Lecture on SexEd for Grade 7 female students Instead of the usually awkward sex ed lecture, I included self-care in all aspects of health: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual.

1. Teen Health
Dr. Cristal Ann Laquindanum
@millennialpedia
Pediatrician

2. What are we
learning today?
Objectives for today’s session are:
To learn the different aspects of teen health,
especially changes that happen during puberty
To learn how to take care of our body
To learn about self-care

3. But first, ACTIVITY TIME!
get a piece of bond paper
trace your right hand on the paper
on each of the finger,
DEFINE:
what does it mean to be
in GOOD HEALTH?
1
2
3
4
5

4. Physical
Mental
Emotional
Social
Spiritual
HEALTH
What are the different aspects of health?

5. As we grow older, we
also change…
image from @journey_to_wellness in IG
PUBERTY!!!
is when your body begins to develop and
change as you move from kid to adult.
During puberty, your body will grow faster
than at any other time in your life, except
for when you were a baby.

6. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
BRAIN HORMONES
Pituitary gland
BLOODSTREAM
2 more hormones
(GnRH)
(LH and FSH)

7. Hormones prepare us to be adults!

8. GnRH
LH and FSH
Estrogen
1. Breasts
enlargement
2. Pubic hair
3. Development of
female organs
4. Menstruation

9. Source: AAP Publication
We are all different and… THAT’s OKAY!

10. Source: AAP Publication
We are all different and… THAT’s OKAY!

11. BLOODY MATE!
MENARCHE (FIRST MENSES)
usually 11-12 yrs old
depends on race or ethnic background (Asian, Hispanics,
Blacks, etc)
genetic factors (when did your mom had her first menses?
individual factors (weight, nutrition, exercise, any other
medical conditions)
Usually happens 2 1/2 years after your breast buds develop
BLOODY MATE!

12. BLOODY MATE!
CYCLE usually 21-35 days from 1st period to the next period
but can be 21-45 days for the 1st 3 years of menses
DURATION 7 days or less
FLOW usually 6 pads/tampons or less each day
SYMPTOMS include pain on the lower stomach, lower back,
irritability, food cravings, sluggishness… or no symptoms!
BLOODY MATE!
If you’re worried about any of these, go to your doctor

13. BLOODY MATE!
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)
around the time of your period
very sleepy
feeling moody or very emotional
back pain
headache
bloating
painful breasts
BLOODY MATE!
When I’m on my period…

14. How do i take care of myself if I
have PMS and during my period?
ENDORPHINS happy and healthy!
healthy diet
too much salt from chips and fast food
will make us retain water —> bloated
Zzz…
good sleep
Faster drop in progesterone before your
next period makes it hard to fall asleep

15. acne/pimples
oily skin/hair
body odor
armpit hair
pubic hair
smelly feet
@journey_to_wellness
hairy legs

16. Acne

17. How do I get pimples?
Growing oil glands because of hormones
Obstruction of pores
Inflammation
Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)

18. Acne
DO… DON’T…
•Wash your face in the morning
and before going to sleep
(remove make-up!) with warm
water and mild soap/cleanser
•Go to a dermatologist if your
pimples are getting worse
•buy make-up that says
“noncomedogenic”
•pop your pimples, it will cause
more harm and may be
infected!
•touch your face with your
hands or place on surfaces
that are dirty
•buy online products that
you’re not sure of

19. Acne: MYTH or FACT
Source: AAP Publications
Acne will clear
more quickly if
you scrub your
skin clean
Changing your
sheets and
pillowcases at least
once a week can
help clear acne
Wearing make-up
can cause acne
breakouts
Acne can
appear even if
you’re not a
teenager
Blackheads
appear when
your pores get
clogged with dirt.
Chocolate and
other sweets can
cause acne
MYTH FACT
FACT
MYTH
MYTH MYTH

20. Oily Hair
Combination of
increased oil
production because of
hormones, sweat, and
dirt can cause oily hair

21. Oily Hair
DO… DON’T…
•wash your hair every day with
shampoo for oily hair (twice a
day if you are active)
•choose products that are for
oily hair
•put too much products on
your hair. this may cause more
sebum/oil to accumulate
•scrub or rub too hard — this
doesn't get rid of oil any
better and can irritate your
scalp or damage your hair.

22. Body Odor
Your armpits, feet, and genitals may have
new smells! And you don’t notice it!

23. Body Odor
DO… DON’T…
•take a bath everyday! this will keep
away bacteria that causes the smell
•during your period, change your
pads/tampons often
•use mild cologne or deodorant
(stop or dry up sweat)
•wash your genital area often (front
to back)
•put too much products on
your body. sometimes the
product plus the sweat will
cause more body odor
•wear dirty clothes, socks,
underwear

24. Body Hair
Increase in body hair
(legs, armpit, and pubic
hair, upper lip) is part of
growing up! It’s normal!
Removing body hair is a PERSONAL DECISION.

25. Body Hair
DO… DON’T…
•take a bath everyday! this will
keep away bacteria that causes
the smell
•wear clean clothes, socks, and
underwear everyday
•use mild cologne or
deodorant (stop or dry up
sweat)
•shave or pluck your pubic hair.
this will cause ingrown (wrong
growing of hair) or even
cellulitis! (bacteria underneath
your skin)
•wear sweaty clothes too long
If you’re worried about too much hair
(upper lip, legs) go to your doctor

26. @journey_to_wellness

27. We are responsible for our own health
GLOW
GROW
GO
Clear skin and healthy hair
healthy eyes
help prevents sickness
help stay alert and focusedprovides fuel to “go”
helps our body grow bigger & stronger
keep us feeling full
Source: Pinggang Pinoy

28. Source: Pinggang Pinoy

29. It’s your choice!
INSTEAD OF… TRY THIS.
French Fries
Ice Cream
Fried Chicken
Doughnuts or Pastries
Chocolate chip cookies
“baked fries” salted lightly
Yogurt or sorbet
Baked or Grilled Chicken
Home baked goods w/less sugar
Graham crackers, fruits

30. CALORIES IN CALORIES OUT
DIET PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

31. LOSE WEIGHT GAIN WEIGHT
BALANCE IT OUT!
MAINTAIN WEIGHT

32. from the movie, “Wall-E”
LESS of this MORE of this
even for just
ONE HOUR everyday

34. @journey_to_wellness
a HEALTHY BODY will…
maintain a good weight
reduce blood pressure
raise good cholesterol
reducing the risk of diabetes and cancer
improve psychological well-being
have better bone health
better brain function
good attention and academic performance
fewer symptoms of depression

35. love your body
take care of your body
strive to be healthy
YOU ARE ENOUGH.
@journey_to_wellness

36. Mental Teen Health

37. •No matter how BOOK SMART you are, good judgment
isn’t something you can’t excel in… at least NOT YET.
• The rational part of a teen’s brain isn’t fully
developed and won’t be until age 25 or so
ADULT BRAIN TEENAGE BRAIN

38. ADULT BRAIN TEENAGE BRAIN
PREFRONTAL CORTEX LIMBIC SYSTEM
brain’s rational part
good judgment
awareness of long-
term consequences
brain’s emotional part
overwhelming emotional input
poor decision making
“immature”

40. @journey_to_wellness

41. Emotional Teen Health
Physical changes Mental changes
Emotional changes

42. “Fear? It’s only in your mind!”
Limbic System
FEAR, EMOTION, SEX DRIVE
IT IS!!!
But we can
CONTROL how we
REACT to things

43. Risk taking - ROLLERCOASTERS!!
Immediate gratification - NOW NA!
Egocentric - ME! ME! ME!
Need for privacy - LEAVE ME ALONE!
Thinking of the future
Creative! Intellectual! Vocal!
Considerate to the feelings of others
Seeking independence
early teens
10-13 yo
middle teens
14-17 yo
late teens
18-21 yo
ADULT!

44. who am i really?
uy si crush! *kilig*
he says i need to
have sex to show i
love him
i don’t want to live
w/my parents!
exploring self-
identity
intense
emotional
attachment
confusing love
with sex/pleasure
seeking
independence
@journey_to_wellness

45. @journey_to_wellness
There are no GOOD
or BAD emotions
All FEELINGS
ARE VALID

46. @journey_to_wellness
“WHAT IS THIS FEELING TRYING TO TELL ME?”
STRESSED — “I need to slow down”
SAD — “It’s okay. I felt left out. I
might need to talk to my friend.”
ANXIOUS — “I can calm down. I got this.”
TIRED — “I stayed up too late last night.
I need to sleep early tonight.”

47. if you’re overwhelmed with
your feelings, talk to someone
YOU TRUST.
parents
friends
teacher
guidance counselor
relatives
@journey_to_wellness

48. Social Teen Health

49. "For the ‘gram!”
Reality

50. Social media is NOT
your Social life
Peer pressure
Insecurity
Jealousy
FOMO
Wanting to belong
Ungrateful
Frustrated
Sad and lonely
WE WANT THIS

51. Source: Youtube Big Think
hormone in charge for
pleasure and reward
DOPAMINE is our
“HAPPY PILL!”

52. Perform the action
(Write, Share, Post,
Comment, etc)
Wait for the reaction
(Like, comment, thumbs up, share, etc)
REWARDS!
Social Media
DOPAMINE!
NO STOPPING CUES!

53. 80% of teens use Facebook
54%
of those experiences
CYBERBULLYING
THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK
Source: NoBullying.com
80 % of teens use smartphone

54. are the people you’re following in
social media inspiring you?
Your time and attention are important things you
have to offer-- choose who you’re giving it to with
as much care online as you do in your real life.

55. “Does it spark joy?”
Marie Kondo

56. Spiritual Health
What is spirituality?
The quality of being concerned
with the human spirit or soul as
opposed to material or physical
things.

57. What do I
believe in?
Family religious
leaders
school

58. If you have a clear belief system and participate in
organized or personal spiritual activities,
you are less likely to go off the rails during
adolescence until adulthood

59. sex
drugs
alcohol
delinquency
depression
resiliency
positive attitude
school success
sense of self
SPIRITUALITY

61. Physical
Mental
Emotional
Social
Spiritual
HEALTH
YOU are in CONTROL of YOUR health.

62. Before we end…
at the back of your bond paper
trace your right hand on the paper
on each of the finger,
COMMIT 5 things you can do
TO BE HEALTHY.
1
2
3
4
5