Gender and

Human Sexuality
What is adolescence?
Adolescence is a period when a person
undergoes a lot of changes. Primarily,
teenagers experience physical changes that
are very observable. Some physiological
changes may also be observed such as the
onset of menstruation for the females and
the development of hoarse or bold voice
for the males.
What is human sexuality?
Human sexuality may be defined as the
measure of maleness and femaleness in one’s
individuality and physical make up. The way
you behave, how you express yourself, and
how you react and interact with all the things
around you including your own body are
determined and affected by your sexuality.
 Sexuality
Is something that is biological and
natural. Right from the moment an
individual formed during fertilization,
to the time of birth, and as he or she
grows up, sexuality is a major part of
his or her personality.
 Sex
Refers to the biological characters of being a
boy or a girl as evidenced by the external and
internal reproductive parts.
Sex also refers to the body functions or
physiological characteristics of a person
associated with his/her reproductive system.
XX Female
XY Male
Gender refers to
the behavior
and attitudes
that are
expected to be
shown based on
a person’s sex.
 Why is sexuality an important
component of your personality?

1. It determines or defines who you are.

2. It allows you to easily list down your choices.
3. It affects what you want to be in the future.
4. It is a big factor that influences you in making
your decision in life.
What are the
dimensions of
human
sexuality?
Human sexuality is an
integration of three
dimensions: biological,
psychological, and
sociocultural. Understanding
each of these will help you
understand yourself better.
 The Biological
Dimension

This dimension is described by a

person’s biological or physical
sexual characteristics as
controlled by the sex
chromosomes and hormones
produced by the sexual glands.
Hormones play an important role
in the expression of all physical
and physiological sexual
characteristics of a person.