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Now let’s look at how the dimensions are impacted when two people are in a relationship.
What is the implication to each when sex becomes the focus of a relationship?
Sex is not just a
PHYSICAL
act. For most people it is intensely intimate and it involves
all
the
dimensions. When two mature people who have made a commitment to each other engage in
sexual activity, its powerful bonding effect enhances the relationship. Outside of that
commitment, the power of sex can often cause turmoil and insecurity, bringing a negative effect:
Emotional – feeling unsure of the relationship, wondering about its exclusivity
Mental – thinking/worried about pregnancy, STDs/STIs, losing concentration
Social – experiencing a loss of trust by parents, a changed reputation, or a
change in
other relationships (e.g. friends and family)
Spiritual/Moral – being challenged, sneaking around, feeling guilty
When we are in relationships we should respect and honor others as whole people.
Being
PHYSICALLY
intimate with someone creates a strong
EMOTIONAL
bond
with that
person. If a breakup occurs, which frequently happens during teen years, there can be deep
emotional hurt.
No one wants to be valued for only one aspect of who they fully are or, worse yet, to be used as an
available “body part.” To do so, or to allow oneself to be treated in this manner, degrades the
human person and the intimate act of sex.
Conclude:
As human beings, we often emphasize one dimension over another, yet the goal is to
have all these dimensions of our lives working together in harmony, or “in sync.” What we do in
one facet of our lives affects one or more of the other four dimensions. Developing a wellness
plan now can optimize your health and guide your future. Poor choices can impact your future in
a negative way.
Have students identify some barriers to achieving future health.
[communicable diseases, obesity, drug and alcohol abuse]
C. Human Impact
1. Animals vs. Humans
Distribute the
Animals vs. Humans
worksheet
(pg. 1-J)
.
Read
the opening paragraph and instruct students to either complete it
privately, after which you will review answers, or work on it
together as a class.