SEXUAL ETHICS & DECISION MAKING

JOURNAL QUESTION: Do you think that “scare tactics” (discussions about STD’s, teen pregnancies, etc.) are an effective way to teach teenagers about sexual ethics? Why or why not?

TWO APPROACHES TO SEXUAL ETHICS CONSEQUENTIALIST NON-CONSEQUENTIALIST Looks at the end result in order to determine if something is morally correct or not Derives its morality from specific situations STRENGTH: WEAKNESS: Looks at the act itself in order to determine if something is morally correct or not Derives its morality from generalized situations STRENGTH: WEAKNESS:

Alternate Views of Sexuality (vs. the Catholic View) Recreational Sex Having sex just for the fun of it No commitment, just mutual consent Emotional-Relationship Sex If you “really love each other,” then you engage in sexual intercourse When the love fades, so does the sex Almost-Committed Sex You have an “almost total commitment” to each other but a total physical “commitment” The main cause for this is FEAR of commitment

“Sexual Healing” And when I get that feeling I want Sexual Healing Sexual Healing, oh baby Makes me feel so fine Helps to relieve my mind Sexual Healing baby, is good for me Sexual Healing is something that's good for me

“Promiscuous Girl” N: I'm a big girl I can handle myself But if I get lonely I’ma need your help Pay attention to me I don't talk for my health I want you on my team N: So does everybody else. Baby we can keep it on the low Let your guard down ain’t nobody gotta know If you with it girl I know a place we can go

“Sexual Seduction” So I uhh approached the chick with the real pretty face Big [behind] and a little big waist I whispered in her ear “Lil mama what you drink? I know you a freak but you know I ain’t gonna say [anything].” See my game is outrageous I got her to the crib And exchanged some [love making] But it wasn't no use for me to rush to bust one Cuz I wanted her to have an eruption”

“I Like It” I Like Sex In The Mornin I Like Sex At Night (Sex At Night!) I Like Sex On The Weekends Is That Alright? (Is That Alright? !) Alright, Alright, All Night Alright?