2. THE STORYTHE STORY
OF NATHANOF NATHAN
Nathan felt fortunate thatNathan felt fortunate that
his family talked openlyhis family talked openly
about all things, includingabout all things, including
human sexuality.human sexuality.
However, it bothered himHowever, it bothered him
that the terms they used tothat the terms they used to
3. THE STORYTHE STORY
OF NATHANOF NATHAN
identify body parts were allidentify body parts were all
“funny” names that the“funny” names that the
family members had madefamily members had made
up. Since Jason had neverup. Since Jason had never
had any sexualityhad any sexuality
education in school, heeducation in school, he
wasn’t sure what thewasn’t sure what the
correct words were.correct words were.
4. THE STORYTHE STORY
OF NATHANOF NATHAN
He was very uncomfortableHe was very uncomfortable
any time there was aany time there was a
discussion about sexualdiscussion about sexual
anatomy because he wasanatomy because he was
afraid he would use aafraid he would use a
wrong word and otherswrong word and others
would laugh at him.would laugh at him.
5. THE STORY OFTHE STORY OF
NATHANNATHAN
1.1. Why did Jason feel uncomfortable?Why did Jason feel uncomfortable?
2.2. Why do parents use “funny” names forWhy do parents use “funny” names for
some body parts?some body parts?
3.3. When do you think people should learnWhen do you think people should learn
about terms for sexual anatomy?about terms for sexual anatomy?
4.4. Is it important to know terms for sexualIs it important to know terms for sexual
anatomy? Why or why not?anatomy? Why or why not?
5.5. Is the story about Jason realistic?Is the story about Jason realistic?
Why or why not?Why or why not?
11. SELF-CARESELF-CARE
PROCEDURESPROCEDURES
Observe changes in or on theObserve changes in or on the
reproductive organs.reproductive organs.
Seek medical help if:Seek medical help if:
– Discharge from penisDischarge from penis
– Painful urinationPainful urination
– Itching (beyond usual)Itching (beyond usual)
– Sores or wartsSores or warts
– Persistent pain in lower backPersistent pain in lower back
– Pain when defecatingPain when defecating
12. SELF-CARESELF-CARE
PROCEDURESPROCEDURES
Uncircumcised males shouldUncircumcised males should
wash away smegma (glandularwash away smegma (glandular
secretions that can accumulatesecretions that can accumulate
under the foreskin) daily tounder the foreskin) daily to
prevent irritation and possibleprevent irritation and possible
infection.infection.
TSE (testicular self-TSE (testicular self-
examination) regularlyexamination) regularly
21. NORMA JEAN &NORMA JEAN &
LARRYLARRY
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 duringA perm will not take during
menstruation.menstruation.
Sexual intercourse shouldSexual intercourse should
not occur when a woman isnot occur when a woman is
menstruating.menstruating.
Women should not swim orWomen should not swim or
exercise duringexercise during
MENSTRUATIONMENSTRUATION
MYTHSMYTHS
23. If a menstruating womanIf a menstruating woman
touches flowers they willtouches flowers they will
wither and die.wither and die.
Women’s sexual desire is atWomen’s sexual desire is at
its peak just beforeits peak just before
menstruation.menstruation.
Women cannot carry on usualWomen cannot carry on usual
work activity during thework activity during the
menstrual period.menstrual period.
MENSTRUATIONMENSTRUATION
MYTHSMYTHS
25. Observe changes in or on theObserve changes in or on the
reproductive organs.reproductive organs.
Seek medical help if:Seek medical help if:
– Unusual dischargeUnusual discharge
– Painful urinationPainful urination
– Abdominal painAbdominal pain
– Open soresOpen sores
– Bumps or wartsBumps or warts
– ItchingItching
SELF-CARESELF-CARE
PROCEDURESPROCEDURES
26. Check the vulva for anyCheck the vulva for any
changes.changes.
BSE (breast self-examination)BSE (breast self-examination)
should be practiced eachshould be practiced each
month.month.
Annual physical exam byAnnual physical exam by
doctor.doctor.
SELF-CARESELF-CARE
PROCEDURESPROCEDURES