Understanding Sexual Health Education for Underclassmen

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Sexual Health Education for
Underclassmen
 
Importance
 
Sexual Health can effect your work performance ability
Sexual Transmitted Diseases can result in the separation from
the Armed Forces
 
Learning Topics
 
College Life
Sexual Health
STDs
Abstinence
Birth Control
 
Dangers of College- Facts & Figures
 
 
62%
 of female college students
and
 61% 
of male college students
report having been sexually harassed
at their university
 
66%
 of college students know
someone personally who was
harassed
 
10%
 or less of student sexual
harassment victims attempt to report
their experiences to a university
employee
 
35%
 or more of college students
who experience sexual harassment
do not tell anyone about their
experiences
 
The Impact on Victims- Physical &
Emotional
 
68%
 of female students felt very or
somewhat upset by sexual harassment
they experienced
 
57% 
of female students who have been
sexually harassed reported feeling self-
conscious or embarrassed
 
55% 
of female students who have been
sexually harassed reported feeling
angry
 
32% 
of
 
female students who have been
sexually harassed reported feeling
afraid or scared
 
The Impact on Victims – Academics &
Emotional
 
16%
 of female students who have
been sexually harassed found it
hard to study or pay attention in
class
 
9%
 of female students dropped a
course or skipped a class in
response to sexual harassment
 
27%
 of female students stay away
from particular buildings or
places on campus as a result of
sexual harassment
 
What is Sexual Health
 
State
 
of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in
relation to sexuality
 
Not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity
 
 Requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and
sexual relationships
 
Why You Are Taught Sexual Health
 
 
If you talk to service members about
sexual health they might not make
bad sexual decisions in the future
 
 
 
Myths Vs. Facts
 
Myth: 
Comprehensive sexuality education leads
to increased rates of sexual behavior in
adolescents
FACT:  
There is "no support for the contention
that sex education encourages experimentation or
increased activity…”
 
Myths Vs. Facts
 
MYTH: 
Condoms are not very effective in
preventing pregnancy and STI
 
FACT: 
Repeated studies show that condoms used
consistently and correctly offer a high degree of
protection against pregnancy and STI and HIV
 
Myths Vs. Facts
 
MYTH: 
Service members all know about sexual
education
 
FACT: 
Many service members are directly out of
high school and have little to no experience
 
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
 
The military will treat those
who can be treated for STDs
Those who cannot be
treated may be disqualified
HIV is an automatic
disqualifier
 
Sexually Transmitted Infections
 
 
Syphilis
Herpes
Hepatitis B
HIV
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Crabs & Scabies
 
 
 
 
Combating Disease and Infections
 
Use barrier methods like latex condoms
 
Limit the number of partners you have
 
Have regular physical exams
 
Abstinence
 
T
he only 
sure
 way to avoid STDs
Abstinence also means no unwanted pregnancies
 
 
Conclusion
 
Abstinence is the best way to maintain a good sexual health
 
If you are going to have sex make sure you use protection and
make smart decisions
 
Go to the doctor if you suspect you may have a sexually
transmitted disease
 
Resources
 
OPNAVINST 6100.2A
Sexual Health
 
http://www.sexualhealth.com/
WebMD
 
http://www.webmd.com/sex/default.htm
How Stuff Works
   
http://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/sexuality
MSNBC
 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3034591/ns/health-
sexual_health/
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Exploring the importance of sexual health education for underclassmen, focusing on topics like college life, STDs, abstinence, and birth control. Learn about the myths and facts surrounding sexual health, the impact on work performance, and the consequences of sexually transmitted diseases on military service. Discover the definition of sexual health and why it is crucial to promote a positive approach to sexuality and relationships.


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  1. Sexual Health Education for Underclassmen

  2. Importance Sexual Health can effect your work performance ability Sexual Transmitted Diseases can result in the separation from the Armed Forces

  3. Learning Topics College Life Sexual Health STDs Abstinence Birth Control

  4. What is Sexual Health State of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality Not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity Requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships

  5. Why You Are Taught Sexual Health If you talk to service members about sexual health they might not make bad sexual decisions in the future

  6. Myths Vs. Facts Myth: Comprehensive sexuality education leads to increased rates of sexual behavior in adolescents FACT: There is "no support for the contention that sex education encourages experimentation or increased activity

  7. Myths Vs. Facts MYTH:Condoms are not very effective in preventing pregnancy and STI FACT:Repeated studies show that condoms used consistently and correctly offer a high degree of protection against pregnancy and STI and HIV

  8. Myths Vs. Facts MYTH:Service members all know about sexual education FACT:Many service members are directly out of high school and have little to no experience

  9. Sexually Transmitted Diseases The military will treat those who can be treated for STDs Those who cannot be treated may be disqualified HIV is an automatic disqualifier

  10. Sexually Transmitted Infections Syphilis Herpes Hepatitis B HIV Gonorrhea Chlamydia Crabs & Scabies

  11. Combating Disease and Infections Use barrier methods like latex condoms Limit the number of partners you have Have regular physical exams

  12. Abstinence The only sure way to avoid STDs Abstinence also means no unwanted pregnancies

  13. Conclusion Abstinence is the best way to maintain a good sexual health If you are going to have sex make sure you use protection and make smart decisions Go to the doctor if you suspect you may have a sexually transmitted disease

  14. Resources OPNAVINST 6100.2A Sexual Health http://www.sexualhealth.com/ WebMD http://www.webmd.com/sex/default.htm How Stuff Works http://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/sexuality MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3034591/ns/health- sexual_health/

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