1. Exploring sex and
sexuality

2. Sex
Refers to the physical characteristics that
identify a person as either male or female
that are determined by nature.
Sex has to do with;
Type of genital organs one has (penis,
vagina)
Ability to produce sperms or ova.

3. Sexuality
Refers to feelings, behaviors, attitudes
and values related to;
Sex
Being in love
Sexual intercourse
Sex organs
Sexual preference
Religious and cultural views on sexuality
How we define what is male or female

4. Why we don’t teach or talk about
sexuality.
It is believed teaching young people about
sexuality will encourage them to engage in
sexuality activities.
Those who talk about sexuality are considered
to be sexually loose.
People are shy/embarrassed to talk/teach
about sexuality.
Some people feel guilty, ashamed, dirty or
even bad about same aspects of their own
sexuality.
In some communities it a taboo to teach or talk
about sex or sexuality.

5. Can we discuss HIV/AIDS without
talking or discussing sex and
sexuality?

6. Write the followings words in kiswahili and
your mother tongue.
Sex Testicles
Penis Vaginal fluids
Vagina Clitoris
Anal sex Masturbation
Oral sex Semen
Buttocks Breasts
Homosexuality Orgasm

7. There are many words that are used to
describe sex and sexuality
Different people perceive these words
differently – some are very
uncomfortable especially with the more
explicit terms while others are quite
comfortable.

8. As peer educators;
we need to be sensitive about these
differences and also appreciate our
own preferences
If we are quite comfortable using
certain terms, we should not assume
everyone else is.
If you are not comfortable with some of
the sexual terms some of your peers
use, you can tell them about your
discomfort.

9. Cont..
However we need to work at being
comfortable with using or hearing
many of these sexual words.
However, when the words are used in
the right context and to convey the
desired message, people will hardly
ever take offence.

10. Thank You