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 Human Sexuality

Human beings grow from one stage to another; toddler, teenager, youth, and parent.

This growth is accompanied by sexual awareness more profoundly as they transition to

adulthood takes place. The following paper will understand our sexuality, covering sexual

behaviour, relationships, and human development (Gonsalves, 2021). Looking at the

perspective that is scientific behaviors of sex develops mainly to assure that reproduction will

occur. Scientists have described sexual behaviour to have originated from gonadal hormones

of steroids. These hormones facilitate the behaviour of sex in both females and males.

Therefore, sexual behaviour arises from development within our bodies.

These sexual behaviors are associated with how we relate to one another and the

opposite gender, which brings us to a related topic. A relationship is defined as any form of

connection and association between individuals, whether platonic, intimate, positive, or

negative. Fundamental relationships types include; Friends, families, community

relationships, sexual relationships, work enemies and rivals, and many more. Lumen (n.d).

There is another form of relationship called romantic relationship, which includes; dating- the

process of knowing someone with an intent to get into a romantic relationship, commitment

type where two people may be dating, situation ship, casual sex and monogamy that is

ethical.

Human development is the final topic that refers to man's psychological, physical, and

cognitive development as he transforms to different stages of life. The evolving

psychological process is concerned with social relationships, emotions, and personality. On

the other hand, evolving physically involves changes and growth in our brain, our bodies,

health, skills, senses, and our well-being Human development (n, d). Cognitive development

refers to changes occurring relating to memory, learning, thinking, reasoning, attention,

creativity, and language. Learning about our human development is essential as it helps one

understand more about their bodies and capabilities.

Gender Inequality

I want to discuss more during class sessions and outside the classroom is gender

equality. It refers to a situation whereby a person is discriminated against because of their

gender. In our modern life, boys and girls see and experience gender inequality in our family

homes, media, textbooks, publications, and society. Parents have this notion that there are

activities meant for a particular gender which, when performed by the other they seem odd.

UNICEF Forever child (n.d). Society itself has brought gender inequality. Fighting gender

disparity has been promoted by teaching that increment a specific gender adopted by people

then passed through generations and materials used in teaching has also led to gaps in gender.

In today's society, which has the advancement of technology and civilized people, gender

inequality should be a thing of the past.

Protection Against Sexual Transmitted Diseases.

Sexually transmitted diseases are always acquired through sexual contact with a

person that is infected by the disease. These viruses’ bacteria and parasites that are the causes

of these diseases can be transmitted through semen, vagina fluids, and blood from one person

to another. Sometimes the diseases are transmitted through non-sexual ways, for instance,

when a mother passes the disease to the child during pregnancy or through childbirth (Keller,

2020). In addition, the diseases can be transmitted through sharing of sharp objects and blood

transfusion. Some of the infections that are sexually transmitted don’t always show any

possible symptoms. Therefore, it is easy to acquire the disease from a person who seems to be

perfectly healthy.
 The primary way to protect from sexually transmitted diseases is to ensure that a

person has abstained from intimate contact. However, avoiding sex has proven to be not

practical for many people. Therefore, the most convenient way of protecting from STDs is

through practicing safe sex correctly and consistently (Keller, 2020). Practicing safe sex is

essential and effective, especially when a person takes the initiative of practicing safe sex

when there is a sexual encounter. Protections such as the use of condoms both for males and

females are the first initiative that a person can take in protecting from STDS. Finally, having

sex with only one partner and settling with one can effectively protect you from sex. It is

crucial to make sure that an individual only has intimate contact with one person.

Sexuality Programs

Sexual programs on campus give most students the skills and the knowledge that will

help them make sure that they have avoided the infection of sexual diseases. In planning for a

sexuality program, the three most essential parts that should be given the go-ahead are the

medical aspects of sexually transmitted diseases, cultural aspects of sexually transmitted

diseases, and communications about the issues that affect sexual health among campus

students (Cummings et al. 2021). On the medical aspect of sexually transmitted diseases, the

programs can teach about how to prevent the transmission of the diseases, how to be

diagnosed with the sexually transmitted diseases, and the best ways of undertaking the

medications in case a person is infected by any sexually transmitted disease.

On the cultural content of the program, the discussions on the issues of discrimination

against people with STDs should be the priority. In addition, the prevalence of STDs in the

community and the analysis of the families and media influences on sexually transmitted

diseases will be discussed. Finally, the communications on the issues that affect the sexual

health of campus students, the program will look at first how the students make decisions o

their sexual health behaviors (Cummings et al. 2021). The program will then help the
students take responsibility for their sexual health and give them reliable and quickly

accessed information about STDs and how to protect themselves.

 References

Cummings, C. A., Fisher, C. M., & Reilly-Chammat, R. (2021). Improving practice: Giving voice to

the experiences of sexual health education teachers. Health Education Journal,

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Gonsalves, K. (2021, June 12). What type of relationship are you in? A big glossary of dating terms.

mindbodygreen. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/types-of-relationships

Keller, L. (2020). Reducing STI cases: young people deserve better sexual health information and

services. age, 79(65), 65. https://www.guttmacher.org/gpr/2020/04/reducing-sti-cases-young-

people-deserve-better-sexual-health-information-and-services

Lumen. (n.d.). Sexual behavior | Introduction to psychology. Lumen Learning – Simple Book

Production. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-psychology/chapter/introduction-to-

sexual-behavior/

Unicef for every child. (n.d.). Gender equality. UNICEF. https://www.unicef.org/gender-equality

What is human development? (n.d.). Human Development Reports | United Nations

Development Programme. https://hdr.undp.org/en/content/what-human-development