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Lesson 4

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sexual health
SEXUAL HEALTH
Sexual health is defined as a state
of physical, emotional and social
well-being in relation to sexuality
not merely the absence of disease,
dysfunction or infirmity. It requires a
positive and respectful approach to
sexuality and sexual relationships
for the possibility of pleasurable
and safe sexual experiences.
SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED DISEASES
(STDs)
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
or sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) are spread generally through
sexual contact, including anal,
vaginal, or oral sex. STDs can be
caused by bacteria such as in the
cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and
chlamydia, or parasites like in
trichomoniasis, or by viruses such as
in human papillomavirus (HPV).
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and
human immunodificiency virus (HIV).
In the Philippines, the
most common STDs are
syphili HPV, HSV and HIV. A
total of 69, 512 HIV cases
have been reported to the
HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of
the Philippines. Majority
of the cases were among
the males aged 25-34
years old.
People at risk for sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs)
are those who engage in
unprotected sex, have multiple
sexual partners and misuse
alcohol and drugs. To
eliminate the risk of acquiring
STD, it is advised to avoid risky
behaviors. Sexual abstinence
is the best kind of protection
for those who are not in a
committed relationship.
Stigma is a major barrier in STD
preventice and control. It is
necessary to promote awareness
and encourage infected individuals
to seek for testing and treatment.
Symptoms of STD may include
painful or frequent unusual
discharge from the penis or vagina
and fever al STDS may occur without
any symptom.
Methods of Contraception
(Natural And Artificial)

Contraception is the deliberate use of


certain methods to prevent pregnancy. It
has a range of health benefits including
delaying pregnancies in young girls and
reducing unwanted pregnancies. Maternal
and child health are among the most
important concerns addressed by the
World Health Organization (World Health
Organization, 2019).
The most appropriate method for
contraception depends on a
woman's overall health, age,
frequency of sexual activity and
number of sexual partners.
Contraception may use either
natural or artificial methods. It can
also depend on the family's history
of having children and history of
particular diseases in the family.
Natural Family
Planning
It is also known as periodic
abstinence or fertility awareness
methods. by women who have been
through IVF treatment. Fertility awareness
means that a woman can tell her fertility
time or when she might become pregnant.
Day 1 is always counted as the first day of a
woman's monthly bleeding. In Standard
Days Method, Days 8 through 19 are fertile
days. Days 1 through 7 and Days 20
through start of next menstruation are safe
days. All women can use calendar-based
methods or symtoms based methods.
however, it is important that the method is
used correctly.

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