SEXUAL
HYGIENE
LESSON
OBJECTIVES
- Identify the important health
habits for the developing
adolescents
- Observe maintaining good
hygiene
- Know when to seek help from a
health care professional
INTRODUCTION
- Normal part of developing into an adult
Puberty causes all kinds of changes in the adolescent’s body.
- These changes can be a source of anxiety to the growing teen
- Smelly breath and underarms?
- Personal hygiene and healthy habits are important life skills for
- the teen
LAUNCH
EVENT
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REFLECT ON THE MYTHS
OF HYGIENE PRACTICES
AS YOU GROW UP
WHAT ARE SOME OF
THE CHANGES IN
YOUR BODY THAT
MADE YOU STRESSED
OR ANXIOUS?
OILY HAIR
OILY HAIR
- Hormones that create acne are the same ones that can make you feel like you’re suddenly
styling your hair with a comb dipped in motor oil
-Each strand of hair has its own sebaceous oil gland which keeps the hair shiny and waterproof
-shiny, oily and greasy
During puberty, when sebaceous glands produce extra oil, it can make your hair look too
-Washing your hair every day or every other day can help control oily hair
-Dozens of shampoos
-Try one that is especially formulated for oily hair
-Do not rub too hard - can irritate your scalp or damage your hair
-Conditioner
- Pay close attention to the products you use
- Some styling gels or lotions can add extra grease to your hair
- Greaseless or oil free
SWEAT AND BODY ODOR
SWEAT AND BODY ODOR
- Perspiration or sweat comes from sweat glands in your body
- stronger smelling odor
Glands become active and begin to secrete different chemicals into the sweat that has a
- Odor under your armpits
- Best way to keep clean is to bathe or shower every day using a mild soap and warm water.
- Wash away any bacteria that contribute to the smells
- Wearing clean clothes, socks and underwear
- Deodorant or deodorant with antiperspirants
- Deodorants get rid of the odor of sweat by covering it up
- Antiperspirants stop or dry up perspiration
- Read the directions - use them at night or daytime
- If you do not think you smell and you take daily baths or showers and wear clean clothes
- You may be fine without them
BODY HAIR
- Body hair in new places
- Shave in places where body hair grows - that is up to you
- Some guys who grow facial hair like it to develop into a mustache and beard
- Some girls may decide to leave the hair on their legs and under their arms as is.
- If you decide to shave
- Traditional razor with shaving cream or gel
- The blade is new and sharp to prevent cuts and nicks
- Shaving cream or gel- better than soap because they make it easier to pull the razor
against your skin
- Electric razor
- Whether you shave your legs, armpits or face - go slowly
- Older siblings or adults can be a big help when you’re learning to shave
- Ask for tips
- You might want to avoid shaving your pubic hair because when it grows back in, the skin
may be irritated and itchy
DENTAL HYGIENE
- Dentists say that the most important part of tooth care happens at home.
- Brushing and flossing properly along with regular dental checkups can prevent tooth decay
and gum disease
- Remove the plaque that coats the teeth
- Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day
- Brushing also stimulates the gums which keep them healthy and prevent gum disease.
DENTAL HYGIENE
- Toothpastes
- Fluoride- most common active ingredient in toothpaste is what prevents cavities
- If you have teeth that are sensitive to heat, cold and pressure, you may want to try a special
toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
- Talk with your dentist
TIPS ON PROPER BRUSHING
- Dentists say that the minimum time you should spend brushing your teeth is two minutes
twice a day
- https://youtu.be/xm9c5HAUBpY
HEALTHCARE CHECK
FOR THE FEMALE
SELF BREAST EXAM
- The best time for a self-breast exam is about a week after the last day of your menstrual
period
- When your breasts are not tender and swollen
- This should be done at the same time each month when you no longer have your menstrual
period
- https://youtu.be/LrfE6JUwIms
KEEPING THE EXTERNAL FEMALE
GENITALIA CLEAN
- during menstruation
Use soap and water to wash the external genitalia and your underarms every day especially
- Use either a disposable pad made of cotton which has a nylon base
- Properly dispose of the pad after each use
- Wash only the external genitalia. Do not clean the inside part of the vagina
- towards the vagina. This will allow the germs to enter the inner genitalia easily and cause
While washing, wash starting from the vagina towards the anus. Do not wash from the anus
infection
- Be aware of abnormal fluids from your vagina.
- professional
If you see any changes in the vaginal fluid- a change in color or odor, please visit a health
VAGINA ADVICE AND VAGINAL COMMANDMENTS
- https://youtu.be/1yDZNKo4EpA
- https://youtu.be/Rm2h5YoIYWw
IS THIS NORMAL OR ABNORMAL
VAGINAL DISCHARGE
HEALTHCARE CHECK
FOR THE MALE
KEEPING THE EXTERNAL MALE
GENITALIA CLEAN
- Wash the external genitalia at least daily with soap and water as you wash the rest of the
body
- Boys who are not circumcised need to pull back the foreskin and gently wash underneath it
with clean water
- Be aware of any abnormal fluids coming from your penis
- If you see any abnormal fluid or wound, please visit a health professional
- Washing your penis with too much soap and shower gels can cause soreness
- Dry it gently
- If you want to use soap, choose a mild or non-perfumed soap for reduce the risk of skin
irritation.
- Clean the base of the penis and testicles.
- Sweat and hair can combine to produce a strong smell
- Clean the area between the testicles and the anus
TESTICULAR SELF EXAM
- https://youtu.be/24aXN8ZLQOU
MOVEMBER- NO SHAVE NOVEMBER
MOVEMBER OR NO SHAVE
NOVEMBER
- Movement to raise awareness for cancer
- testicular or prostate cancer
- Movember - Raises funds and awareness for men’s health
- Use the power of moustache to create conversation surrounding men’s health
CHALLENGE
- For the month of November
- Participate in No shave November
- Don’t just post the photos
- Choose an issue or a topic you want to talk about and raise awareness about it
- Use your platform - social media accounts
WHAT ARE OTHER
HEALTH CARE TIPS
YOU CAN SHARE TO
THE CLASS?
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