MALE AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS PUBERTY and ABSTINENCE

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Puberty Pre-Test 1-The two oval-shaped organs that produce, store, and release human eggs are called __________. a) uterus b) fallopian tubes c) ovaries d) vagina

Puberty Pre-Test 1-The two oval-shaped organs that produce, store, and release human eggs are called_____ a) uterus b) fallopian tubes c) ovaries d) vagina

Puberty Pre-Test 2-True or false: Females make millions of eggs every day.

Puberty Pre-Test 2-True or false: Females make millions of eggs every day.

Puberty Pre-Test 3-Fertilization occurs in the: a) uterus b) fallopian tubes c) cervix d) vagina

Puberty Pre-Test 3-Fertilization occurs in the: a) uterus b) fallopian tubes c) cervix d) vagina

Puberty Pre-Test 4-The __________________________ is a thick, muscular organ that can expand to accommodate a developing baby. a) uterus b) fallopian tubes c) cervix d) vagina

Puberty Pre-Test 4-The __________________________ is a thick, muscular organ that can expand to accommodate a developing baby. a) uterus b) fallopian tubes c) cervix d) vagina

Puberty Pre-Test 5-True or false: The female sex hormone is called testosterone.

Puberty Pre-Test 5-True or false: The female sex hormone is called testosterone.

Puberty Pre-Test 6-How long is an average menstrual cycle? a) 1 week b) 2 weeks c) 28 days d) 45 days

Puberty Pre-Test 6-How long is an average menstrual cycle? a) 1 week b) 2 weeks c) 28 days d) 45 days

Puberty Pre-Test 7-What is the fluid that carries and nourishes the sperm? a) urine b) bile c) semen d) blood

Puberty Pre-Test 7-What is the fluid that carries and nourishes the sperm? a) urine b) bile c) semen d) blood

Puberty Pre-Test 8-True or false: There are bones in the penis.

Puberty Pre-Test 8-True or false: There are bones in the penis.

Puberty Pre-Test 9-Sperm and testosterone are produced in the: a) testicles b) vas deferens c) penis d) seminal vesicle

Puberty Pre-Test 9-Sperm and testosterone are produced in the: a) testicles b) vas deferens c) penis d) seminal vesicle

Puberty Puberty is the physical process where a child develops into an adult – an adult who is capable of reproduction. Although it may start (usually) between ages 10-15, it may not finish until around 18. Girls generally start puberty before boys.

Growth Clock Everyone grows and changes at different rates, and people all start puberty when their body is ready. Hormones control the rate of change and when the changes start.

Growth Clock Sometimes people refer to the timing of the onset of puberty and the rate of change as your “growth clock”. Try not to get wrapped up in what you think is “normal”, because everyone has a different growth clock.

Boys vs Girls! Boys and girls both experience changes during puberty. Do you know which changes happen to who?

Changes at Puberty Boys Girls 1-The breasts grow larger 2-The shoulders grow broader 3-The hips grow broader 4-Hair grows under the arms 5-The body becomes more muscular 6-The monthly periods start 7-Voice breaks and becomes deeper 8-Hair grows around the sex organs 9-Hair and skin become more greasy 10-Sperm are produced 11-Ova (eggs) are produced 12-Feel attracted to opposite / same sex

Changes at Puberty Boys Girls 1-The breasts grow larger 2-The shoulders grow broader 3-The hips grow broader 4-Hair grows under the arms 5-The body becomes more muscular 6-The monthly periods start 7-Voice breaks and becomes deeper 8-Hair grows around the sex organs 9-Hair and skin become more greasy 10-Sperm are produced 11-Ova (eggs) are produced 12-Feel attracted to opposite / same sex

Activity: All __________ eventually grow up to be men and women. The time when the body is changing is called ________. Changes happen all over the _______. Emotional changes also happen at puberty and we may begin to feel __________ to others. A ________ called ___________ is made by the testes in a boy and this causes some of the ________ in the body. In a girl the ovaries make a hormone called __________ which causes many of the changes in her body. body attracted changes estrogen puberty children hormone testosterone

Hormones Change Us All All children eventually grow up to be men and women. The time when the body is changing is called puberty. Changes happen all over the body. Emotional changes also happen at puberty and we may begin to feel attracted to others.

Hormones Change Us All A hormone called testosterone is made by the testes in a boy and this causes some of the changes in the body. In a girl the ovaries make a hormone called estrogen which causes many of the changes in her body.

What do you really know?!? There are many stories and myths surrounding periods. Take the quiz to see if you know the true facts from the untrue ones. We will go through the answers as a class...

Let’s learn more about how a girls reproductive system works. Let’s start by focusing on the menstrual cycle.

Quiz – TRUE OR FALSE You should not wash your hair during a period. It may take 2-3 years for periods to settle into a monthly routine. Pre-menstrual tension, about a week before the period starts, may make you feel bad-tempered and depressed. Gentle exercise can help if a girl has some period pain. You should not swim during a period. Some religions forbid using tampons. Girls lose a dangerous amount of blood during their period. If your periods are very painful your doctor can give you medication to help. If you haven’t started your periods by the age of 16 you should see a doctor. Baby girls are born with about 2 million eggs in their ovaries.

Quiz – TRUE OR FALSE You should not wash your hair during a period? FALSE It may take 2-3 years for periods to settle into a monthly routine? TRUE Pre-menstrual tension, about a week before the period starts, may make you feel bad-tempered and depressed? TRUE – it can also cause headaches, general tiredness, swollen breasts and spots.

Quiz – TRUE OR FALSE 4. Gentle exercise can help if a girl has some period pain? TRUE 5. You should not swim during a period? FALSE – but you may need to use a tampon if you swim

Quiz – TRUE OR FALSE 6. Some religions forbid using tampons? TRUE – as they break the hymen and the girl is no longer technically a virgin 7. Girls lose a dangerous amount of blood during their period. FALSE – it’s around 3-5 tablespoons

Quiz – TRUE OR FALSE 8. If your periods are very painful your doctor can give you medication to help? TRUE – medicines can also help periods to become regular 9. If you haven’t started your periods by the age of 16 you should see a doctor? TRUE 10. Baby girls are born with about 2 million eggs in their ovaries? TRUE

Some girls become very moody just before they have their period – this is called ‘pre-menstrual tension’. How could school help with this? How could parents/carers help? What could a girl do to help herself at this time?

Ovulation: Is when a woman’s hormones signal the release of an egg from an ovary. The egg will travel into the Fallopian Tube where it stays for a few days.

If it isn’t fertilized, it will leave the body along with blood and other material the body creates in preparation for possible pregnancy. This is part of the menstrual cycle called a period.

Talk to a doctor or nurse if: your period lasts longer than a week you have to change your pad very often (soaking more than one pad every 1-2 hours) you go longer than 3 months between periods you have bleeding in between periods you have an unusual amount of pain before or during your period your periods were regular then became irregular

Click here to learn about menstruation, the reproductive organs and how the female reproductive system works.

Let’s learn more about how a guys reproductive system works.

Although the timing of these changes is different for every guy, the stages of puberty generally follow a set sequence:

During the first stage of male puberty, the scrotum and testes grow larger. Next, the penis becomes longer, and the seminal vesicles and prostate gland grow.

Hair begins to appear in the pubic area and later it grows on the face and underarms. During this time, a male's voice also deepens. Boys also undergo a growth spurt during puberty as they reach their adult height and weight.

Chances are that you boys during puberty will have a "wet dream" — something that can be embarrassing and confusing, but is completely normal. A wet dream is also known as a nocturnal emission.

Usually this happens during dreams that have sexual images. Sometimes guys wake up from a wet dream, but sometimes they sleep through it.

Not for notes… Although some guys may feel embarrassed or even guilty about having wet dreams, they can't be controlled and you can't stop them from happening.

Click here to learn more about the organs and how the male reproductive system works.

List some reasons that a teen might want to become sexually active.

List some reasons that a teen might want to become sexually active.  Desire, curiosity  Partner pressure  Wanting to feel loved  Social pressure

Why might a teen want to POSTPONE becoming sexually active?

#1 Answer!!! Worried about pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Illnesses (STD/STI) Also:  Religious or cultural values.  Family expectations.  Avoid fear, guilt, regret, and disappointment of having sex too soon.

What is Abstinence?  Abstinence can mean different things to different people. For some, it means having no physical contact with other people. For others, it could mean having limited contact, allowing some activities, but not sexual intercourse.

What makes abstinence work?  Being able to talk to each other  Commitment  Partner cooperation  Assertiveness  A positive vision for the future  Self esteem  Self-control  Information  Knowledge of consequences  Awareness of your personal values

What factors can cause abstinence to fail? 1. Alcohol / drugs 2. Peer pressure 3. Threat or force 4. Partner Pressure

Health Stats Who has the most influence on a teen’s decisions about sex? The graph shows how some teens responded to this question. Which influences do you think would help teens to make healthy decisions about sex?

Physical Attraction Another name for feelings of intense attraction to another person is infatuation. Although these feelings can sometimes be overwhelming, they are normal and healthy for teenagers. Dating is typically the way that teenagers get to know people to whom they are attracted. By dating someone, you can learn about his or her personality, interests, abilities, and values.

Risk of Pregnancy A teenage pregnancy can pose serious health problems for the baby and the mother. Even though a teen might be mature enough to get pregnant, they have a much higher risk for complications. Babies born to young mothers are often smaller and less healthy than those born to older women. 1 in 6 teenage girls who engage in sexual intercourse becomes pregnant.

Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections Some infections can be passed, or transmitted, from one person to another during sexual activity. Some STIs can cause infertility, or the inability to have children. Others shorten a person’s life or require medical treatment throughout a person’s life.

BE ASSERTIVE!!! Clearly Communicate Your Limits Once you have decided on your limits, it is important to communicate your feelings to your partner. Try to talk honestly to your partner about your feelings and values.

Avoid High-Pressure Situations You can make it easier for yourself by avoiding certain situations. Avoid alcohol & drugs Spend time with friends that share your values.

Assert Yourself State clearly and directly that you want to stop. If your partner does not respect the limits you set, the relationship may not be worth continuing.

Good Teen Relationship Partners should…  listen to you and take your feelings and ideas seriously.  talk openly and honestly with you about what matters to them.  never use threats of harm, violence or suicide to get his/her own way.  never hit, punch, kick, bite, slap, push or otherwise strike out in anger or jealousy.  not try to control what you do, where you go or who you talk to.

Good Teen Relationship Partners should… Continued… Good Teen Relationship Partners should…  respect you, and say good things to you and about you.  enjoy spending time with you, and show it whether alone with you or in a group.  trust you, and earn your trust by keeping your confidences.  allow you to enjoy the activities and people that matter to you.  accepts your limits about sexual activity, every time.

Showing affection Stewart and Lisa have known for some time they are in love. As this love has developed they have discussed whether or not they will include sexual intercourse as part of the relationship. For a variety of reasons including concerns about pregnancy, STI/HIV and their own personal values, they have decided to postpone sexual intercourse.

Showing affection Given this decision what are some of the other ways that Stewart and Lisa can demonstrate their love for one another?

Showing affection answers: Hugs Holding Hands Kissing and cuddling Spending more time together Talk about their feelings What answers did you have?

Do you still have unanswered questions about puberty or abstinence? Everyone take out a piece of paper. Write your question on the piece of paper and I will answer it. If you do not have a question, you need to write “I do not have a question at this time” – everyone hands in a paper so no one knows who asked a question and who didn’t!

Puberty Movie… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT9g0_42-r0