Topic 10 Reading Guide: Sex Ed and Teen Sexual Health

This set covers vocabulary from the Topic 10 Reading Guide, including reproductive anatomy, gender concepts, components of teen sexual health, and common STIs.

Traditional Male Anatomy

A category of reproductive structures including the penis, prostate, scrotum, testis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, urethra, bladder, anus, and rectum.

Traditional Female Anatomy

A category of reproductive structures including the vagina, vulva, clitoris, pubis, labia minora, labia majora, cervix, uterus, endometrium, myometrium, ovaries, ovum, fallopian tube, fundus, rectum, and anus.

Ovulation

A key biological process within traditional female anatomy relevant to understanding the process of conception.

Menstrual Cycle

A biological cycle in females that is important for pregnancy and understanding how people become pregnant.

Sex vs gender identity vs gender expression

Three distinct concepts related to individual identity that are important to differentiate within the basics of sex education.

Cisgender

A term categorized under sex ed basics used to describe an individual's gender identity.

Transgender

A term categorized under sex ed basics used to describe an individual's gender identity.

Sexual orientation

A key learning term used to characterize human attraction and identity within sex education.

Consent

A fundamental concept in sex education related to mutual agreement and healthy relationships.

Teenage parenting

A life experience involving social, emotional, and financial aspects for adolescents.

Teen sexual health

A field of health that affects a person's physical, social, and emotional health and is affected by puberty.

STI/STD

Acronyms for Sexually Transmitted Infections or Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Birth control/Contraceptives

Methods used to manage reproductive health, which may not eliminate the risk of STIs.

HIV

A specific common sexually transmitted infection (STI) identified as a 'Word to Know'.

HPV

A specific common sexually transmitted infection (STI) identified as a 'Word to Know'.

Chlamydia

A specific common sexually transmitted infection (STI) identified as a 'Word to Know'.

Gonorrhea

A specific common sexually transmitted infection (STI) identified as a 'Word to Know'.

Genital herpes

A specific common sexually transmitted infection (STI) identified as a 'Word to Know'.

Syphilis

A specific common sexually transmitted infection (STI) identified as a 'Word to Know'.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

A condition identified as a key term within the study of sexually transmitted infections.