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Development of sex characteristics
and the human reproductive system

The beginning of adolescents is marked by

rapid physical changes, including the
maturation of reproductive system and
development of the primary and secondary
sex characteristics.
 PRIMARY SEX SECONDARY SEX
CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS
• Physical characteristics that are
Develop during puberty
present at birth.
• MEN MEN
• Penis, testes or testicles, Testicular growth, sperm production,
scrotum, and prostate gland appearance of facial, pubic and body
hair, and deepening of voice.
• WOMEN
WOMEN
• Vagina, uterus and ovaries
Enlargement of breasts, start of
menstrual cycle, widening of hips,
enlargement of buttocks, and growth
of pubic hair.
 • System of sex organs
Reproductive system designed for production
and sexual pattern.

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYTEM CLITORIS- an erectile tissue,

OVARIES- produce/storage of the
matured egg cell
FALLOPIAN TUBE- connect and
carry the egg cells from the ovaries
to the uterus
VAGINA- receives the penis during
intercourse and channels menstrual
flow.
when women are sexually
aroused it swelled with blood
and hardens
CERVIX- lower part of uterus
which will be stretched during
childbirth
Ovulation period can occur 14
days after the beginning of
 MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYTEM
PENIS- urinates and deliver sperm
cells into vagina during sex
TESTES- responsible for production PROSTATE GLAND AND SEMINAL
of sperm cells and male sex
hormones
SCROTUM- a loose pouch-like sac
of skin that protect the testes.
VAS DEFERENS- transport the
sperm containing fluid called
semen.
EPIDIDYMIS- coiled ducts that
protects the vas deferens that
store semen and testes that
produces sperm and hormones
VESICLE- passage way of the sperm
cell before reaching the penis. Also
produces semen and nourish
sperm cells.
 ejaculation is the release of sperm
cell from penis approximately
contains 300-500 millions of
SEXUAL AROUSAL AND EROGENOUS
ZONES: WHAT TURNS PEOPLE ON
• Human sexual arousal is EROGENOUS ZONES
complex. It may be produced - Genitals
by direct stimulation of the
- Mouth
body’s erogenous zone.
According to Freud, erogenous - Breasts
zones are areas of the body - Anus
that provides pleasure.
- Entire surface of the
body
• It is the brain where sexual desire originates and
where sexual behaviour is controlled.
• Cognitive factors play an important role in the
sexual arousal in humans.
• Culture also influences the expression of sexual
desire. Norms continues to shape sexual activity
along socially acceptable behaviour.
• Expression of sexual desire is also influenced by
sexual script.
THE PHASES OF SEXUAL
RESPONSE
• William Masters and Virginia Johnson found that the
biological responses of males and females to sexual
stimulations are quite similar.
• They use the term sexual-response cycle to describe the
changes that occur in the body as men and women become
sexually aroused.
• The Sexual Response Cycle has four phases: Excitement,
Plateau, Orgasm, and Resolution.
Phase 1: excitement
 Muscle tension increase
 Heart rate quickens and breathing is accelerated
 Nipples become hardened or erect
 Blood flow to the genitals increases, resulting in
swelling of the woman’s clitoris and labia minora
(inner lips), and erection of man’s penis
Phase 2: Plateau
 The changes begin in phase 1 are intensified
 The woman’s clitoris becomes highly sensitive
 The man’s testicles are withdrawn up into the
scrotum
 Breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure continue
to increase
Phase 3: orgasm
 Blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are at their
highest rates, with a rapid intake of oxygen
 There is a sudden, forceful release of sexual tension
 In women, the muscles of the vagina contract. The
uterus also undergoes rhythmic contractions.
 In men, rhythmic contractions of the muscles at the base
of the penis result in the ejaculation of semen.
Phase 4: resolution

• During resolution, the body

slowly returns to its normal
level of functioning, and
swelled and erect body
parts return to their
previous size and colour.
 ATTRACTION, LOVE AND
ATTACHMENT
• As adolescents change their role from being child,
they make patterns of relationship and
commitments especially with the opposite sex.
• During adolescence, dating and courtship emerge
and become increasingly important
Puberty

• Is an important stage in
sexual development, a time
when many boys and girls
experience their first sexual
attraction
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
• Refers to a person’s
sexual and romantic
interest either same
or opposite sex.
 Common sexual orientation
• HETEROSEXUAL
• People are sexually attracted
to opposite sex.
HOMOSEXUAL
People are attracted and interested in
relationship with same sex.
MEN – referred to “GAY”
WOMEN – referred to “LESBIAN”
 TRANSGENDER
A transgender (transwomen,
transmen) individual
identifies themselves
• BISEXUAL different from the sex they
• People are attracted to both were born with.
men and women
• A person who was born biologically as a male (has a
penis) and identifies themselves as a female
(transwoman).

• An individual who was born biologically as a female (has

a vagina) and identifies themselves as a male
(transman).
• TRANSSEXUAL
• Are those genitals are
surgically removed and are
fashioned as the genitals of
the desired gender.
• ASEXUAL
• Lack of sexual attraction to
others, or low or absent
interest in or desire for
sexual activity.
• A cisgender is an individual who identifies
themselves as the sex they were born with, for
example a person who was born with a penis
identifies themselves as a man. Or, a person born
with a vagina identifies themselves as a woman.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
(STIs) AND EARLY PREGNANCY
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Or Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
• - diseases that are contracted primarily through sexual
contact (vaginal, oral, or anal sex)
• STIs commonly include Human Immunodeficiency Virus /
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS),
gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, genital herpes, and genital
warts.
HIV/AIDS

• Caused by direct contact

with body fluids such as
through blood transfusion
and sexual intercourse.
Gonorrhea

• Caused by gonococcal
bacteria which attacks the
lining of the mucous
membrane such as the mouth,
throat, vagina, and urethra.

• Treatment – penicillin or other

antibiotics
Syphilis

• Infects the genital areas and

other parts of the body
including the brain.
• Caused by a bacteria
chlamydia

• Caused by the bacterium

chlamydia trachomatis
• MEN– swollen testicles and
burning sensation during urination

• WOMEN – can result in sterility if

left untreated because it damages
the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian
tubes.
Genital herpes

• Can cause itching and tingling

sensations, abscesses, and
blisters in the genital areas.
• Caused by a variety of the
herpes semplex virus
Genital warts
• Caused by human
papillomavirus .
• Can cause pain,
discomfort, and itching.
METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION AND
THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LAW

• Contraception
• - refers to methods that
are used to prevent
pregnancy.
 Some methods of contraception are:
• Condom Intrauterine Device Birth Control
(IUD) Injection
• Oral Withdrawal Calendar Method
Contraceptives Method
Pills
Cervical Mucus Method/Ovulation Method/Billings
Ovulation Method

cervical mucus often becomes

clear and elastic about six days
prior to ovulation (due to the
influence of estrogen.)
Ovulation is likely to occur on the
last day that cervical mucus
shows these properties.
Responsible Parenthood and reproductive health
law act of 2012 (reproductive health law or RH law

• Is a law that guarantees universal

access methods on contraception,
fertility control, sexual education,
and maternal care.
RH bill

•“ Prevention and treatment of

HIV/AIDS and other STIs/STDs”
 “The essence of love is the gift of myself. No
other gift, no other service can substitute for
myself. Love is a very personal, intimate gift.
Some part of myself must be given or my act is
not an act of love at all.”

• - James E. Sullivan -