Grade 7 Growth and Development (lesson 2)

Grade 7 Growth and Development (lesson 2)

Male Anatomy and Function

External:

Scrotum: sac of skin that covers, holds, and protects the two testicles.

Penis: sexual organ with a sensitive end - urethra opening at the end where urine or sperm is released (during ejaculation).

Anus: Same as female.

FEMALE:

* health, safety, preparedness, pleasure, confidence

Internal>

Testicles: protected by scrotum covering and produce the male sex cells (sperm).

Epididymis: where sperm go to mature.

Vas Deferens: long narrow tubes start at epididymis and go to urethra. Sperm travel through to get to the urethra during ejaculation.

Seminal Vesicles and Prostate Gland: these produce fluid that combine with sperm to make semen.

Urethra: long narrow tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the tip of the penis, AND passageway for sperm (in semen) to leave the penis during ejaculation.

MALE:

*partners, brothers, sons, friends, safety, transitioning, confidence

Anatomy and Function

Hormonal Influences vs. Mental Health Condition

Female external genitalia

Vulva: whole area of soft skin between the legs -covers the rest of the external genitals.

Inner and Outer Labia: lips (flaps) inside the vulva that cover the clitoris, urethra and vagina opening.

Clitoris:small mound of skin at the top of the inside of the vulva. It is covered with nerve endings making it sensitive to touch and often pleasure inducing to female.

*Why is it important to know location, function, and personal attributes about the female body - specifically your OWN body?

*Why is it important to learn about male bodies?

How do we distinguish between?

- Environmental influences, consistent state throughout month, not influenced by social relationships.

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Support/Strategies to help with challenges?

Opening to Urethra: urethra brings urine to outside the body. The opening is covered by the labia and above the vagina opening.

Opening to Vagina: Vagina is the passageway between the uterus and the outside of the body. Periods exit the body from the opening, and babies are often delivered from this opening. It is surrounded by the labia.

Anus: opening (in bum) where feces leaves the body.

Female (internal) Reproductive System

Attraction, Gender, Sexuality

Teenage Relationships:

Why? - discover self, growth in independence, safe exploration of physical desires, communicating attraction and affection.

Why not? - other ways to discover self, lack of knowledge or interest, safe exploration of physical desires solo, communicating attraction and affection in friendships or family relationships feels right.

BOTH ARE GREAT! BOTH ARE NORMAL! :)

Ovaries: contains the female sex cells (eggs/ova). Located at end of fallopian tubes.

Fallopian Tubes: 2 tubes that are passageways that the egg travels through after leaving the ovary on the way to the uterus.

Uterus: is made of strong muscles and is hallow inside. It is connected to fallopian tubes and the vagina (via cervix). It is where a baby develops and uterine lining from your period comes from.

Cervix: small opening at the lower part of uterus. Connects uterus to vagina.

Vagina: passageway from the uterus to the outside of female body. (The opening where period discharge comes out, can be used as opening during sex, vaginal birth babies enter the world from this opening, and the opening that tampons enter.)

Respecting yourself and Others Choice:

In what ways: Gender expression, gender identity, sexuality, questioning, phase of development, interests in development.

*many external parts and openings can be touched or used during sex or masterbation to create pleasure. It is personal preference between you and your sexual partner.