HEALTH

CLASS
TEENAGE CONCERNS
AND MANAGING
SEXUALITY- RELATED
ISSUES
•Adolescence is the stage in
life when sexual behaviors
develop and become
established.
Teenage Pregnancy
- A major cause of concerns
because of the rising numbers of
teen mothers.
Teenage Pregnancy
- It affects not only females but
males as well because it causes
serious health and education
problems.
-Youth today, from ages 15 to 25, admit
having pre-marital experience.
-Young girls are clueless that they can
get pregnant on the first or single
intercourse.
 PREVENTION
OF
TEEN PREGNANCIES
* There should be concerted effort on
the part of parents, schools and the
government to ensure that right
information are transmitted to them.
* Make sure that they are in the
company of good peers or barkada.

* Parents must strive to keep and

maintain an intact family set up at home.
* Child must be kept in school.

* Open communication with parents and

children.
* Keep them morally and spiritually
grounded.
* They should be well-monitored and
supported emotionally and
psychologically.
OTHER ISSUES OF
ADOLESCENCE ON
SEXUALITY :
 Sexual Identity Crisis
- Refers to an individual’s concept
of themselves.
- Heterosexuality refers to a
pattern of attraction to persons of
the opposite
gender.
- Bisexuality describes a pattern of
attraction towards both males and
females,
or to more than one gender
- Homosexuality is a pattern of
attraction to other persons of the
same gender.
The term lesbian is commonly used to
refer to homosexual women, and the
term gay is commonly used to refer to
homosexual men, although gay is
sometimes used to refer to women as
well.
- LGBTQIA2S+, is an initial that
stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender,queer, intersex, and
asexual. A plus sign meant to cover
anyone else who is not included.
 Signs of an
Identity Crisis
Having an identity crisis is not a
classifiable condition. Here are the
signs you may be experiencing an
identity crisis:
•You’re questioning who you are —
overall or with regard to a certain
outlook in life such as relationships,
age, or career.
•You’re experiencing great personal
conflict due to the questioning of who
you are or your role in society.
•You’re questioning things such as your
values, spirituality, beliefs, interests,
or career paths that majorly impact
how you see yourself.
•You’re searching for more meaning,
reason, or passion in your life.
 Sexual Behavior
- Refers to the actual sexual acts
performed by an individual.
 Identity Confusion
-Usually occurs during early and
later adolescence .
- or a Sexual Attraction.
-Sensitization is the first
developmental stage of gay,
lesbian, and bisexual adolescents.
 Premarital Sex
- It is a sexual activity practiced by people
before they are married. Historically, premarital
sex was considered a moral issue that was
considered a sin by a number of religions.
Any Questions?
 HEALTH ACTIVITY 1.2 & 1.3
• Make a slogan
• THEME: Teenage Pregnancy
• OSLO PAPER
• Use our Format in activity.
• Due Date: October 10, 2023 (only)