Key Sexuality Concepts

For any programme to be considered comprehensive, six major concepts of sexuality education which need to be included have been identified as:

Key Concept 1: Human Development

• Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
• Reproduction
• Puberty
• Body image
• Sexual identity and orientation

Key Concept 2: Relationships

• Families
• Friendship
• Love
• Dating
• Marriage and life commitments
• Parenting

Key Concept 3: Personal Skills

• Values
• Decision making
• Communication
• Assertiveness
• Negotiation
• Finding help

Key Concept 4: Sexual Behavior

• Sexuality throughout life
• Shared sexual behavior
• Abstinence
• Human sexual response
• Fantasy
• Sexual dysfunction

Key Concept 5: Sexual Health

• Contraception
• Abortion
• STDs and HIV Infection
• Sexual abuse
• Reproductive health

Key Concept 6: Society and Culture

• Sexuality and society
• Gender roles
• Sexuality and the law
• Sexuality and religion
• Diversity
• Sexuality and the arts
• Sexuality and the media