SEX
AND
SEXUALI
WHAT IS SEXUALITY?
An individual's sexuality forms part of their
identity
Constantly evolving as they mature.
Sexuality can be a source of great pleasure
and meaning in life.
Sexual activity is only one aspect of
sexuality.
People experience sexuality through their
physical feelings, emotions, thoughts,
identity, and relationships. It is OK to have
questions about sexuality.
WHAT IS SEXUALITY?
Gender
identities
& roles • Gender identities and roles
what being male and female means to
a person and how their masculinity
and femininity has shaped their
personality and behaviour
Sexualit • Sexual orientation
y who a person prefers as a sexual
partner
Sexual
Sexual
orientatio • Sexual behaviour
behaviour
n
Intimacy and the sexual contact a
person has with others.
family
INFLUENCES Friends &
ON SEXUALITY peers
Cultural norms, Culture
individual
experiences, people in
our lives as well as
our biology all Media
influence the way we
understand and
experience sexuality.
Religion
FAMILY
Perhaps one of the greatest influences on
your sexuality is your family.
The ways in which your parents or carers
relate to one another will often influence
your behaviours towards others.
If your parents or carers are affectionate
with one another, you may be comfortable
expressing your feelings openly.
Your parents or carers may also place
boundaries on your behaviour in terms of
freedom and independence, such as rules for
dating.
FRIENDS AND PEERS
You can turn to your friends/peers to
seek out information about sex and
sexual health topics.
The people we hang-out with can have
a huge impact on our individual
sexuality
Peer pressure can often occur within
groups.
We can also see some of the barriers an
individual could face while trying to
develop a healthy and mature sexual
identity.
CULTURE
Human sexuality can be understood
as part of the social life of humans,
governed by social norms, implied
rules of behavior, and the status quo.
Individuals are socialized to these
norms from an early age.
Society's views on sexuality have
changed throughout history and are
continuously evolving.
RELIGION
Your religion may influence your
sexuality in terms of sexual standards
and norms.
For example, in many faiths, sexual
relationships are permitted only
between a husband and wife, and
chastity before marriage is viewed as
leading to a happy and successful
married life.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH’S TRADITIONAL
VIEW
The church view marriage as the unity between a man and a
woman in body and soul. Therefore, their views on sex reflect
this.
The catholic church takes the stance that love, which is
personal, is made concrete in marriage, and for this reason
sexual intercourse should only occur within the bounds of
marriage.
They also believe that any improperly-oriented forms of love
such as masturbation, undermine the two significances of
sexual intercourse as both an act that unifies and procreates.
OTHER VIEWS WITHIN THE CHURCH
There are some people within the church that believe that the scripture was written in a
different time and social context and therefore cannot be interpreted in a literal sense. They
believe that the fundamental teachings of love, compassion and acceptance for all of gods
creations should shape our understanding of the written word in the texts.
Due to the contradictions between these fundamental teachings and some of the written law
of the bible, they would interpret the more controversial ‘laws’ of Catholocism as more a
reflection of the societal values of the time rather than gods divine laws.
As a result, many of these people would hold views controversial topics surrounding
sexuality, that could be considered more consistent with the wider society’s changing values
of today.
AT PARADE COLLEGE
”Every person is made in the image and
likeness of God and therefore has an inherent
dignity”.
We at Parade, promote a safe, caring and
inclusive environment in which all students
and their families can expect to be treated
with dignity and respect.
MEDIA
The media and advertising has an
influence over what is perceived as
'normal'. They can show
advertisements that demonstrate
sexual attractiveness, behaviours and
attitudes as popular, glamorous and
desirable.
They often portray unrealistic images
that many teens feel they should
emulate in order to be like
celebrities.
ACTIVITY
MIXED MESSAGES
Promote inclusivity of all individuals.
Respect diversity and allow people to feel accepted for who they are.
Treat everyone as an individual and avoid stereotyping them based solely
on their sexuality.
Understand that sexuality is a deeply personal thing, and respect an
individuals right to privacy, whether they share their thoughts, feelings or
experiences with you, or not.
FORMING RELATIONSHIPS
ACTIVITY
Construct a PMI (Plus, Minus and Interesting) about being single and dating.
A PMI is a graphic organiser that allows you to evaluate an issue.
PLUS MINUS INTERESTING
Single
Dating
PLUS:
MINUS:
INTERESTING:
INTIMACY
The state or condition of being intimate; the capacity to relate to another
person in an emotionally open, equal, and caring way.
Intimacy refers to a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving
personal relationship with another person
INTIMACY
People who care about each other are said to
have formed an intimate relationship.
This does not necessarily mean they are
sexually active. There can be intimate
friendships where two people feel
comfortable telling each other their Platonic
innermost thoughts and feelings, and they a relationship with no sexual contact
accept each other for all that they are as
individuals.
This is a platonic friendship. Individuals who
are in caring, loving relationships are more
likely to develop intimacy where they feel
they can be appreciated for being themselves
without fear of being ridiculed or hurt.
LEVELS OF INTIMACY
Levels of intimacy can be
vastly different for different
relationships and physical
intimacy is often closely
related to levels of emotional
intimacy.
We can understand the level of
intimacy we have with
someone by looking at the way
we communicate with that
person.
LEVELS OF INTIMACY
Level 1
Sharing Facts and Information The deeper the level of
Level 2 intimacy the greater the
Sharing Other peoples’ Opinions and level of vulnerability for
Beliefs the individual. This is due
Level 3 to the greater risk of
Sharing Personal Opinions and Beliefs criticism or rejection from
Level 4 the other person.
Sharing My Feelings and Experiences
Level 5 Therefore, we become
more intimate with those
Sharing My Needs, Emotions and
Desires people we feel we feel
safe with and place great
trust in.
FORMING RELATIONSHIPS
Adolescence is a time when you become
sexually aware of yourself and others. You
may experience new feelings and become
sexually attracted to other people.
You may start to think about dating, sexual
intimacy and making a commitment to
one person in a relationship.
Often there is peer pressure to begin
dating or to go out in groups of partner
couples. There are also benefits to being
single and feeling confident with this
decision.
CONSENT IS LIKE A CUP OF TEA
THE SEX IN SEXUALITY
One of the most common decisions in relation to intimate relationships
is whether you wish to participate in sexual activity with your partner.
The complex decision of whether or not to have a sexual relationship
needs to be made rationally. You need to analyze several factors:
• consider the alternatives available to you
• gather as much information as possible on each alternative
• carefully contemplate the possible outcomes of each alternative
• make a valued and well-thought-out decision.
THE SEX IN SEXUALITY
This process may take time. You should never feel forced into making a rash or
impulsive decision. You need to acknowledge your own feelings, values and
attitudes in the process.
Acknowledge also, your body's responses; butterflies in your tummy may be a
sign you are nervous for something good, but it may also mean that you are
doing something you are not ready for. Listen to your body, it will tell you a lot!
Becoming sexually active before you are ready could hurt you physically,
socially and emotionally. Remember, not all intimate relationships have to
involve sexual activity, and engaging in sexual activity does not prove that you
care for that person!
THE SEX IN SEXUALITY
Personal values: decisions Communication: thoughts
and actions that conflict with Readiness: emotional and and feelings should be
personal values can lead to social maturity need to be on discussed openly with each
feelings of discomfort, par with physical maturity. other. There should also be the
uneasiness and guilt. option to say 'no' at any time.
Consent: both people in the relationship must
say 'yes' to each activity, each time. Consent
Risks of sexual behaviour: there must be MUST be gained from both people, otherwise
awareness and knowledge of risks of pregnancy the sexual activity is against the law, so make
and contraction of a sexually transmissible sure you understand the laws relating to
infection (STI). consent. The legal age for consensual sex varies
from 16 to 17 years of age across Australian
states and territories.
DECISIONS: CASE STUDY
Sam has been going out with Alex • Describe the decision Sam has to
for six months. They have not gone make.
beyond kissing and cuddling. Alex is • What are the options? What are
the risks and consequences of
urging Sam to start a sexual
each option?
relationship, and Sam feels Alex will
• Describe two long-term impacts if
break up the relationship if it
Sam decides to start a sexual
doesn't progress in this way. relationship with Alex.
• Would Sam or Alex’s gender make
a difference to the decision
making process?
SEX AND EMOTIONAL
READINESS
SEX IS MEANT TO BE
Honest – emotionally and factually honest
Mutual – a shared, two-way intimate experience.
Something you decide to do when you’re ready to
Something that makes both participants feel good
Something both people agree to and are mentally old
enough to be able to consent to
Something you can interrupt or stop at any time
Safe (because you’re both prepared with condoms to
protect you from sexually transmissible infections and
unwanted pregnancy)
Something you are legally old enough to engage in
SEX AND EMOTIONAL
READINESS
SEX IS NOT MEANT TO BE
the only way to prove that you love someone
something you feel pressured or forced into
something you do because ‘everyone else is doing
it’
something that makes you feel used
about using someone else for sex alone.
CONSEQUENCES OF
SEXUAL INTERCOURSE
Before a couple come to a
mutual decision to engage in
sexual intercourse, both
people need to be fully aware
of some of the serious
consequences that can result,
including unintended
pregnancy and sexually
transmitted infections
(STIs).
PREGNANCY
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process occurs
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UNINTENDED
PREGNANCY
Unintended pregnancies can place significant social, mental and physical strain on the
individuals involved and their families.
Issues with teenage pregnancy may include the following:
Inability to finish education which can potential lack of acceptance, support and
lead to long-term unemployment or job understanding from the family and
options that are not secure or well paid friends
Lack knowledge on how to access more at risk than older parents of mental
services for early antenatal information health issues, such as depression,
and healthcare which increases health possibly due to being isolated from
risks for both the mother and the child friends and family, or financial pressures.
Often individuals have emotional Associated with reduced earning
immaturity, resulting in high levels of potential and overall average annual
emotional distress. salary
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS
COMMON STIS
• chlamydia human papilloma virus
• gonorrhoea (HPV/genital warts)
• genital herpes pubic lice
• hepatitis A scabies
• hepatitis B syphilis
• HIV trichomoniasis
ACTIVITY
COMPLETE THE SYMPTOMS OF STI’S ACTIVITY
ABSTINENCE
The Catholic church tells us that chastity should be Chastity: the state or
understood as a light capable of enabling us to love in an practice of refraining from
integral way. extramarital, or especially
from all, sexual
They teach that there are destructive consequences of intercourse
separation between love and sexuality or between love and
procreation. Their teachings also warn us of the dangers of
hardness of heart, lovelessness in relationships, and
improperly-oriented forms of love.
The concern of sex outside of marriage for the church, is the Reductive: to present an
risk of not viewing the person in an integral way, and that it often complex subject in
an overly simplified form
has the potential to lead to reductive views of the person.
PROTECTIVE & CONTRACEPTIVE
METHODS
Abstinence is the key teaching of the
church for those who aren’t within the
bounds of marriage, and it should be
noted that it is also the most effective
protective and contraceptive method.
Should an individual however, chose to
engage in sexual activity, there are
several measures that can be taken to
ensure that both individuals are safe
and protected.
PROTECTIVE & CONTRACEPTIVE
METHODS
abstinence condom Long-acting Contraceptive Emergency
implant pill Contraceptive
pill
Who is
responsible for
it?
How does it
work?
Can anyone
access it and
where?
How effective is
it in preventing
an unintended
pregnancy?
How effective is
it in preventing
WHERE DO I GO?
No matter what decisions you make or have made, it is important
that you have people around you that you can turn to for support,
advice and information.
Of particular importance is having a general practitioner that you
can see for any medical or health questions, problems or concerns.
ACTIVITY
COMPLETE THE ‘WHERE DO I GET MY INFORMATION’
ACTIVITY
As long as the rights and responsibilities of all relationships
are upheld, people can grow up to enjoy sex lives that are
safe, satisfying an characterised by dignity, equality,
responsibility, and mutual respect.
• Cambridge 7&8 – pg 7
• Fit For Life 9&10 – pg 157
• Catching on resources:
• Pg 60 – setting up a FAQ & helpdesk
• Pg 68 – What is sexuality
• Pg 101 – Sex
• Pg 162 – Decisions about sex
• Student welfare coordinators
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
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