3. THE STORY
OF TYRON
Tyron felt fortunate that
his family talked openly
about all things, including
human sexuality.
However, it bothered him
that the terms they used to
4. THE STORY
OF TYRON
identify body parts were all
“funny” names that the
family members had made
up. Since Tyron had never
had any sexuality
education in school, he
wasn’t sure what the
correct words were.
5. THE STORY
OF TYRON
He was very uncomfortable
any time there was a
discussion about sexual
anatomy because he was
afraid he would use a
wrong word and others
would laugh at him.
6. THE STORY OF
TYRON
1. Why did Tyron feel uncomfortable?
2. Why do parents use “funny” names for
some body parts?
3. When do you think people should learn
about terms for sexual anatomy?
4. Is it important to know terms for sexual
anatomy? Why or why not?
5. Is the story about Tyron realistic?
Why or why not?
11. SELF-CARE
PROCEDURES
■ Observe changes in or on the
reproductive organs.
■ Seek medical help if:
– Discharge from penis
– Painful urination
– Itching (beyond usual)
– Sores or warts
– Persistent pain in lower back
– Pain when defecating
12. SELF-CARE
PROCEDURES
■ Uncircumcised males should
wash away smegma (glandular
secretions that can accumulate
under the foreskin) daily to
prevent irritation and possible
infection.
■ TSE (testicular self-
examination) regularly
21. N ORM A JEAN &
LARRY
Even though they didn’t use contraception, Norma
Jean was sure she couldn’t get pregnant because
she and Larry never had intercourse in the middle of
Norma Jean’s menstrual cycle.
1.Was Norma Jean’s information correct? Why or
why not?
2.What are other things you have heard that relate
to female reproductive physiology? Which are
myths? Which are facts? (For example, what
should or should not be done during menstrual
flow? How can pregnancy be prevented? Is there a
“safe” time for intercourse?)
22. ■ A perm will not take during
menstruation.
■ Sexual intercourse should
not occur when a woman is
menstruating.
■ Women should not swim or
exercise during
MENSTRUATION
MYTHS
23. ■ If a menstruating woman
touches flowers they will
wither and die.
■ Women’s sexual desire is at
its peak just before
menstruation.
■ Women cannot carry on usual
work activity during the
menstrual period.
MENSTRUATION
MYTHS
25. ■ Observe changes in or on the
reproductive organs.
■ Seek medical help if:
– Unusual discharge
– Painful urination
– Abdominal pain
– Open sores
– Bumps or warts
– Itching
SELF-CARE
PROCEDURES
26. ■ Check the vulva for any
changes.
■ BSE (breast self-examination)
should be practiced each
month.
■ Annual physical exam by
doctor.
SELF-CARE
PROCEDURES
