Chapter 3 Lesson 3

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Chapter 3 Lesson 3

• Hormones Sexual Feelings

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Youll learn to

• Examine the effect of hormones on the body
  systems.
• Demonstrate healthful decision-making skills that
  show responsible behaviors for your health and
  the health of others.

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Sexual Feelings and Response

• Sexual feelings are normal and healthy, and they
  are controlled by the same hormones that affect
  your physical growth.
• Hormones are chemical substances that regulate
  the activities of different body cells and organs.

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Sexual Feelings and Response continued

• Sex hormones cause the body to respond to
  stimulation (kissing, watching a movie, holding
  hands, thinking about a date)
• The heart rate increases, breathing speeds up,
  hands feel clammy, face gets flush.
• In the male, the penis becomes erect the female,
  vaginal fluids are secreted.

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Sexual Feelings and Response continued

• They are entirely natural, and people cannot keep
  them from occurring.
• However, a person can and must decide what to do
  about them.
• It can be difficult to make a responsible
  decision once sexual tension builds up.
• It is a good idea to establish predetermined
  limits on sexual behavior stop things before
  they get going.
• Establishing limits will help you act maturely
  and responsibly.

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Sexual Feelings Responsible Decisions

• Strong physical feelings of attraction should not
  be confused with love.
• Hormones cause sexual feelings
• You have complete control over what to do about
  these feelings
• If you feel overwhelmed, remind yourself of your
  long-term goals

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Sexual Feelings Responsible Decisions continued

• Consequences of engaging in sexual behavior may
  keep you from pursuing your dreams
• Keeping your goals in mind will help you make
  mature, responsible decisions

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Sexual Feelings Responsible Decisions continued

• Your body has some urges you cannot control
  (hunger, sleepy, sexually aroused)
• Just as you can control when you eat and sleep,
  you can how you respond to sexual feelings.

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Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Review Questions p. 46

1. What causes the bodys response to sexual
   stimulation?
2. Name four of the bodys first physiological
   responses to sexual stimulation.
3. Explain why it is important for a teen to
   establish predetermined limits on sexual behavior
   before he or she encounters a situation where a
   decision must be made,
4. Are sexual feelings and love the same thing?
   Explain your answer.