Sexual Behaciour And Health Flashcards
What does consent mean?
Permission
Name 3 physical changes in men.
Facial hair
Shoulders get wider
Penis gets longer and wider and tested get larger
Name 3 physical changes in women.
Whole body gets curvier
Breasts develop
Hip bones get wider
How do birth control pills work?
They contain a mix of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation.
The pill also works by thickening the mucus around the cervix making it difficult for the sperm to enter the uterus and reach any eggs.
What are some reasons for teenage pregnancy?(4)
Lack of parental guidance and role models.
Ignorance about contraceptives and reproduction.
Influenced by peers.
Result of rape.
Name 4 unwanted results of unhealthy sexual behavior.
Teenage pregnancy.
Sexually transmitted infections.
Low self-esteem.
Emotional scars.
Factors that influence personal behavior (3)
Family and community norms.
Friends and peers.
Own values and beliefs.
What is abstinence.
Choosing not to have sex.