Physical &

Sexual Self
GROUP 1 (BSCESEP-1B)
PHYSICAL SELF: Unpacking the Self
Objectives:
 Explore the different aspects of self and identity.
 Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the
various aspects of self and identity.
 Identify the different forces and institutions that impact
the development of various aspects of self and identity.
 Examine oneself against the different aspects of self -
discussed in class.
PHYSICAL SELF
• It refers to the body, this marvelous
container and complex, finely tuned,
machine with which we interface with
our environment and fellow beings.
• It is the concrete dimension, the
tangible aspect of the person that can
be directly observed and examined.
PHYSICAL SELF-ESTEEM
• A person’s evaluation of their physical
self, including evaluations of both
physical appearance and physical
competencies.
• Also known as Physical Self-Worth.
 PHYSICAL BEAUTY
• It is the degree to which a person’s physical
traits are considered pleasing or beautiful.
• A combination of qualities, such as shape, color,
or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses,
especially the sight.

THREE QUALITIES OF PHYSICAL BEAUTY

• Genetics - How we look
• Health and Grooming - How we take care of
ourselves
• Positive Self-Regard - How we feel about how
we look
THE BIOLOGICAL BLUEPRINT

AM I BEAUTIFUL? DO PEOPLE FIND

ME ATTRACTIVE? WHAT CAN I DO TO
ENHANCE MY FEATURES?
THE BIOLOGICAL BLUEPRINT
HEREDITY – It is defined as the transmission of traits from
parents to offspring.
GENOTYPE – It refers to specific information embedded
within one’s genes.
PHENOTYPE – It is the physical expression of a particular
trait.
MATURATION – It is known as the completion of growth of a
genetic character within an organism.
BEAUTY BY NUMBERS

KEY POINTS
• The self as impacted by the body.
• The impact of culture on body image and self -
esteem.
• The importance of beauty.
BODY IMAGE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND THE
INFLUENCE OF SOCIETY

Body image is both internal (personal) and external

(society) This includes:
• How we perceive our bodies visually
• How we feel about our physical appearance
• How we think and talk to ourselves about our
bodies
BODY IMAGE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND THE
INFLUENCE OF SOCIETY

STRETCHING FOR HEALTH – The media in particular,

has increasingly become a platform that reinforces
cultural beliefs and projects strong views on how we
should look, that we as individuals often unknowingly
or knowingly validate and perpetuate.
 WOMAN WITH FOOD
CHOICES
• Extreme dieting
• Extreme exercise compulsion
• Eating disorders
• Extreme or unnecessary plastic surgery
• Using steroids for muscle building

WHO’S TO BLAME FOR OUR BODY

PERCEPTIONS, BE IT GOOD OR BAD?
TODAY’S EMBEDDED IDEALS
– THE PHYSICAL
 PREJUDICE – SIZE
• Intolerance of body diversity
has a lot to do with prejudice of
size and shape in our culture.
 THE MEDIA
• The images of perfection we see in
print, film and television project an
unrealistic version of reality that we
are continually told is attainable – if
we work out, eat less and lather our
bodies in transformative, firming
and tightening creams.
 CLOSE FRIENDS

• Listening to this tends to

reinforce the need to focus on
appearance and make
comparisons between us and
other people’s bodies.
SO HOW CAN WE BUILD A STRONG AND
POSITIVE BODY IMAGE?
WOMEN OF DIFFERENT SIZE
• Talk back to the media
• De-emphasize numbers
• Stop comparing ourselves to others
• We need to move and enjoy our bodies not
because we have to, but because it makes us feel
good.
• Spend time with people who have a healthy
relationship with food, activity, and their bodies.
WOMEN OF DIFFERENT SIZE
• Question the degree to which self-esteem depends
on our appearance.
• Broaden our perspective about health and beauty by
reading about body image, cultural variances, or
media influence.
• Recognize that size prejudice is a form of
discrimination similar to other forms of
discrimination. Shape and size are not indicators of
character, morality, intelligence, or success
“If you project a positive self- image, people will be
more likely to see you as a positive, capable
person.”
QUESTIONS TO REFLECT ON:

• For me, beauty means________________.

• A beautiful person is _________________.
• I am beautiful because _______________.
Physical &
Sexual Self
GROUP 1 (BSCESEP-1B)
SEXUAL SELF
It is an individual’s evaluation of his or her own sexual feelings and
actions
It is proposed as an important predictor of contraceptive behavior
among teenagers, and a scale measuring the concept is described
*Human Sexual Behavior
Any activity- solitary, between two persons, or in a group- that
induces sexual arousal.
Physiology of Human Sexual Response

1. Excitement Phase - Sudden increase in blood pressure, pulse and

increased blood supply to the surface of the body resulting in increased
temperature
2. Plateau Phase - Brief, if stimuli is continued orgasm occurs
3. Sexual Climax - Men grow much more hair on their bodies and
especially their faces than woman
4. Resolution Phase - Men are, in general, more muscular than women
Psychological Aspect of Sex

Socio-Cultural Influences - Family, Religion, Society, Personal

Values
External Stimuli - Movies, TV, Magazines, Porn or Pornography
Internal Stimuli - Imagination, Fantasy and Memory
Types of Behavior
A. Solitary
Self-gratification
Self - stimuli
Usually private but can be done in a socio-sexual relationship
B. Socio-Sexual
Most common heterosexuals
Two Major Factors that determine Human
Sexual Behavior
1. Inherited
Gender Dysphoria
2. Influenced
• It is the distress a
Terms: person experiences as a result of
the sex and gender they were
Sexual Orientation - A relatively
enduring physical or romantic assigned at birth. In this case, the
attraction to a partner of your assigned sex and gender do not
own, opposite sex, or both match the person’s gender identity,
and the person is transgender
Heterosexuals - Opposite Sex
text
Homosexuals - Same sex
Most Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
CLAMYDIA GONORRHEA
Origin: Unspecified Origin: Bacteria
Transmission: Through Vaginal, Oral Transmission: Through semen
and Anal Intercourse
or vaginal fluids, Direct Contact
Sensation: Burning sensation when
peeing, Swollen tentacles of labia, Sensation: Vaginal discharge
Bleeding in-between periods of yellowish thick fluid, irritation
or discharge from the anus,
itching private part
Most Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
SCABIES SYPHILIS

Origin: Sarcoptes scabiei Origin: Bacteria

Transmission: Direct sexual contact Transmission: Direct contact
Sensation: Causing itchiness and red with syphilis sore
spots, may lead to more
Sensation: Appearance of
complications
painless sores, rashes, hair loss,
HIV & AIDS Chronic nervous system illnesses
Origin: Non-Human Primates
Transmission: Direct sexual contact,
Transfusion
Sensation: Feverish, achy, and sick
CONTRACEPTION
Detecting Ovulation
Methods that prevent or lessen from Cervical Mucus
the chances of conception
Not Ovulating: dry or sticky

Ovulation may be coming:

NATURAL METHOD creamy
-Abstinence
Ovulation is very close:
- Calendar Method wet & watery
- Ovulation Detection Ovulation: very wet,
stretchy, & resembles a
raw egg white
CONTRACEPTION
Intrauterine Device
ARTIFICIAL METHOD
- Hormonal
- Oral Contraceptives Injections
- Subdermal Patch - Cervical Cap
- Vaginal Ring - Diaphragm

- Surgical Methods

- Male Condoms

- Female Condoms
Birth
Control
What is birth control?
 or ‘Fertility Control’ is the practice of
preventing unwanted pregnancies,
especially by use of contraception.
 Birth control has been used since ancient
times, but effective and safe methods of
birth control only became available in the
20th century.
Different types of
Birth-Control
Permanent Birth
Control/Surgical Procedure
 Permanent method to unable pregnancy
 ‘Tubal Ligation’ for Women and
‘Vasectomy’ for Men
 Often irreversible (Although some people
are able to reverse the procedure but only
in rare cases and very expensive)
Permanent Birth
Control/Surgical Procedure
IUD Insertion
 A small t-shaped device that is placed
inside of the uterus by a health care
provider
 Prevent pregnancy by changing the way
sperm cells move so they can't get to an
egg.
IUD Insertion
Implant
 A small rod placed under the skin in the
upper arm by a health care provider.
 The implant releases the hormone
progestin to stop the ovaries from
releasing eggs, and it thickens cervical
mucus, so it is difficult for sperm to enter
the uterus.
Implant
Vaginal rings
 A flexible ring that is inserted into the
vagina.
 The vaginal ring releases hormones that
stop the ovaries from releasing eggs and
thickens cervical mucus, so it is difficult
for sperm to enter the uterus.
Vaginal rings
Patch
 The patch is applied (like a sticker) weekly
anywhere on the skin (except for the
breasts).
 The patch releases hormones that stop
the ovaries from releasing eggs, and it
thickens cervical mucus, so it is difficult
for sperm to enter the uterus.
Patch
Shots/Injections
 An injection given by a medical
professional of the hormone progestin in
the arm or hip.
 The shot, also known as Depo-Provera,
stops the ovaries from releasing eggs and
thickens the cervical mucus, so it is
difficult for sperm to enter the uterus.
Shots/Injections
Pills
 The pill releases hormones (progestin-
only or a combination of hormones)
to stop the ovaries from releasing
eggs and thickens cervical mucus, so
it is difficult for sperm to enter the
uterus.
Pills
Emergency Contraception
 It can come in the form of a pill or copper
IUD, which have varying degrees of
effectiveness.
 Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy
from occurring by preventing ovulation and
thickening cervical mucus,
Emergency Contraception
Condoms

 The most popular and common type of

contraceptive.
 It is placed over an erect penis to stop
sperm from entering the vagina during
ejaculation.
Condoms

Condoms are one of

the most affordable,
accessible forms of
birth control, and
they also protect
against STDs.
Spermicide

 Made with sperm-killing chemicals,

spermicides such as foams,
suppositories or film
 Spermicide

Placed inside the

vagina shortly before
sex, spermicides
block the cervix and
keep sperm from
joining with an egg.
Family Planning/ Fertility Awareness

 Calendar Method
 This involves a woman tracking her
monthly cycle from her period through
ovulation to determine when she is most
and least likely to get pregnant.
Family Planning/ Fertility Awareness

The Natural Way

WITHDRAWAL/ Pull-out method

 Immediate pulling of the penis out of

the vagina before ejaculation

73% chance of
not getting pregnant
COMMON REASONS
• Don’t want to have children
• Want to have children but not yet
• to help space the timing of the births of
your children.
• do not have a stable partner in parenting
a child
• too young
• health related problems
• financial status
• Number of children is already enough
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS
• spotting (for girls)
• headaches
• nausea
• breast tenderness (soreness)
• weight gain (noticeable)
• mood swings
LONG-TERM EFFECTS
• Hormonal contraceptives can cause
heavy or painful periods for some
• Increase the risk of breast, and
cervical cancers
• Increase the risk of blood clots
Forbidden Sexual Activities
1. Rape – To force someone to have sex when they are unwilling, using violence
2. Statutory Rape – Sexual contact with an individual who is below the legal age of consent
3. Incest – Having sexual intercourse with a parent, child, sibling, or grandchild
4. Adultery – Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not
his or her spouse
5. Paraphilia – Are unusual or inappropriate sexual attractions
Forbidden Sexual Activities
Categories of Paraphilia
Pedophilia – Sexual feelings towards children
Exhibitionism – The compulsion to display one’s genitals in public
Voyeurism – Sexual pleasure from watching others naked or in sexual activity
Necrophilia – Sexual intercourse with corpses
Transvestism – Practice of dressing and acting in the style of the opposite sex for pleasure
Beastiality – The act of a Human having sex with a non-human animal
Zoophilia – Sexual attachment or preferences towards non-human animal
Fetishism – A sexual behavior linked to a particular object, activity, part of body, etc.
Masochism – Sexual pleasures from one’s pain
Sadism – Sexual pleasure from inflicting pain
Sexual
HEALTH
SEXUAL HEALTH

The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical,

emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely
the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SEXUALLY
HEALTHY PERSON:
-Person who have knowledge about sexuality and sexual health.
-One who has positive attitude towards body image. • Ability to express one’s
full sexual potential.
-Capability to express sexuality.
-Right to make free and responsible reproductive choice.
-Ability to access sexual health.
-Maintain balance between life style and sexual behaviour. • Capacity to
develop effective interpersonal relation with both sexes
FACTORS AFFECTING SEXUAL HEALTH:
Biological factors: • Congenital abnormality. • Old age and sickness. • Injuries. •
Less secretion of hormones. • Pain and fatigue.

Environmental factors: • Change n life style. • Lack of proper place and privacy.

Psychological factors: • Disturbance and obstacle in family relationship. •

Incomplete sexual knowledge. • Initial sexual experience being bitter. •
Disinterest and disliking for partner. • Unnecessary hopes and expectation from
partner. • Tension and pressure. • Death of beloved one.
FACTORS AFFECTING SEXUAL HEALTH:
Hormones and genetic factors: • Can affect sperm quality. • Production
of ovulation (failure to ovulate, irregular menstrual cycle)
Sexual health history: • Multiple partners • Infectious disease such as
mumps after puberty causes sterility.
Stress: • Psychological stress (depression, anxiety) • Physiological
stress (nervousness, lack of energy)
Effects of medications: • E.g. Alcohol, alpha blockers, amphetamines, anti-
convulsion, diuretics, marijuana.
FACTORS AFFECTING SEXUAL HEALTH:
Hormones and genetic factors: • Can affect sperm quality. • Production
of ovulation (failure to ovulate, irregular menstrual cycle)
Sexual health history: • Multiple partners • Infectious disease such as
mumps after puberty causes sterility.
Stress: • Psychological stress (depression, anxiety) • Physiological
stress (nervousness, lack of energy)
Effects of medications: • E.g. Alcohol, alpha blockers, amphetamines, anti-
convulsion, diuretics, marijuana.
CLASSIFICATION OF SEXUAL
DISORDERS:
1. GENDER IDENTITY DISORDER: These disorders are characterized by
disturbance in gender identity, i.e. the sense of one’s own masculinity and
femininity is disturbed. • Transexualism • Dual role transvestism • Intersexuality
2. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS: • Disorder of sexual
development and maturation includes disorder where sexual orientation causes
significant distress to the individual or disturbance in relationships.
• The preference as well as physical and emotional attraction one develops for a
partner of particular gender is call sexual orientation. E.g. Heterosexuality
Homosexuality Bisexuality
CLASSIFICATION OF SEXUAL
DISORDERS:
3. PARAPHILIAS: • Paraphilias (also known as sexual perversion and
sexual deviation). • It is used to identify repetitive or preferred sexual fantasies
or behaviours that involve any of following, • The preference for use of
nonhuman object.
• Repetitive sexual activity with human that involves real or stimulated
suffering or humiliation. • Repetitive sexual activity with non- consenting
partner.
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
• It refers to problem during any phase of sexual response cycle that prevent
individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.

Causes of dysfunction: •
Physical causes: • Diabetes • Heart and vascular conditions • Chronic kidney
and liver disease • Alcoholism • Drug abuse
Psychological causes: • Work: related stress and anxiety • Marital problems •
Feeling of guilt • Effect of past sexual trauma
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Categories of sexual dysfunction:
Primary sexual dysfunction: • Person included who have
never experienced satisfying sexual response.
Secondary sexual dysfunction: • Person included who has
satisfying sexual response earlier but is suffering from
sexual dysfunction now.
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Types of sexual dysfunction:
Dysfunction of male: • Erectile dysfunction
• Premature ejaculation • Retarded ejaculation • Inhibited
sexual desire
Dysfunction of female: • Primary orgasmic dysfunction
• Secondary orgasmic dysfunction
LIBIDO:
Libido known as sex drive is a person's overall sexual drive
or desire for sexual activity. • Sex drive is influenced by
Biological, Psychological Social factors.
Sigmund Freud defined libido as "the energy, regarded as a
quantitative magnitude of those instincts which have to do
with all that may be comprised under the word 'love'."
LIBIDO:
FACTORS THAT AFFECT LIBIDO:
• Sex hormone levels and the menstrual cycle
• Psychological and social factors
• Physical factors
• Medications
SEXUAL DESIRE DISORDERS

• Hypoactive sexual desire disorder

• Hypersexuality
TEACHING SELF EXAMINATION:

Monthly breast self examination:

• The method involves the woman herself looking at and feeling
each breast for possible lumps, distortions or swelling.
• It should be perform 1st week following menstruation.
 BILLS GOVERNING SEXUAL
ACTIVITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Current Philippine laws provide that sexual intercourse with children

below 12 years old is illegal and tantamount to rape.
In addition, sexual activity with a person below 18 years of age may
constitute child abuse and exploitation.
 LAWS GOVERNING SEXUAL
ACTIVITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Republic Act No. 7610: 12-year-olds can consent to sex

Republic Act 8353: The Anti-Rape Law of 1997
(https://pcw.gov.ph/republic-act-8353-the-anti-rape-law-of-
1997/)
THANK YOU
Danielle Anonuevo
Lhoriebel Cana
Ma Eds Giesele Gatchialian
Allyson Miguel Jalbuena
Anna Daniella Luna
Jeremy Pantua
Kim Purugganan
Trisha Rivera

(BSCESEP-1B)