Sex Ed Flashcards
(78 cards)
5 characteristics of healthy relationships
TRUST
HONESTY
RESPECT
OPEN COMMUNICATION
SUPPORT
PROTECTION
5 characteristic of UNhealthy relationships
DISRESPECT
CONTROL / MANIPULATION
ABUSE / VIOLENCE / FORCE
CODEPENDENCY
FEAR
CRITICISM
JEALOUSY
Recognize the red flags for…
(disrespect, control, codependency)
1) Disrespect: Pushing, ignoring,
overstepping boundaries, Controlling behavior, Lack of communication
2) Control/manipulation: Passive-aggressive behavior, Lying / blaming, Love “bombing”, Silent treatment, Isolation
3) Codependency: Valuing oneself less than others, People-pleasing (in excess), Poor boundaries, Reacting disproportionately to others’ thoughts, feelings or actions, An urge to take care of others, often to the point of neglecting one’s own needs
Identify types of abusive relationships (given def)
1) physical
2) emotional/verbal
3) sexual (harassment/assault)
4) digital
5) stalking
Effects of abusive relationship
- Inability to trust or establish healthy personal relationships
- Chronic physical pain
- Neglect or injury to oneself, including suicide attempts
- Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders & eating disorders
- Abuse of alcohol and other drugs
recommendations for navigating singleness
Leverage singleness to make an
impact for the kingdom of God
Freedom of…
* Time
* Money
* Emotional / Relational energies
* Ability to “pick up and go
recommendations for navigating dating
Pursue dating with…
1) Clarity: Don’t hide your intentions/Freedom to end things at any time
2) Purity: Not just physical – purity of heart, mind and emotions
3) Break up..
- Healthy: Don’t drag it out or procrastinate.
- Respectful: In person/ Honest, but not rude (speak truth in love
recommendations for navigating engagement
Use the season of engagement
wisely to prepare for marriage
* Marriage counseling
* Have important conversations
* Move forward as quickly as you can,
but as slowly as you need to
recommendations for navigating marriage
Maximize your life as a married
couple for shared mission
- Continually seek God and His will
throughout each stage
* Prayer
* Scripture
* Wise counsel / friends
* Mentor
identify the four stages of childhood development when given a description
1) Infancy (birth to 1)
-completely dependent
-goal is to develop trust
2) Early Childhood (1 to 3)
-ability to do tasks for oneself
-walk, talk, feed/dress oneself
-desire for independence (confidence and self control develop)
3) Middle Childhood (4 to 6)
-develop responsilbity/take initiative
-more engaged in interactions
-models adult behavior/does chores
4) Late Childhood (7 to 12)
-interest in performing activities
-transition from home to school
-aquire skills
Puberty
A part of adolescence and
marks the beginning of a
new season where a
person begins to develop
certain traits of adults of his
or her own gender.
It also represents the
body’s development and
transition into reproductive
readiness.
Adolescence
Gradual shift from childhood to adulthood dealing with…
puberty
mental, emotional, social development
all necessary to become a responsible adult.
Effects of puberty (MALE)
Testicles release TESTOSTERONE which triggers the production of sperm.
* Facial hair appears
* Voice deepens
* Shoulders broaden
* Muscles develop
* Body hair appears
Effects of puberty (FEMALE)
- Ovaries release ESTROGEN and PROGESTERONE which triggers menstruation allowing for pregnancy.
- Breasts develop
- Hips widen
- Body fat increases
- Body hair appears
Reproductive differences: gland/hormone/cells/
organ/ (male)
- Gland: testes (testicles)
- Primary hormone: testosterone
- Cells: sperm
- Sperm production begins in puberty and lasts the rest of his lifetime.
- Primary organ: penis
Reproductive differences: gland/hormone/cells/
organ/ (female)
- Gland: ovaries
- Primary hormones: estrogen & progesterone
- Cells: eggs/ova
- All eggs present at birth but don’t mature until puberty.
- Primary organ: uterus
early sexual activity and STDs are related to an increased risk (female potential health problem)
Cervical, ovarian & uterine cancer
fluid-filled sacs in the ovary
Ovarian cysts (female potential health problem)
growths of the uterus that appear during the fertile years
Uterine fibroids (female potential health problem)
disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Can cause severe pelvic pain and can make it harder to get pregnant
Endometriosis (female potential health problem)
serious bacterial infection affecting immune system and liver. Change
tampons frequently, if using.
Toxic shock syndrome (female potential health problem)
Other potential male health issues
-Swollen prostate – routine physical exams over age 50
- Testicular cancer – occurs between ages 14 and 40
– separation of tissue – intestine pushes into abdominal wall near top of scrotum (Male potential health issue)
Inguinal hernia
inability to reproduce (Male potential health issue)
Sterility