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Sex education- Secondary sex characters in males and females


Posted Date: 02 Sep 2008    Resource Type: Articles/Knowledge Sharing    Category: Health
Author: drsachinMember Level: Diamond    
Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5Points: 25



Important medical terms

Puberty -
"It is the time when he comes to know that he is he and she comes to know that she is she".

Boys- Start developing secondary sexual characters - moustache,beard,axillary & pubic hair.This is due to hormone testosterone.Penis enlargement starts and he may have sperm fall during night.This is a normal phenomenon and one should not get worried.

Girls- Breast enlargement starts.Axillary hairs appear.Girls start fat deposition subcutaneous areas in thighs and hips.This all is due to hormonal changes- estrogen and progesterone.

Menarche-
Time when menstrual cycle starts.Age may vary from 12-14 yrs depending upon nutrition and general health.In Indian setup,one should consult a Gynaecologist if menses don't start by 15 yrs.

Both start developing sexual desire.

Many develop acne during this period.

Another thing one should know about is HIV-AIDS

One should take all precautions to prevent this disease.



1. Avoid unprotected intercourse with commercial sex workers.Use of condoms is recommended

2. Make it sure that all blood products have been checked for HIV before transfusion

3. Licencing & screening of commercial sex workers by Govt will be very helpful

4. Start sex education in schools after std 8th

5. Use disposable needles.Proper sterilization of instruments in hospitals is a must

6. Avoid sharing of needles in case of intravenous drug abusers

HIV is not transmitted by following things

1. Shaking hands with an infected person or hugging an infected person

2. Sharing food with an infected person



The initial asymptomatic period is called as "window period".This is important as all tests will be -ve but patient can transmit disease to others


I will continue to write similar articles on this topic. Read more at http://sexeducationsac.blogspot.com/




Responses

Author: Kannan RK.    02 Sep 2008Member Level: Silver   Points : 1
Hi ,

Sex education is not a bad thing.The above mentioned are the common happenings to a human .So it is good to understand about these .So good posting .This will be good for all others.


Author: drsachin    22 Nov 2008Member Level: Diamond   Points : 1
Read more at blog- http://sexeducationsac.blogspot.com/
Teenagers should get proper sex education


Author: Rajeev    08 Jan 2009Member Level: Diamond   Points : 1
Thanks for sharing the information Dr. Sachin. I feel that the parents and the children should discuss this topic without any hesitation and sex education should be made compulsory in all schools.


Author: Raghav    08 Jan 2009Member Level: Diamond   Points : 1
A Very good article by Dr. Sachin. What Rajeev said is correct. The parents should freely discuss with their children about the topic and should clear their doubts. Otherwise it will be very dangerous.

Dr.Sachin has clearly mentioned about the how the characteristics of male and female change when they attain teenage. Also he has given a good precaution about HIV AIDS. Most of the HIV AIDS patients are below the age of 35 years. So all the teenagers should be very careful about HIV as Dr. Sachin told.

Raghav


Author: Raghav    08 Jan 2009Member Level: Diamond   Points : 1
Hi Dr. Sachin,

Please see my article on Natural Home remedies on Hair Care at the following URL and offer your comments:

http://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/ViewResource.aspx?resourceId=47838

Raghav


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