Comprehensive Sexuality Education
General
Why is Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) important?
Comprehensive Sexual Education is essential to equip individuals – especially the younger generation – with the knowledge and positive attitude relating to sexual and reproductive health. It helps young people to understand the facts about sexuality, allowing them to make better decisions. By being aware of the benefits and risks regarding sexual behaviour, they can better manage their choices, leading to a reduction of unintended sexual activity.
Ref: https://en.unesco.org/news/why-comprehensive-sexuality-education-important
What can I obtain from Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE)?
Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) provides accurate information regarding the topics of :
- Human development (reproductive health, puberty, sexual orientation and gender identity)
- Relationships (families, friendships, romantic relationships and dating)
- Personal skills (communication, negotiation and decision-making)
- Sexual behaviour (abstinence and sexuality throughout life)
- Sexual health (sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, pregnancy)
- Society and culture (gender roles, diversity and sexuality in the media)
Ref: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/for-educators/what-sex-education
Pregnancy
What are the contraceptive methods used to prevent pregnancy?
Oral contraceptive pills, Intrauterine Device (IUD), patch, injectable, implant, condom, vasectomy, coitus interruptus (withdrawal), spermicides, rhythm method, abstinence and tubal ligation.
As an individual, what are the necessary physical preparations needed before having sex?
Readiness and preparation of pregnancy, awareness regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and prevention of STIs.
Female Reproductive Sytem
What are the internal parts of a female reproductive organ?
Vagina, ovary, uterus, Fallopian tube and cervix.
What is the function of the vagina in the female reproductive organ?
Enables menstrual blood to pass through from the uterus, site for releasing sperm from the penis during intercourse and acts as a passageway for childbirth
How many eggs are being produced by an ovary?
An ovary will release one egg.
What is the process of releasing an egg from the ovary?
Ovulation.
What are the changes experienced by a female when they start puberty?
Enlargement of breast and hips, pubic hair on the genital area and hormonal changes.
What are the stages of the menstrual cycle?
First, the egg matures. Then, the lining of uterus thickens and ovulation occurs. The lining further thickens and the egg travels to the uterus through Fallopian tubes. Once the uterus lining (endometrium) thickens, the fertilized egg is ready to be implanted at the lining.
Male Reproductive Sytem
What are the internal parts of the male reproductive organ?
Urethra, epididymis, testicles, bladder, prostate gland, seminal vesicle and vas deferens.
Where is the site of sperm production and male hormone (testosterone)?
In the testis.
How are sperm and urine released from a male?
It is released through the urethra.
Where is mature sperm located?
In the epididymis.