Human Sexuality

1. Human Sexuality Between the ages of 9-13 children go through puberty, which marks the beginning of ___________ Puberty occurs as a result of the release of_____________ _______________– male hormone _____________________ – female hormone Male and female _____________ are responsible for the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur

2. Physical Changes • The development of sex characteristics - those related to one’s gender • _____________________________are directly related to the production of the reproductive cells – sperm for males, and ovum for females • __________________________– body hair in both males and females, and the development of breasts and widening of the hips in the females, and the broadening of the chest and the deepening of the voice in males

3. Concerns over physical changes • As people reach puberty, there is great variation in the size and shape of people of the same age • Girls can be much taller • Boys voices can “crack” – due to an increase in the size of the larynx • Hands and feet may appear large and awkward

4. Mental changes • Brain reaches its adult size and weight • _______________– the act or process of knowing, including both awareness and judgment – and memory both increase. • You are able to predict the outcomes of many situations – you look at different ways of solving problems • Your ability to think logically, or think things out, increases • Can understand some else’s point of view • New interests will develop and career goals may begin to come into focus

5. Emotional changes • Strong emotional feelings can come to surface • Emotions and feelings go up and down quickly • May have difficulty in letting others know how they are feeling. This difficulty in community is a___________________________!

6. Male Reproductive System • During puberty, the _____________stimulates the ____________to begin producing the male sex hormone,_____________. • Testosterone causes the production of __________– male _____________ • Production of sperm and the transfer of it to the female’s body during sexual intercourse are the_______________________________________________________________________________.

7. MRS is made up of both internal and external organsExternal organs:1._________________– are two small glands that produce sperm. Testes hang outside of the body in a sac called the _________ - This sac protects sperm by keeping the testes at a _____________slightly __________ normal

8. 2. ___________– external sex organ in which the sperm is delivered to the females body.Composed of spongy tissue that contains many blood vessels. As a result of increases blood flow, the penis can becomes enlarges and erect

9. During sexual arousal, a series of muscular contractions, known as ejaculation, can occur__________ – a thick fluid containing sperm, and other secretions from the MRS is propelled from the penis___________ - at birth, the tip of the penis is covered with a fold of skin. _____________– the surgical removal of the foreskin

10. Play a role in the delivery of the sperm ____________– carries sperm and urine to the outside of the body. (a valve prevents the two fluids from mixing _____________– located on the outer surface of the testes – sperm mature here _____________– a pair of connecting tubes that receives the sperm from the epididymis As the sperm travels through the vas deferens, they combine with fluids that are produced from other sex glands to form semen. seminal vesicles, cowper’s gland, prostate gland Internal male reproductive organs

11. Care of the reproductive system • Includes cleanliness, protection, and self-examination • A male who is not circumcised must practice ________ hygiene • Avoid wearing clothing that is ______ tight • Wear a protective or supporter during ______________ exercise • Perform a___________self exam of the testes to check for any thickening or lumps

12. Problems of the male reproductive system 1.___________– occurs when part of an organ pushes through an opening of a membrane or muscle that usually contains the organ. Inguinal hernia 2. Sterility – _______________________________ a. can be a result of producing________. This can be caused from environmental hazards that damage the sperm making process - exposure to____, ______and ______from motor exhaust b. Can also be caused from______________, exposure to certain chemicals, smoking, disease.

13. 3.___________________– can enlarge for reasons such as infection, a tumor, or old age. When the gland enlarges, it tends to squeeze the urethra, resulting in frequent or difficult urination4.______________–twisting of testis so that blood vessels leading to the testis also twists, cutting off the blood supply.

14. 5. Cancer of the Prostate –____________________________6. _________________ - occurs most frequently in males between the ages of ___________* Hard lumps, or nodules , on the testes may be a sign of cancer. There may or may not be pain associated with the lumps. ____ of all cases if it is caught early

15. Female Reproductive System The Female Reproductive System stores female reproductive cells, or ova. It also nourishes and protects each fertilized ovum from the beginning of pregnancy through birth 1. __________– also called the birth canal, is a hollow tube leading from the uterus to the outside of the body. Sperm from the male enter the female reproductive system through the vagina

16. Females Reproductive Organs 1. Ovaries – two small organs that have two functions:(1)__________________ ________________________________ (2) produces and releases a mature egg (ova) once a month – called ___________ • *Female babies are born with approx. _____________immature ova in the ovaries. During puberty, hormones cause the immature ova to _________.

17. 2._________________– two small tubes that carry a ___________egg from the ovary to the uterus. When an egg is released from the ovary, it moves into the fallopian tubes and finger like projections draw the egg into the uterus. *If intercourse occurs during the time there is an egg in the fallopian tube, sperm may unite with the egg and_______________ _________.

18. 3. __________________is a small, muscular, pear-shaped organ, about the size of a fist. The fertilized egg will develop and grow in the uterus. The uterus has layers of tissue and a rich supply of blood to protect and nourish the developing fetus. *the base of the uterus is called the _______. It expands during childbirth to allow the passage of the baby

19. Menstruation • If the ovum does not become fertilized, the lining of the uterus breaks down and is passed out of the vagina. This process is called _____________ Usually lasts 3-5 days • Menstrual cycle, which is the time from the beginning if one menstrual cycle to the onset of the next, is usually a ______________ Onset – usually between the ages of 10 – 15 • Can be very _____________at first • Can also be affected by poor_____________________________________

20. Problems of the FRS Menstrual cramps – Usually mild, lasting for several hours Heating pad, over the counter medication, and light exercise can help Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) a variety of symptoms that can occur several days to two weeks before the menstrual period. Symptoms – nervous tension, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, fatigue, bloating

21. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) –related to tampon use during their menstrual period. • Rare but serious disease that may be fatal • The presence of a bacterium, staphylococcus aureus, causes the infection. • Flu-like symptoms – aching muscles, sore throat, sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, rash.

22. Problems that can cause infertility • _____________________- leading cause of female infertility. Can be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) of abdominal surgery • __________________– uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, often appearing on the ovaries, fallopian tubes in in the abdominal cavity • _________________: an infection of the fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding areas in a woman’s pelvis. It can damage the reproductive organs and is usually caused be sexually transmitted diseases.

23. Other reproductive disorders • Cervix, uterus and ovaries are common sites of____________. Cervical cancer is detected through___________, a test in which samples of cells are taken from the cervix by a doctor. All sexually active females should have a yearly Pap smear and all women from the age of 18 and older should also have a yearly Pap smear

24. Breast self-examination • Is an important habit for females to develop • Should be done once a month, about a week after the start of their menstrual period • Should check for anything unusual, such as any discharge from the nipples, lumps or mass under the skin