The document outlines the typical stages of sexual development from birth through late adulthood. It identifies key events at each stage, such as gender identification starting at age 3, masturbation becoming normal at ages 4-5, sexual characteristics developing during adolescence, and sexual activity commonly occurring in young adulthood through late adulthood with adaptations at older ages. The stages provide a framework for understanding changes in sexuality over the human lifespan.

1. Stages of Sexual Development
Identifying Basic Events Throughout Each Stage
of Sexual Development

2. AT BIRTH
 Gender assigned. It is common for 18 month old to play
with genitals.

3. 3 YEARS
 Gender identification. Kids explore and fondle.

4. 4-5 YEARS
 Normal to masturbate

5. SCHOOL AGE
 Gender role behaviour is learned

6. 6- 12 YEARS OLD
 Identification with gender parent
 Both parents and kids have concerns or questions about
sexuality and reproduction

7. ADOLESCENCE
 Primary and Secondary sexual characteristics develop
 Information on body changes, odour, STI
 Masturbation is normal and heavy

8. YOUNG ADULTHOOD
 (20-40 years)
 Sexually active.
 Information on prevention of STIs (sexually transmitted
infections) and good communication (being assertive
which we will learn later this term).

9. ADULTHOOD
 (40-65 years)
 Less hormone production
 Adjust to new roles and re-evaluate and direct energies
 Look at aspects of life

10. LATE ADULTHOOD
 (65+)
 Sexually active
 Counsel on adaptation

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