Sex Education

NAME: Maryam Ali

ROLL NO.: 22SAHS1010019
COURSE: B.A.(Hons.)Applied Psychology
 Index
1. What is Sex Education?
2. Aim of Sex Education.
3. Ground Rules for Sex Education.
4. Puberty [male and female]
5. When to Start Sex Education
 What is Sex Education?
• Sex education is the process of providing information and guidance on human sexuality,
reproductive health, and relationships.
• Sex education typically covers a wide range of topics:
 anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system.
 Contraception
 Age of consent
 STIs and STDs
 Pregnancy and childbirth, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
 Communication skills, sexual health rights and responsibility
 Aim of Sex Education
• It aims to help individuals develop a healthy understanding of their bodies, relationships, and
sexual health, and make informed decisions about their sexual behavior.

• It also aims to reduce the risk of potential negative outcomes from sexual behavior

• Aims to develop communication in relations, listening and decision making

 Ground Rules of Sex Education
• Consent
• Respect
• Communication
• Safety
• Confidentiality
• Inclusivity
• Age appropriate
• Non judgemental
 Puberty
• Puberty is a process that marks the physical and hormonal changes that occur as humans
transition from childhood to adulthood.

• It typically starts around the ages of 9 to 14, although the exact timing can vary from person
to person.

• It can be observed differently in males and females, not only physically but also emotionally.
 Male Puberty
• The process that marks physical and hormonal changes in boys.
• Changes include:
 Testosterone production
 Genital development:
 Body hair growth
 Sexual development
 Emotional and psychological changes
 Female Puberty
• The process that marks physical and hormonal changes in girls.
• Changes include:
 Breast development
 Menstruation
 Body hair growth
 Skin changes
 Mood swings
 When to Start Sex Education?
• The appropriate age to start sex education can vary depending on cultural, social, and
educational contexts.
• However, it should start early, before young people reach puberty.
• The age to start also depend on the physical emotional and intellectual development of
individuals as well as the level of understanding.
• It is crucial to involve parents and guardians in the sex education process, as they play a vital
role in providing ongoing support and answering questions that may arise
Thank You