Sexual education
Sexual Education
Sexual Education (pronunciation: /ˈsɛkʃuəl ɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/), also known as Sex Ed, is a comprehensive instruction on topics related to human sexuality. It includes a wide range of topics such as human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, reproductive health, emotional relations, reproductive rights and responsibilities, abstinence, contraception, and other aspects of human sexual behavior.
Etymology
The term "Sexual Education" is derived from the Latin words "sexus" meaning "sex" and "educatio" meaning "education". It refers to the process of educating individuals about the various aspects of sexuality.
Related Terms
- Human Sexuality: The way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, erotic, physical, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors.
- Reproductive Health: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system.
- Contraception: The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.
- Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.
- Sexual Intercourse: The act in which the male reproductive organ enters the female reproductive organ.
- Sexual Reproduction: The production of new living organisms by combining genetic information from two individuals of different types (sexes).
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sexual education
- Wikipedia's article - Sexual education
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