childhood & adolescence sexuality

Question 1

why is there limited research

Answer 1

belief that it may encourage sexual behaviour in children
the idea that if you don’t talk about it it will go away
most studies focus on knowledge - what kids know

Question 2

physical development at birth

Answer 2

we are born with functional sexual anatomy

erections and vaginal lubrication

Question 3

gender in early life

Answer 3

fundamental part of self concept
children develop the realization that their internal sense of gender is fixed and will likely not change (gender constancy)

Question 4

ages 2-5

Answer 4

children learn names for basic anatomy
curious about genitals and bodily waste
discover gender roles through parents/friends
self-stimulate, play sex games

Question 5

boundaries in children

Answer 5

children should understand their anatomy and know how it relates to privacy and boundaries
knowing the correct terms and boundaries can help prevent sexual abuse

Question 6

ages 6-12

Answer 6

external signs of puberty begin 
large range in age
body privacy becomes a concern
sexual interest increases 
curiosity about being "normal" 
may explore sexual contact

Question 7

menarche

Answer 7

first menstural period

Question 8

semenarche

Answer 8

first ejaculation

Question 9

sexual contact

Answer 9

children from age 6-puberty engage in same and other sex play
teaches interpersonal and physical skills
masturbation

Question 10

parents

Answer 10

parents can be confused and upset about sex play

Question 11

adolescence (age 12-18)

Answer 11

period between onset of puberty and when a person reaches adulthood
more sophisticated sense of identity and problem solving skills
no other time that so many things happen

Question 12

puberty

Answer 12

begins 8-13 for girls 
9-14 for boys
muscle development, bone growth, more energy, mood changes
pubic hair and underarm hair
skin changes
increased hormones

Question 13

female puberty development

Answer 13

breasts, hips, fat deposits

feelings about periods shaped by peers or siblings

Question 14

male puberty physical development

Answer 14

large growth spurts and increase in appetite, darkening of scrotum and depending of voice
frequent spontaneous erections and nocturnal emissions

Question 15

middle adolescence: 14-16

Answer 15

trying different roles
experimentation
exclusivity in relationships
masturbation increases

Question 16

same sex contact

Answer 16

very common during adolescence regardless of sexual orientation later in life

Question 17

influence of peers

Answer 17

perception of peers is one of the top reasons that adolescences become sexually active

Question 18

why is sex education important

Answer 18

students are more likely to delay sexual activity
more likely to practice safe sex
healthier attitudes to sexuality - self acceptance

Question 19

what are the approaches to education in canada

Answer 19

comprehensive- info on healthy relationships, gender, sexual orientation and consent
abstinence only- only way to avoid pregnancy and STI is abstinence (NEGATIVE OUTCOMES)