sexual behaviour Flashcards
What is the most common examples of unhealthy sexual behaviour
- casual sex
- multiple partners
- inconsistent use of condoms
What does sex also involve
-a persons mind, feelings and body
What type of consequences does your sexual choices have
- it has emotional consequences
What does HIV stand for
-Human immunodeficiency virus
What is the chance of a teenager who does not use contraception have of falling pregnant
90%
In what ways can taking care of a baby, that you have helped create, affect your life
- Education
- Work opportunities
- Friendships
- Relationships with family
What is STIs stand for
Sexually Transmitted Infections
What is an STIs
- STIs are infectious diseases that spread from person to person
- Can affect anybody who is sexually intimate
How is HIV transmitted
HIV can be transmitted from an infected person to another person through
- blood
- semen (the fluied released from the penis when a male ejaculates)
- vaginal fluids
- breast milk
What are considered “High-risk” behaviours
- Unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sexual intercourse (unprotected means not using a condom)
- sharing needles (such as those used to inject drugs, or sharing needles used for tattooing)
How may a teenager feel if they have taken part in sexual behavior that they are not emotionally ready for
- ashamed
- afraid of getting into trouble
- anxious about pregnancy
- worried about STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
How can the consequences from unhealthy sexual behavior be prevented
- Do not have oral, vaginal or anal sex (abstinence)
- Always use latex condoms for all types of sexual intercourse
- Avoid contact with the bodily fluids through which STI’s / HIC are transmitted
- Never share needles
[TRUE OR FALSE]
Unhealthy sexual behavior creates long-term problems
True
What long-term problems can unhealthy sexual behavior create
or
What are the results of unhealthy sexual behaviour
- STIs (Sexually transmitted infectsions)
- HIV and AIDS
- Pregnancy
- Emotional scars
What does Healthy Sexual behavior involve
- Abstinence (not having sex)
- Delaying having sex until you are physically and emotionally ready
- Correct and consistent use of latex condoms
- Respect for each other and the choices you have made
Saying no to sex can be difficult for teens. What are some tips for saying ‘no’ to sex
- Keep saying no as many times as it takes to get the point across
- Practise what you would say if someone pressured you to have sex
- Get out of a troublesome situations by walking away and staying away
- Use body language that helps to make your point. Stand tall, speak clearly and confidently, and look the person straight in the eye when saying no
- Respond assertively to pressure. (for instance if someone says, ‘Everybody’s doing it” you could say something like, “I’m not everybody. I don’t have to do it because of anyone else is”
What problems may teenage parents face
- teenage mothers are more likely to give birth prematurely. These babies have an increased risk of health problems, disabilities and even death
- Teenage mothers are likely to live in poverty as they may struggle to find work as they have not finished school
- Many teens feel anger and resentment towards the baby. They can feel depressed and anxious because of their situation
- Teenage boys can feel pressure to get married. They may feel guilty
What risks are there for children born to teenage mothers
- They could struggle at school, repeat grades and drop out before finishing school as they may not have had the support that they needed
- The baby may not get the care and attention it needs or even suffer abuse
Name factors that protect young people from engaging in high risk behaviour
- Family
- Friends
- Adults in the Community
How do these relationships help against high risk behaviour
these relationships offer resilience to teens
- their behavior is monitored
- they have someone to discuss their problems or questions with
- they have a positive role model
It is important our communities realise they have a responsibility to people from high risk behavior. There should be:
- people to talk to who can give you advice, such as a sister at your local clinic, a teacher at school, an adult you trust, a member of your religious institution
- a place to go or a number to call, where you can get information and advice
