sexuality ppt
TRANSCRIPT
So much more than a three letter word.
Prepared by Miss Naugle
Fall 2010
Where and why do they exist?
Heterosexual: someone attracted to the opposite sex
Homosexual: someone attracted to the same sex
Bi-Sexual: someone attracted to both sexes
A-Sexual: someone not attracted to anyone
Can these vary from relationship to relationships?
Emotional Physical
1 in 4 individuals will become infected with an STD
by the age of 24.
ParasiticEasily cured with creams and
shampoosNo long term problems
Bacterial
Cured/treated with antibioticsIf untreated, can cause long
term problems
Viral
Cannot be cured Symptoms treated
• HIV/AIDS
• Hepatitis
• Herpes
• Human Papilloma Virus
Viral
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• SyphilisBacterial
• Pubic Lice
• Scabies
• TrichomoniasisParasitic
Infected seminal fluid
Infected vaginal fluid
Infected blood
Pregnancy
Contact with an open sore
Genital contact
HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS Acquired
Immune
Deficiency
Syndrome
HIV will lower a persons T-Cell count
T-cells are WBC that fight infections
There are 3 phases of HIV/AIDS
Phase I Asymptomatic
Phase II HIV
Begin to have problems due to a weakened
immune system
Phase III AIDS
Less T-Cells
Opportunistic Infections
Overall, general health failure
Publicity for the disease and patients rights have
increased over the past couple of years. One of
the big providers has been the ONE organization.
There are several types of birth control including barrier, hormonal, non-hormonal, emergency, and permanent.
Not engaging in sexual activity that puts you at risk for disease transmission and pregnancy
It is a conscious decision not to participate in sexual activity
If a person has been sexually active, they also can make the decision to be abstinent, by refraining from further sexual activity
Prevents the sperm from contacting the egg
Vary in protection levels for unplanned
pregnancy and STD transmission
Check the expiration date
Rip the package at the corner
Place on penis after obtaining a full erection
Hold the top to create a reservoir tip
Roll the condom down to the base of the
penis
Hold the base of condom when removing from
penetration
Discard condom (do not flush!)
This is one of the most common
hormonal methods. It works in
a variety of ways and can cause
SIDE EFFECTS on your health.