The document discusses gender and human sexuality. It defines gender as a social concept regarding how men and women should act and defines sexuality as everything about being male or female, including how one sees and expresses themselves sexually. Sexuality refers to one's total self, including their physical, mental, social, emotional and ethical selves. Healthy sexuality incorporates self-love, knowledge, confidence, respect and expression. Attitudes like appreciating one's body, taking responsibility for actions and communicating with family can influence sexual behavior. The document promotes respecting all people regardless of their gender or sexuality.

1. GENDER &
HUMAN
SEXUALITY
HEALTH 8

2. WHAT IS GENDER?
•is a social concept on how men and
women should think, feel, and act
•refers to femininity or masculinity of a
persons’ role and behavior as defined by
society

3. WHAT IS HUMAN SEXUALITY?
SEXUALITY
•is a natural and healthy part of life.
•is everything about being a male or female
•important aspect in masculine or feminine
identification
•is the way in which we experience and express
ourselves as sexual beings

4. SEXUALITY
1.provides a sense of self-worth when sexual understanding is positive
a. the name given at birth
b. the toys played with
c. the clothes worn
d. the friends played with
e. the roles and responsibilities at home involves:
Physical Self, Ethical Self, Emotional Self, Social Self, Mental Self
2. Sexuality refers to your total self.

5. SEXUALITY
• Sexuality refers to your total self.
Physical Self - The way you look as a man or a woman.
Mental Self - The way you think as a man or a woman
Social Self - The way you interact with others
Emotional Self - The way you look as a man or a
woman.
Ethical Self - The way you feel about yourself and
others

6. SEXUALITY
• Sexuality refers to your attitude and behavior toward yourself.
• Sexuality toward yourself :
How you see yourself
How you think of yourself
How you love yourself
How you feel about yourself
• It means taking high sense of responsibility for all your actions since
this can affect self-esteem, decision-making, and behaviour.

7. SEXUALITY
• Sexuality refers to your perceptions, feelings, and behaviors
towards others.
• Sexuality towards others:
 How you see others
How you think of others
How you feel about others
How you love others the way you see yourself is influenced by
many people. It is important to maintain good relationships with
others. They will support you and give you confidence, provide
companionship and will keep you from being lonely.

8. HEALTHY SEXUALITY ENCOMPASSES THE
FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:
SELF-LOVE your acceptance of yourself
SELF KNOWLEDGE your understanding of your feelings and
your character
SELF CONFIDENCE your awareness of the things that you can
do well
SELF RESPECT your regard for yourself as a worthwhile person
SELF EXPRESSION your way of showing your individuality in
expressing yourself as a man or as a woman

9. HEALTHY SEXUALITY ENCOMPASSES THE
FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:
SELF-LOVE your acceptance of yourself
SELF KNOWLEDGE your understanding of your feelings and
your character
SELF CONFIDENCE your awareness of the things that you can
do well
SELF RESPECT your regard for yourself as a worthwhile person
SELF EXPRESSION your way of showing your individuality in
expressing yourself as a man or as a woman

10. Health Attitudes That
Influence Sexual Behavior
Self, Family, & Peers

11. HEALTH ATTITUDES THAT INFLUENCE SEXUAL
BEHAVIOR SELF
•appreciates own body
•takes responsibility for own
behaviors
•knowledgeable about sexuality
issues

12. HEALTH ATTITUDES THAT INFLUENCE SEXUAL
BEHAVIOR FAMILY
•communicates effectively with family
•able to express love to your family
members
•perform your duties and
responsibilities at home

13. HEALTH ATTITUDES THAT INFLUENCE SEXUAL
BEHAVIOR PEERS
• express love and intimacy in appropriate ways
• have the skills to evaluate readiness for mature
relationship
• interact with both genders in appropriate and
respectful ways
• Respect both gender in all aspects

14. YOU ARE VALID, WHATEVER YOU
GENDER OR SEXUALITY IS