PRESENTS A SEMINAR ON THE TOPIC
EARLY SEXUAL
BEHAVIOURS, ITS
IMPLICATIONS ON THE
ADOLESCENT.
PRESENTERS
OKAE EBENEZER MICKSON
&
ASAKEYARIGO ODILIA
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the presentation, participants
will be able to understand:
1. the meaning of early sexual behaviors
2. factors that influence Early Sexual
Behaviors
3. the implication of such behaviors
4. the importance of abstaining from early
sexual behaviors
INTRODUCTION
Human sexual behavior refers to the
manner in which humans express
and experience their sexuality.
People engage in forms of sexual
activities from time to time and for
a wide range of reasons.
INTRODUCTION CONTD
Human sexual activity has biological, physical and
emotional aspects.
Biologically it refers to the reproductive mechanism
as well as the basic biological drive that exists in
all species and can encompass sexual
intercourse and sexual contact in all its forms.
Emotional aspects deal with the intense personal
bonds and emotions generated between sexual
partners by a sexual activity.
INTRODUCTION CONTD
Adolescence is a
period of transition
from childhood to
adulthood
Searching for a unique identity is one of the
problems that adolescents often face.
At this age, role models such as sports players, rock
stars performers are very popular, and
adolescents often express a desire to be like
their chosen role model. In the search of this
identity, confusion can step in and adolescents
may be prone to recklessness and risk-taking
behaviors, such as substance abuse, crime and
unsafe or risky sexual behavior.
WHAT IS EARLY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR?
Attitudes that provoke or ginger an
adolescent to engage in sexual
activity which he or she is not
physically, financially,
psychological, socially ready to
bear any consequences of its
outcome.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADOLESCENT
The adolescent growth spurt begins
between the ages of 9 and 15.
Hormonal changes involving the
pituitary gland include an
acceleration in growth rate, the
development of pubic hair, changes
in the structure and functioning of
the reproductive organs.
The adolescent develops firmer identity;
ability to delay gratification; ability to
think through ideas; ability to express
ideas in words, a sense of humor;
interests and emotions become more
stable
They develop the ability to make
independent decisions; ability to
compromise
SOME FORMS OF EARLY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG
ADOLESCENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Sexually explicit conversations with
peers
Obscenities and jokes within cultural
norm
Flirting and dating
Masturbation
Peeping at nude persons
Engaging in homosexuality
Oral sex( fingering, kissing )
THE FOLLOWING FACTORS INFLUENCE THE ADOLESCENT TO
ENGAGE IN EARLY SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
Individual characteristics such as alcohol consumption,
smoking habits and drug use
Attitude towards male and female virginity
Family characteristics such as parental status, father’s
and mother’s educational status and socioeconomic
status of the family
Group and peer influence
Urbanization and migration
Exposure to the mass media(radio, television,
newspapers, internet/adult targeted programmes)
FACTORS OF EARLY SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
(CONTD)
Curiosity
IMPLICATIONS OF SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
If we put morality and religion aside, some of the
medical reasons why this issue is important are
as follows:
Prone to infections
Early sexual behaviors increase the likelihood of
contracting a Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STI).Even non-fatal STI's, such as Chlamydia, are
associated with adverse outcomes including
ectopic pregnancies and infertility.
HIV/AIDS
(IMPLICATIONS(CONTD)
HIV / AIDS
(IMPLICATIONS CONTD)
HIV / AIDS (IMPLICATIONS CONTD)
HIV / AIDS
(IMPLICATIONS CONTD)
HIV / AIDS
(IMPLICATIONS CONTD)
GONORRHEA
GONORRHEA
SYPHILIS
SYPHILIS
SYPHILIS
SYPHILIS
Cancer, Hepatitis B among others
UNWANTED PREGNANCY
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS
1. Can engender a sense of shame or
guilt
2. Push a couple apart
3. Raise unrealistic expectations in
marriage
4. Early sexual activity seriously
undermines girls’ ability to form
stable marriages as adults.
SOME MEDICAL EFFECTS OF KISSING
AND ORAL SEX
When partners engage in deep kissing or any form
of oral sex, be it sucking, licking, etc. they
exchange bodily fluid, which in many cases
contain various germs and complex viruses which
are very difficult to cure, these acts can
contribute to the individuals involved contracting
various STD’s like throat cancer, gonorrhea,
syphilis, hepatitis B and even the killer disease
HIV/AIDS
THE RISK OF ABORTION
Adolescent
girls who have more non-marital sexual
partners are more likely to have abortions.
. Abortion can cause serious damage to the womb
and the reproductive organs of the individual. It
can increase infection rates and even result in
death
THE RISK OF ABORTION
KILLING INNOCENT SOULS
IF YOU WERE NOT KILLED, WHY KILL?
SINGLE PARENTING
(IMPLICATIONS CONTD.)
Adolescent girls who begin sexual activity at an
early age are far more likely to become pregnant
and give birth out-of-wedlock.
Nearly 40 percent of girls who commence sexual
activity at ages 13 or 14 gives birth outside
marriage. By contrast, 9 percent of adolescent
girls who begin sexual activity at ages 21 or 22
will give birth outside marriage.
SINGLE PARENTING
ADOLESCENT MOTHER
SCHOOL DROP OUT (IMPLICATIONS CONTD)
The adolescent girl will eventually become
a school dropout as a result of pregnancy
or may be neglected by parents for
engaging in sexual activities. This will
cause her future and can even go a long
way to affect her generation.
DELAY IN EDUCATION (IMPLICATIONS CONTD)
The adolescent girl who
becomes pregnant and gives
birth, will have to stop
schooling and come back to
continue, which will delay her
educational process.
EARLY FATHERHOOD (IMPLICATIONS CONTD)
The adolescent male who
impregnates a girl will eventually
become an adolescent father. This
means that, he has to deal with all
the complex and dynamic adult
world while he is still a school boy,
which will affect his emotions and
development.
HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS OF CONTRACEPTIVES
Most contraceptives have side
effects, the continuous use of
these drugs will affect the
health of the adolescent girl.
This can cause various health
complications and infections.
Some adolescents in trying to avoid pregnancy and as a
reason of some biological or psychological difficulties
resort to the use of material to replace the male organ
in the case of lesbians and the practice of anal sex by
gays which have serious effects on the individual
involved in the act and the society as a whole.
There is the increase in contracting infections, anal
cancer, cervical cancer, genital warts. It also affects
the psychological stability of the individual which
breeds low self-esteem, shame, depression, suicide
tendencies.
POVERTY (IMPLICATION CONTD)
Early sexual activity is linked to higher levels of
child and maternal poverty.
mothers who began sexual activity in their early 20s
were poor at the time of the survey. This shows
that most adolescent parent will have to struggle
through life to cater for children they did not plan
on having.
They will in effect lose their reputation along with
their virginity, friends and the respect of other
significant others. Immature adolescent may even
lose their lives in birth delivery.
PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF EARLY
SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Carefulness in group involvement.
Students should avoid bad groups and
friends; they should also avoid
circumstances that will arouse their
sexual desire or passion, examples
watching pornographic pictures or
videos, peeping at nude person and
reading romantic novels.
EXERCISE AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Teens should engage in
activities that will build them
physically, psychologically,
socially and spiritually to
remain committed to
developing healthy and better
future life style.
ABSTINENCE (PREVENTION CONTD)
The act or practice of refraining from
indulging in sexual activities is the best
way to go about the prevention of the
implications of early sexual activities.
Abstinence positively affect the psychological
stability of the teen, it help him/her to develop a
high self-esteem. He is respected in the society
and he personally develops as a teen should
without the intervention of health and emotional
risk.
ABSTINENCE IS
THE KEY
FOCUSING ON EDUCATION AND FUTURE CAREER
(PREVENTION CONTD)
The adolescent should
channel all his/her energy
and abilities into achieving
his dreams and aspirations
to assist him live a better
life in the near future
SEEK COUNSELING (PREVENTION CONTD)
Discussing sexual issues
with the counselor is the
best way to get correct
information to assist him to
develop in a holistic
manner.
AVOID WATCHING OR READING PORNOGRAPHIC
MATERIALS (PREVENTION CONTD)
The adolescent must detest from
watching and reading any form
of pornographic material which
can arouse this desires and end
him or her in deep trouble. This
will enable the adolescent to
develop better habits and traits.
ATTEND SEX EDUCATION PROGRAMMES/
WORKSHOPS (PREVENTION CONTD)
Reviews indicate that programmes
focusing on personal development
(programmes that support and teach
confidence, self-esteem, negotiation
skills) and sex education instill a sense
of pride and assurance in the teenager to
develop a positive attitude toward sex
and sex education.
IMPORTANCE OF ABSTAINING FROM EARLY SEXUAL
BEHAVIORS
The adolescent gains more respect and are accepted
and embraced by the society.
The adolescent student will develop a stable
psychological frame of mind which will enhance
him/her to focus on academic work.
It enables the adolescent to prevent teenage
pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and other
sexually transmitted diseases.
In the future, the adolescent will enjoy stable and
happier marriages as a result of proper sexual and
psychological development.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Parents, teachers and educational authorities
should motivate, listen, accept and show interest
in the lives of the adolescent.
Parents should talk about values and morals and
teach them how to achieve them. Adolescents
should be supported to develop self-confidence,
self-esteem and enjoy their state as young adults.
Parents should take the pains to educate their
adolescent children on the effect and benefits of
healthy sexual development.
THE ROLE OF SOME STAKEHOLDERS
Counselors, educators and healthcare practitioners have
essential roles in fostering sexual literacy and sexual
health.
Counselors should play the primary role in imparting to
their students social, cultural and religious values
regarding intimate and sexual relationships, whereas
health and education professionals should play the
primary role in providing information about sexuality
and developing related social skills.
. Counseling is not meant for only people who are
perceived to be deviants but for all
CONCLUSION
The implications of early sexual behaviors
are devastating, which outweigh the
reasons why adolescents indulge in
them.
The decisions you make today go a long
way to affect the whole course of your
life.
CONCLUSION
MAKE THE RIGHT
DECISION TODAY