EROGENOUS

ZONE
a sensitive area on the body that causes
sexual arousal when it is touched.
(érōs "love" and English -genous "producing" from Greek,
-genḗs "born") is an area of the human body that has
heightened sensitivity, the stimulation of which may
generate a sexual response, such as relaxation, the
production of sexual fantasies, sexual arousal, and orgasm.
Two Classifications of Erogenous zones:
Nonspecific zones
In these zones, the skin is similar to normal-haired skin and has the normal
high density of nerves and hair follicles. These areas include the sides and
back of the neck, the inner arms, the axillae (armpits) and sides of the thorax
(chest). An exaggerated tickle and anticipatory response are responsible for
the heightened sensual response.

Specific zones
Specific zones are associated with sexual response, and include the lips and
nipples in addition to areas of the genitals, notably the foreskin and corona of
the glans penis, clitoris and rest of the vulva, and perianal skin.
Genitals
Male
Males can be aroused by stimulation to the sides of the glans
and penis, upper side of the glans, the foreskin, the front side of
the scrotum, the skin between the scrotum and anus perineum,
and around the anus.
Female
Parts of the vulva, especially the clitoris, are erogenous zones.
While the vagina is not especially sensitive as a whole, its lower
third (the area close to the entrance) has concentrations of the
nerve endings that can provide pleasurable sensations during
sexual activity when stimulated; this is also called the anterior
wall of the vagina or the outer one-third of the vagina, and it
contains the majority of the vaginal nerve endings, making it
more sensitive to touch than the inner two-thirds of the vaginal
barrel.
Head
• Mouth
The lips and tongue are sensitive and can be stimulated by
kissing and licking. Biting at the lip can also provide stimulus.
• Neck
The neck, clavicle area and the back of the neck are very
sensitive in both males and females, which can be stimulated
by licking, kissing or light caressing. Some people also like
being bitten gently in these areas, often to the point that a
"hickey", or "love-bite" is formed
• Ears
Some people find whispering or breathing softly in the ear to
be pleasurable and relaxing, as well as licking, biting,
caressing and/or kissing it especially the area of and behind
the earlobe.
Torso
 Chest

The areola and nipple contain Golgi-Mazzoni, Vater-Pacini and

genital corpuscles. No Meissner's corpuscles and few organized
nerve endings are present.[1] There are concentrations of nerve
tissue in the area of ducts and masses of smooth muscle.
 Abdomen and navel

Many people find stimulation (kissing, biting, scratching,

tickling, caressing) of the abdomen to be pleasurable, especially
close to the pubic region. It can cause strong arousal in men and
women, in some even stronger than stimulation of the genitals.
The navel is one of the many erogenous zones that has
heightened sensitivity.
 Sacrum

The sacrum, the triangular bone located near the base of the
spine, is also an erogenous zone.
Arms
The skin of the arms, and specifically the softer skin of the
inner arms and across the creased mid-arm bend covering
the ventral side of the elbow, are highly sensitive to manual
or oral stimulation. Caressing with fingers or tongue, more
vigorous kneading, and butterfly kissing can initiate arousal
and, in some cases, induce clitoral/vaginal orgasm or penile
ejaculation without direct contact with the latter areas.
Armpits
Some consider the armpits to be an erogenous zone, despite
the similarity of the axillae (armpits) to normal-haired skin
in both the density of nerves and hair follicles. Exaggerated
or anticipated digital (fingers, toes) or oral (mouth, lips,
tongue) stimulation is believed to be responsible for the
heightened sensual response.
Fingers

The fingertips have many nerves and are responsive to very

light touches, like the brushing of a tongue, light fingernail
scratching or teeth stroking. The sides of the fingers are
somewhat less sensitive and more ticklish.[citation needed]
Both light and firmer touches work well at the junction of
the fingers. Human fingertips are the second-most sensitive
parts of the body, after the tongue.
 Legs

The thighs can be sensitive to touch.

An exaggerated tickle on the back of the legs
and knees can also be sensitive for some.
Feet and toes

Because of the concentration of nerve endings in the sole

and digits of the human foot—and possibly due to the close
proximity between the area of the brain dealing with tactile
sensations from the feet and the area dealing with
sensations from the genitals—the sensations produced by
both the licking of the feet and sucking of toes can be
pleasurable to some people. Similarly, massaging the sole of
the foot can also produce stimulation. Many people are
extremely ticklish in the foot area, especially on the soles
HUMAN SEXUAL
BEHAVIOR
AND ITS TYPES
 Human sexual behavior
- any activity solitary, between
two persons, or in a group that
induces sexual arousal.
Types Of Behavior
Solitary behavior - involving only one individual
Sociosexual behavior- involving more than one person.
Heterosexual behavior - male with female
Homosexual behavior - male with male or female with female
 Physiological Aspects
Sexual response Sexual response follows a pattern of
sequential stages or phases when sexual
activity is continued.
excitement phase - marked by increase in pulse and blood
pressure
plateau phase - which is generally of brief duration

- Orgasm lasts for a few seconds (normally

not over ten)
resolution phase - the return to a normal or subnormal
physiological state.
 Sexual problems

Physiological problem
Psychological problem
Premature Ejaculation
Social Control of Sexual Behavior
control endless competition
control of forced sexual relationships
Endogamy, holding the choice within one’s group,
increases group solidarity but tends to isolate the group
and limit itsforcing
Exogamy, politicalthe
strength. 
individual to marry outside the
group, dilutes group loyalty but increases group size
and power through new external liaisons.
 three sorts of exceptions to sexual restrictions
Divorce
Exceptions based on kinship
Exceptions based on special occasions

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Infections transmitted primarily by sexual contact are referred to
as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Caused by a variety of
microbial agents that thrive in warm, moist environments such as
the mucous membranes of the vagina, urethra, anus, and
mouth, STDs are diagnosed most frequently in individuals who
engage in sexual activity with many partners.
 Common sexually transmitted organisms
Bacteria, parasites, and viruses are the most common
microbial agents involved in the sexual transmission of
disease. Bacterial agents include Neisseria gonorrhoeae,
which causes gonorrhea and predominantly involves the
ureter in men and the cervix in women, and 
Treponema pallidum, which is responsible for syphilis.
The parasite Chlamydia trachomatis causes a variety of
disorders—in women, urethritis, cervicitis, and salpingitis
(inflammation of the ureter, cervix, and fallopian tubes,
respectively) and, in men, nongonococcal urethritis.
Sexually transmitted viral agents include the human 
papillomavirus, which causes genital warts. Infection by
this virus, of which there are more than 20 types, has
been linked to cervical carcinoma. Herpes simplex virus
 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a pernicious
infectious agent that attacks the immune system, leading to its progressive
destruction. The virus is found in highest concentrations in the blood, semen,
and vaginal and cervical fluids of the human body and can be harboured
asymptomatically for 10 years or more. Although the primary route of
transmission is sexual, HIV also is spread by the use of infected needles
among intravenous drug users, by the exchange of infected blood products,
and from an infected mother to her fetus during pregnancy.
The progression of the syndrome does not follow a defined path; instead
nonspecific symptoms reflect the myriad effects of a failing immune system.
These symptoms are referred to as AIDS-related complex (ARC) and
include fever, rashes, weight loss, and wasting. Opportunistic infections such
as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, neoplasms such as Kaposi’s sarcoma,
and central nervous system dysfunction are also common complications. The
patient eventually dies, unable to mount an immunologic defense against the
constant onslaught of infections.
A blood test can be used to detect HIV infection before the symptoms begin
to manifest themselves, and all individuals who may be at even the slightest
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL METHODS OF
CONTRACEPTION
ARTIFICIAL METHODS
NATURAL METHOD
a. Oral Contraceptives
a. abstinence- refraining from b. Transdermal Patch
sexual intercourse c. Vaginal Ring
b. Calendar method d. Subdermal Implants
c. Basal body temperature e. Hormonal Injections
d. Cervical Mucus Method f. Intrauterine Device
e. Ovulation detection g. Chemical Barriers
f. Coitus Interrupts h. Diaphragm
i. Cervical Cap
j. Male Condoms
k. Female Condoms
l. Surgical Methods
 MODULE 2: UNPACKING THE SELF
ACTIVITY

MODULE 2: LESSON 1: The Physical and Sexual Self

DEFINING BEAUTY
Complete the sentences below.
1. For me, beauty means
___________________________________________________________________
_________
2. A beautiful person is
___________________________________________________________________
___________
3. I am beautiful because
_______________________________________________________________
Fill out the table below by listing the common secondary sexual male and female
characteristicsMale Secondary Sexual Female Secondary Sexual
Characteristics Characteristics
 ANALYSIS
1. When do we usually observe the changes listed above for males and females
2. Were you able to experience the same changes? When?
3. If you were not able to experience the above listed changes, what might
have caused such difference?
4. How does the society shape the sexual behavior of an individual?
5. Can we really change our natural or innate sexual organ and sexual
response?

APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT

1. Creative Work. Propose a program in school or community that will raise the
awareness of the students and to help eliminate sexually transmitted diseases
especially among the youth.
2. Agree or Disagree. Are you in favor of legalizing marriage among
homosexuals and transgender? Why?