Getting and staying comfortable with their bodies and accepting
their sexuality is a huge part of the lives of young people, and it
affects their mental state in more ways than they can sometimes
explain.
Sexuality is much more than sex. It is a major part of a person
and a clear determining factor in how they think about
themselves.
- Sexuality is an integral part of life and encompasses sexual
behaviour, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationships and
reproduction.
- Sexuality can be experienced and expressed in thoughts,
fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours,
practices, roles and relationships.
- The experience of human sexuality is influenced by the
interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic,
political, cultural, ethical, legal, historical, religious and
spiritual factors.
- Sexuality and relationships education is a lifelong process of
acquiring information and forming attitudes, beliefs and values
about identity, relationships and intimacy
- Sexuality education addresses the biological, socio-cultural,
psychological and spiritual dimensions of sexuality.