Ways of Taking Care of the Reproductive organs

To protect ourselves and others from illness, we need to have good personal hygiene. Taking
care of the reproductive organs contributes to the overall health of the person.

The reproductive organs are very sensitive parts of the body. Lack of proper care can result
to discomfort and even illness. This lesson will teach you the proper hygiene to avoid
discomfort and prevent serious illnesses.

Directions: List down ways on how you can take care of your reproductive organ.

Female Male
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Write True if it shows proper care of the reproductive organs and False if not.
1. Seek medical advice if you feel something wrong with your
reproductive organ.
2. It is also right for the boys to borrow underwear from their brother.
_3. Always sit comfortable in a public toilet.
_4. Circumcision can make the penis clean.
_5. Use clean underwear every day.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which is NOT a change observed in a boy’s body during puberty?

a. development of voice b. broadening of shoulders
c. development of breast d. growth of hair in the armpit

2. Which is NOT a change observed in a girl’s body?

a. broadening of hips b. development of muscles
c. development of breasts d. occurrence of menstruation

3. Which of the following changes in puberty does not occur in males?

a. enlargement of sex organs b. pubic hair growth
c. growth spurts d. hips become round and wide

4. How many days does a normal menstrual cycle occur?

a. 7 days b. 14 day c. 21 days c. 28 days
Explain the following questions briefly.

1. What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs? Answer:
_____________________________________________________________

2. How can moderate exercises help relieve menstrual cramps?

Answer: _____________________________________________________________

3. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the penis? Answer:
_____________________________________________________________

4. Christine had her first menstruation last month. On the second month, she suffered severe
menstrual pain. To whom should she talk about her condition, mother or father? Why?
Answer: _____________________________________________________________

5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?

Answer: _____________________________________________________________

You have noticed that there are changes happening in your body and you don’t feel good
about it. Your mother noticed it and reminded you to always take good care of your reproductive
organs. What will you do? How are you going to do about it? Why is it important to take good
care of your reproductive system?

In this lesson, you will find out the healthful habits to maintain a hygienic reproductive
system, the proper ways of maintaining health and hygiene of the reproductive system and how
diseases can affect the reproductive system.

Check yourself!

Directions: Check the column that tells how much you take care of your reproductive
system. Write your answer on your Science Activity Notebook.

Daily Hygiene Checklist

Healthful Habits Always Sometimes Never
1. I Take a bath every day.
2. I wash my sex organs with soap and
water.
3. I wear clean underwear change as
often as needed.
4. I wash my underwear very well.

5. I wear only my own underwear.

Proper care of the reproductive organs starts with wearing of clean underwear. Boys and
girls of your age must practice proper hygiene to avoid discomfort and serious illnesses.
Here are some of the hygienic practices you can do.
Proper Hygiene for Male

During puberty, your body experiences many changes. You should be aware that
practicing proper hygiene is important.

 Take a bath every day and wash your external reproductive organs with soap and
water.
 Keep your comfort room clean. See to it that the toilet bowls are clean before
using them
 Always change your underwear as often as needed.
 Keep yourself clean.
 Exercise regularly

Proper Hygiene for Female

Menstruation is one of the vital processes of a woman’s body which deserve utmost
caution and self-care. Ensuring proper hygiene during menses, and eating right is the key to ease
the pain you go through.

1. Wash your vagina regularly to maintain good hygiene.

2. Borrowing of underwear should be avoided.
3. Change your underwear often.
4. Change your sanitary napkin every 4-6 hours to avoid rashes and infections.
5. Consult a physician if problems may occur.

During menstruation, girls may experience pain in the lower abdomen. This is called menstrual
cramps or dysmenorrhea.

Ways on how girls can relieve themselves from pain caused by menstruation

1. Take enough rest. Avoid staying up too late.

2. Apply a warm compress on the lower abdomen
3. Do moderate exercise like cycling movements while lying down.

Guide questions:

1. What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs?
2. Which of the mentioned practices do you regularly observe?
3. Do you think moderate exercise can lessen the pain during menstrual cramps? Explain.
4. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the penis?
5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?

Boys and girls must practice care and concern of their reproductive organs. Identify
which practices are intended for boys, which are for girls and which can be practiced by both
boys and girls.
CHECK THE CHART BELOW
Proper Care For Male For Female Both Male and Female

1. Wash external reproductive

organ
with soap and water
2. Change underwear regularly

3. Be extra careful when using

public toilet
4. Use sanitary pad when having
menstruation
5. Avoid using other’s underwear

6. Visit a gynecologist when needed

A. List down ways on how you can take care of your reproductive organ.

Female Male

1.

2.

3.

5.

Reflect and then answer the following questions:

For boys:
Explain why circumcision is beneficial to your health?

For Girls:
Explain how you could deal during menstrual period?
List down ways on how you can take care of your reproductive organ.

Female Male

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Write True if it shows proper care of the reproductive organs and false if not
_________1. Seek medical advice if you feel something wrong with your reproductive organ.
_________2. It is also right for the boys to borrow underwear from their brother.
_________3. Always sit comfortable in a public toilet.
_________4. Circumcision can make the penis clean.
_________5. Use clean underwear every day.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which is NOT a change observed in a boy’s body during puberty?
a. development of voice b. broadening of shoulders
c. development of breast d. growth of hair in the armpit

2. Which is NOT a change observed in a girl’s body?

a. broadening of hips b. development of muscles
c. development of breasts d. occurrence of menstruation

3. Which of the following changes in puberty does not occur in males?

a. enlargement of sex organs b. pubic hair growth
c. growth spurts d. hips become round and wide

4. How many days does a normal menstrual cycle occur?

a. 7 days b. 21 days c. 14 days d. 28 day

Explain the following questions briefly.

1. What are the proper ways of taking care of the reproductive organs?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think moderate exercise can lessen the pain during menstrual cramps?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. How does circumcision help in maintaining the cleanliness of the penis?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Christine had her first menstruation last month. On the second month, she suffered severe menstrual pain. To whom
should she talk about her condition, mother or father? Why?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Why do you need to take care of your reproductive system?

Answer:
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References

Science Beyond Borders 5 Textbook (pages 56-59)

Science Beyond Borders 5 Teacher’s Manual (pages 36-38)

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