIDS • 1st Test – EIA Test – screens for presence of HIV anti-bodies in the blood • Positive= antibodies present • Test is repeated • If 2nd result positive they will run…

  27. Diagnosing HIV/AIDS • 2nd Test – Western Blot – blood test • Detects HIV antibodies/ confirms EIA • If these results plus 2 positive results from EIA are positive, person is diagnosed as having HIV

  28. Diagnosing HIV/AIDS • Rapid test – • Done in 20 minutes • Used in situations where someone who might be infected may not return for results • Results fairly accurate • If positive, western Blot used to confirm • Who would not return for results? Why do you think?

  29. HIV Symptoms Within the first few weeks: When first infected with HIV, you may have no signs or symptoms at all, although you're still able to transmit the virus to others. Many people develop a brief flu-like illness two to four weeks after becoming infected. Signs and symptoms may include: ■Fever ■Headache ■Sore throat ■Swollen lymph glands ■Rash

  30. HIV Symptoms Years later… You may remain symptom-free for years. But as the virus continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you may develop mild infections or chronic symptoms such as: ■Swollen lymph nodes — often one of the first signs of HIV infection ■Diarrhea ■Weight loss ■Fever ■Cough and shortness of breath

  31. HIV to AIDS If you receive no treatment for your HIV infection, the disease typically progresses to AIDS in about 10 years. By the time AIDS develops, your immune system has been severely damaged, making you susceptible to opportunistic infections — diseases that wouldn't trouble a person with a healthy immune system. The signs and symptoms of some of these infections may include: ■Soaking night sweats ■Shaking chills or fever higher than 100 F for several weeks ■Cough and shortness of breath ■Chronic diarrhea ■Persistent white spots or unusual lesions on your tongue or in your mouth ■Headaches ■Persistent, unexplained fatigue ■Weight loss ■Skin rashes or bumps

  32. AIDS What is AIDS? Acquired– means that the disease is not hereditary but develops after birth from contact with a disease-causing agent (in this case, HIV). Immunodeficiency – means that the disease is characterized by a weakening of the immune system. Syndrome – refers to a group of symptoms that indicate or characterize a disease. In the case of AIDS, this can include the development of certain infections and/or cancers, as well as a decrease in the number of certain specific blood cells, called CD4+ T cells, which are crucial to helping the body fight disease.

  33. AIDS A normal CD4 count is from 500 to 1,500 Public health guidelines recommend starting on preventive antiretroviral therapy if CD4 counts are under 200 per microliter, whether or not you have symptoms. This is a later stage of HIV infection called AIDS

  34. HIV

  35. 34 million people living with HIV/AIDS 3.4 million children under the age of 15 HIV/AIDS – Worldwide

  36. How Can I Prevent Contracting HIV? Practice abstinence Do not share needles Avoid situations where drugs and alcohol use might compromise your decision making Use refusal skills when you feel pressured to engage in risky behaviors

  37. Refusal Skills Remember: • Say “No” in a firm voice • Explain why by stating your feelings • Offer alternatives • Stand your ground • Leave if necessary

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