Anatomy and Physiology Sex Ed Anatomy and Physiology

District Requirement All high school students in SDUSD are required to take a sex education and HIV prevention program. We will focus on: Providing information Discussing attitudes, values, and insights Relationships and interpersonal skills Personal responsibility

Ground Rules No put-downs Be sensitive Don’t divulge personal information about yourself or someone you know Everything said in this room stays in this room Ask questions!

Health Laws you should know… 1. Minors 12 years and older can receive STD treatment WITHOUT parent knowledge or consent. 2. Minors of any age can buy condoms. 3. Parents can surrender custody of a newborn within 72 hours of birth at designated surrender sites. 4. Sex must reported to the police when a minor is 14 or 15 and the partner is over 21 years of age.

Male Reproductive System Sperm are male reproductive cells, which are produced in the testicles (testes). Testicles are located in the scrotum. Testes are glands, and secrete hormones The scrotum regulates temperature so sperm can develop Sperm begin to be produced during puberty

Male Reproductive System Sperm develop in a structure called the epididymis Next, sperm travel through a duct called the vas deferens, which is connected to the urethra, which opens to the outside of the body. Sperm travel in a fluid called semen, which is made by three glands: Seminal vesicles Prostate Gland Cowper’s Gland

Male Reproductive System Erection is caused by increased blood flow into the penis. Ejaculation is when semen is released from the body. The Cowper’s Gland secretes a fluid that coats the lining of the urethra prior to ejaculation

Female Reproductive System The female reproductive cell is called an ovum, or egg. Women are born with 400,000 eggs, of which only 400 will mature during their lives. Eggs are produced in the ovaries (2) One egg is released each month, if its not fertilized, a woman has her period.

Female Reproductive System The fallopian tubes are 4 to 6 inches long, and connect the ovaries to the uterus. This is where fertilization usually occurs. The uterus is a hollow, muscular organ, which holds the fetus during development. The cervix is the opening of the uterus into the vagina.

Female Reproductive System The vagina, also called the birth canal, extends from the uterus to the outside of the body. At birth, the vagina is covered with a thin membrane called the hymen, which can be broken through swimming, gymnastics, bike riding, horseback riding, or sexual intercourse.

Female Reproductive System The external genitalia are called the vulva. The outer folds are the labia majora. The inner folds are called the labia minora The clitoris is a sensitive organ inside the labia minora that is made of the same type of tissue as the penis, and also becomes erect with stimulation.

Reproduction Facts 200 million sperm are released per ejaculation. During sexual intercourse, they travel through the vagina, then the cervix, then the uterus They usually meet the egg in the fallopian tube, where fertilization occurs

Self-Exams Females: Breast self exam monthly, about 8 days after the start of your period Males: Testicular cancer occurs most often in men ages 18-34. Monthly self exams after a warm shower should be done