Sexuality Education and Young People
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Why is there a need for people to learn more about their sexuality?

  • To encourage risky sexual behaviors
  • To promote confusion and conflicting information
  • To uphold the taboo around discussing sex
  • To empower them to make informed decisions (correct)
  • What may happen if young people do not receive reliable information about relationships and sex?

  • They will be better equipped to avoid gender-based violence
  • They will be vulnerable to harmful sexual behaviors (correct)
  • They will become more informed and prepared
  • They will lead fulfilling lives
  • According to U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, what role does sexuality play in human life?

  • It is an integral part of human life (correct)
  • It is an insignificant part of human life
  • It is a taboo topic that should not be discussed
  • It has no impact on physical and mental health
  • What is the impact of gender-based violence, gender inequality, and early pregnancies on young people's health?

    <p>Serious risks to their health and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sexuality education according to the text?

    <p>To empower young people to make informed decisions about relationships and sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does a lack of high-quality sexuality and relationship education leave children and young people vulnerable?

    <p>It makes them vulnerable to harmful sexual behaviors and sexual exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do primary sexual characteristics refer to?

    <p>Reproductive organs themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the average first menarche (first menstrual period) occur?

    <p>12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first menarche an indication of for females?

    <p>Ability to make babies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do secondary sexual characteristics result from during puberty?

    <p>Hormonal changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary sexual characteristics for males?

    <p>Enlargement of the penis and testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the average first spermarche (first ejaculation of mature sperm) occur?

    <p>13 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do the testes begin to enlarge on average for males?

    <p>11 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the penis begin to enlarge on average for males?

    <p>12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the penis reach its adult size on average for males?

    <p>14 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do secondary sexual characteristics result from during puberty?

    <p>Hormonal changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for young people to learn more about their sexuality?

    <p>To empower them to make informed decisions about relationships and sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher emphasize about sexuality?

    <p>It is inextricably bound to both physical and mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest could happen if children and young people do not receive reliable information about relationships and sex?

    <p>They will be at risk of harmful sexual behaviors and sexual exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gender-based violence, gender inequality, early pregnancies, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections on young people's health?

    <p>It poses serious risks to their health and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sexuality education aim to do according to the text?

    <p>To empower young people to make informed decisions about relationships and sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sexuality education respond to the demand from young people for reliable information?

    <p>By empowering young people to make informed decisions about relationships and sexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

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