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Sexual Health and Reproductive Choices by Portland Community College Health Studies Team is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution °±0
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● An aspect of overall health
● Sexuality is a fulfilling , pleasurable , integral part of life for many
individuals.
● Discussion: What are social pressures that young people face around sex?
○ For women?
○ For men?

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Sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living.
All persons are sexual .
Sexuality includes physical, ethical, psychological and
emotional dimensions .
Individuals express their sexuality in varied ways .
People should respect and accept diversity of values
and beliefs about sexuality that exist in a community.
All sexual decisions have effects and consequences.
Sexual relationships should never be c oercive,
exploitative or lead to ill health .
Sexual relationship is associated with honesty, equality,
responsibility and social acceptance .
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● Premarital sex is nearly universal among Americans (95%!)
● So we should be educated on how to make the right decision for us ,
stay safe , and communicate openly and respectfully with our
partners .