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Lesson 6

The lesson on sexual health and hygiene emphasizes the importance of maintaining good health habits and hygiene practices for adolescents. It covers topics such as puberty-related changes, personal hygiene, dental care, and specific hygiene practices for males and females. Students are encouraged to seek help from healthcare professionals when needed.

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Lesson 6

The lesson on sexual health and hygiene emphasizes the importance of maintaining good health habits and hygiene practices for adolescents. It covers topics such as puberty-related changes, personal hygiene, dental care, and specific hygiene practices for males and females. Students are encouraged to seek help from healthcare professionals when needed.

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LESSON 6:

SEXUAL HEALTH
AND HYGIENE
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the
student should be able to:
• identify the important health
habits for the developing
adolescent;
• observe maintaining good
hygiene; and
• know when to seek help from
a health care professional.
• Health: A state of complete
physical, mental, and social
well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or
infirmity.
Definition • Hygiene: Behaviors that
improve cleanliness and lead
of Terms to good health such as
frequent handwashing, face
washing, bathing with soap
and water.
Practicing personal hygiene
etiquette is difficult.
Inappropriate washing of
Sexual Health:
A state of physical,
emotional, mental, and social
well-being in relation to
sexuality.
More than just the absence
Definition
of disease or dysfunction.
of Terms Requires a positive and
respectful approach to
sexuality and relationships.
Includes the possibility of
pleasurable and safe sexual
experiences, free of coercion,
discrimination, and violence.
Reproductive Health:

Complete physical, mental,


and social well-being related
to the reproductive system,
Definition its functions, and processes
at all stages of life.
of Terms Encompasses having a
satisfying and safe sexual
life, the ability to have
children, and the freedom to
decide if, when, and how to
have them.
Puberty
• Puberty brings significant and
normal bodily changes as you
develop into an adult.
• These changes can sometimes
be a source of anxiety for
growing teens.
Example: Concerns about
body odor or oily hair are
common.
Oily Hair
Cause:

• Hormones increase the


activity of sebaceous (oil)
glands in the scalp.
• This can make hair look
shiny, oily, and greasy.
Care Tips
• Washing Frequency: Wash hair daily or every other day.
• Shampoo Choice: Use warm water and a small amount
of shampoo. Look for formulas specifically for oily hair.
• Washing Technique: Do not scrub too hard; this can
irritate the scalp or damage hair.
• Conditioner: If used, opt for a conditioner formulated for
oily hair.
• Styling Products: Choose "greaseless" or "oil-free"
products to avoid adding extra grease.
Sweat and Body Odor
Cause:

 Puberty increases sweat


gland activity.
 Sweat secretes different
chemicals, leading to
stronger body odor,
especially in armpits, feet,
and genitals.
Hygiene Practices
Daily Bathing/Showering:
Use mild soap and warm water
to wash away odor-causing
bacteria.
Clean Clothes: Wear clean
clothes, socks, and underwear
daily.
Material Choice: Cotton or
natural materials absorb sweat
more effectively.
Sweat and Body Odor
Deodorants:
 Cover up sweat odor.
 Available in sticks, roll-ons,
gels, sprays, creams.

Antiperspirants:
 Actually stop or dry up
perspiration.
Dental Hygiene
Importance of Home Care:
Dentists emphasize that most tooth care
happens at home.
Proper brushing and flossing are crucial.
Prevention:
Along with regular dental checkups,
home care prevents:
• Tooth decay (cavities)
• Gum disease
Dental Hygiene: Proper
Brushing
1) Angle: Hold brush at a 45-degree angle against your
gumline.
2) Motion: Gently brush from where the tooth and gum
meet to the chewing surface in short, half-a-tooth-wide
strokes.
Caution: Brushing too hard can cause receding
gums, sensitivity, and loose teeth.
3) Coverage: Use the same method for all outside and
inside surfaces of your teeth.
Dental Hygiene: Proper
Brushing
4) Chewing Surfaces: Use short sweeping strokes, tipping
bristles into pits and crevices.
5) Front Teeth: For inside surfaces of top and bottom front
teeth/gums, hold brush almost vertical. Use back-and-
forth motions, bringing the front part of the brush over
teeth and gums.
6) Tongue/Roof of Mouth: Use a forward-sweeping motion
to gently brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth
to remove decay-causing bacteria.
Healthcare Check for
Female
Daily Hygiene: Wash external
genitalia and underarms daily with
soap and water, especially during
menstruation.
Menstrual Care: Use a disposable
cotton pad (with nylon base) or a
clean cotton cloth to absorb blood.
Disposal: Properly dispose of pads
after each use. Wash and dry cloth
pads before reuse.
Healthcare Check for
Female
Washing Technique:
Crucial: Wash only the external
genitalia. DO NOT try to clean
the inside part of the vagina.
Direction: While washing, start
from the vagina towards the
anus. DO NOT wash from the
anus towards the vagina, as this
can introduce germs and cause
infection.
Healthcare Check for Male

Daily Hygiene:
 Wash the external genitalia at least daily with soap
and water, as part of your regular body washing
routine.
 For uncircumcised boys, need to pull back the
foreskin and gently wash underneath it with clean
water.
 Be aware of any abnormal fluids coming from your
penis. Do not confuse this with the presence of
normal fluids.

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