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Sexual Health Education for Underclassmen

Learn about how sexual health education influences your performance and military service. Discover the importance of sexual health in college life, prevention of STDs, abstinence, and birth control. Get insights on myths vs. facts and ways to combat diseases.

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Sexual Health Education for Underclassmen

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  1. Sexual Health Education forUnderclassmen

  2. Importance • Sexual Health can effect your work performance ability • Sexual Transmitted Diseases can result in the separation from the Armed Forces

  3. Learning Topics • College Life • Sexual Health • STDs • Abstinence • Birth Control

  4. What is Sexual Health • Stateof physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality • Not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity • Requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships

  5. Why You Are Taught Sexual Health • If you talk to service members about sexual health they might not make bad sexual decisions in the future

  6. Myths Vs. Facts • Myth: Comprehensive sexuality education leads to increased rates of sexual behavior in adolescents • FACT: There is "no support for the contention that sex education encourages experimentation or increased activity…”

  7. Myths Vs. Facts • MYTH: Condoms are not very effective in preventing pregnancy and STI • FACT: Repeated studies show that condoms used consistently and correctly offer a high degree of protection against pregnancy and STI and HIV

  8. Myths Vs. Facts • MYTH: Service members all know about sexual education • FACT: Many service members are directly out of high school and have little to no experience

  9. Sexually Transmitted Diseases • The military will treat those who can be treated for STDs • Those who cannot be treated may be disqualified • HIV is an automatic disqualifier

  10. Sexually Transmitted Infections • Syphilis • Herpes • Hepatitis B • HIV • Gonorrhea • Chlamydia • Crabs & Scabies

  11. Combating Disease and Infections • Use barrier methods like latex condoms • Limit the number of partners you have • Have regular physical exams

  12. Abstinence • The only sure way to avoid STDs • Abstinence also means no unwanted pregnancies

  13. Conclusion • Abstinence is the best way to maintain a good sexual health • If you are going to have sex make sure you use protection and make smart decisions • Go to the doctor if you suspect you may have a sexually transmitted disease

  14. Resources • OPNAVINST 6100.2A • Sexual Health http://www.sexualhealth.com/ • WebMD http://www.webmd.com/sex/default.htm • How Stuff Works http://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/sexuality • MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3034591/ns/health-sexual_health/

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