HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Physical Education 8

Mr. Briggs

What is Abstinence?

An individual decides to refrain from any and all sexual activity

Some individual are abstinent due to religious reasons

Other reasons for remaining abstinent Prevention of unwanted pregnancy Prevention of Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI’s)

What does “Sexual Active” mean?

An individual who is sexually active and therefore NOT abstinent may partake in any of the following activities:

1. Kissing

2. Touching/Massaging/Groping

3. Intercourse(basically any activity that involves another person)

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Type 1: BacterialBacterial infections can be cured with antibiotics

Type 2: ViralViral infections can only be controlled with treatment

or surgeryViral infections can NOT be cured.

STI’s

BacterialGonorrhea

Syphilis

Chlamydia

Pubic Lice / Scabies

ViralGenital Herpes

Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)

HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

Hepatits

Some symptoms of STI’s

Some have NO symptoms at all

Itching and burning during urination

Unconscious discharge

Redness or inflammation of the genitals

Skin warts or cold sores on mouth, penis or vagina

STI prevention

Abstinence

Male or Female Condom

Pregnancy Prevention

Abstinence

Male or Female Condom

Diaphragm

Birth Control Hormones (Pill, Patch or Injection)

CLASS DISCUSSION

Why is it important to have good decision making skills?

Why should we be assertive and not be afraid to say no?

What are some of the reasons that people who are not necessarily interested in “sex” may explore into sexual activities?

HIV – Human Immunodefiency Virus

A virus that cannot be cured

HIV infects about 0.6% of the world's population

Infection with HIV occurs by the transfer of blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-ejaculate, or breast milk.

HIV is harmless until it becomes AIDS

AIDS – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Derived from HIV

AIDS attacks the immune system, and does not allow the body to recover from any infections or viruses.

AIDS is caused from HIV and therefore received through any exchange of blood, semen, breast milk, vaginal fluid or anal mucosa.

In 2007, it was estimated that 33.2 million people lived with the disease worldwide, and that AIDS killed an estimated 2.1 million people, including 330,000 children

PERSONAL SAFETY/INJURY PREVENTION

Name some risk-taking behaviors' that you partake in. (I.e. hitchhiking)

What are some signs that violence may occur in a relationship?

What are some positive characteristics' of a health relationship?

Support Systems

There are many sources of support that individuals can seek help from when they are uncertain of decisions or feel they have made a wrong decision:ParentsGuardiansDoctorsTeachers

(NOT FRIENDS)

KIDS Help Phone

A completely anonymous and confidential service that accepts calls from Canadian children and youth.

Every day, professional counsellors provide immediate, caring support to young people in urban and rural communities across the country.

Cover any issues, questions or concerns that are needed.

1 800 668 6868 or kidshelpphone.ca