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1. Quarterly Theme:
Understanding the political, cultural, social, and religious factors influence
attitudes toward sexuality
Sub-theme:

2. At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
a) Understand the meaning of sexuality.
b) Demonstrate personal health attitudes that may influence
sexual behavior
c) Value the different factors that influence us in having the right
sexual attitudes
Session Objectives:

3. • Political factors influence attitudes toward sexuality.
• Cultural factors influence attitudes toward sexuality.
Key Concepts:

4. Direction: Read and analyze the poem and answer the given
questions that follows.
Poem Analyzation:

5. “The Wonder of Me”
Bernadette Borja Rosaroso
Look at me in the eyes, Tell me who am I. Think of
me just like you are, As I take you as mine. Gaze
into my innermost world, You’ll learn who I am.
Interact with me, And acquire a little of myself. Feel
my soul And together we’ll discover each other’s
world.

6. Processing Questions:
1.How do you express yourself?
2.How do you see yourself?
3.How much do you know yourself?
4.How much do others know you?

14. •
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15. Dimensions of Human Sexuality
1. Biological
2. Psychological
3. Socio-cultural

16. 1. Biological Dimension
 physical appearance
 physical sexual
characteristics, responses
to sexual stimulation,
ability to reproduce or to
control fertility, and growth
and development

17. 1. Biological Dimension
 biological aspect
 relates to the other dimensions of
sexuality, and all the dimensions
work together to produce an
individual’s total sexuality – which
in turn, is part of the total
personality (Bruess & Schroeder,
2014).

18. Sense of being can influence our sexual wellness
Confidence - gives you better relationship
Relationship affects your sexual wellness
Negative body image can lead to psychological
disorders such as anorexia, and bulimia
Build your self image and confidence
2. Psychological Dimension

20. 3. Socio-Cultural Dimension
Religious Influences
- religious and spiritual beliefs
Multicultural Influences
- diversity of cultural and social settings
Ethical Influences
- ethics and religion (rightness and wrongness)

22. Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
 Young people, sexually active or not,
are influence by a range of individual
and social factors. They are the most
vulnerable to reproductive and sex
issues than the others.

23. Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
1. Self
 Accept and gain respect for his/her body.
Take responsibility for own behaviors.
 Be aware of sexuality issues.
Attain highest standard of sexual health, including access to
sexual reproductive health care services.

24. Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
2. Family
Communicate with family effectively.
Express love and concern to
parents, siblings, and family.
Perform duties and responsibilities at home.

25. Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
3. Peers and Friends
Express love and intimacy in
appropriate ways.
Interact with both genders
effectively.
Pursue a satisfying, safe, and pleasurable sexual life.
Respect both genders in all aspect.

26. Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
4. School and Church
The school and church play a
vital role in helping the
parents influence their
adolescents’ understanding
about sexuality.

27. Factors Affecting Attitudes and
Practices on Sexuality
4. Mass Media
The media controls the variety
of material the youth
incorporate to their daily lives
(sexual violence, coarse
language, revealing clothing).
.

28. The youth must be guided to:
Develop their own capacity for moral sexual decision-
making.
Provide them with accurate information about
sexuality.
Model positive, healthy, and joyful attitudes in our own
relationships.
Factors Affecting Attitudes and Practices on Sexuality

29. Sexual health is
about having a
positive and
respectful approach
to sexual
relationships.
Importance of Sexuality for Family Health

30. It is also about the
possibility of having
pleasurable and safe
sexual experieces,
free from coercion,
discrimination, and
violence
Importance of Sexuality for Family Health

31. What is the role
of the parents on
Human Sexuality?

32. Role of Parents
1. Open Discussion of sexuality
issues
2. Educate the children with
regards to sex education
3. Support and advice the children

41. Avoid Stereotypes:
Steer Clear of Offensive Terms:
Skip Body Shaming:
Respect Privacy:
Refrain from Judgments: