Kristi Silva

CFS259
4/3/17

Discussion Board #2

How is knowledge of sexual anatomy and physiology related to

cultural and health practices in the U.S. and other cultures? Do
you believe it is important for people to learn about reproductive
and sexual physiology? Why or why not? How might correct
knowledge of anatomy and physiology change health and culture-
related behaviors?
Sexual anatomy and physiology is viewed differently between the
U.S. and other countries of different cultures. It relates to health
practices around the world by understanding how the organs work
to meet the needs of a healthy and sexual relationship as well as
how everything works when it comes time to reproduce or during
health problems that relate to the sexual organs. In 1994 there
was a major meeting with the U.N. on population and
development. It was declared in this meeting that sexuality,
health, human rights and affirming reproductive health shows that
people can have a satisfying sex life. There are some countries
such as Africa

The knowledge of sexual anatomy and physiology and its relation

to cultural and health practices in the U.S. and other cultures is
the study in the development of how one affects the other. The
sexual anatomy of a man or a woman can effect certain
behaviors, and health concerns; it could also be the influence of a
healthy sex life. By having sexual knowledge you can identify
myths and superstitions that stem from cultures; this will lead to a
better understanding and better decision making for the future.
It is important for women (and men) to understand the structure
of the female reproductive system, which is really a marvel of
biological engineering (Carroll, 2010, pg. 116). I do believe that it
is important to learn about the reproductive and sexual
physiology because it will not only allow you to make good
decision in your sexual behavior, or allow you to understand your
bodys needs and wants but also when you know your body you
can detect anything that may be off and cause a health issue. By
having correct knowledge of the sexual anatomy, reproductive
system and sexual health it has been found that it leads to safer
decisions in sexual activity; and because sexual activity is safer
there will be less outbreaks of sexual health problems such as
STIs and STDs.

Carroll, J.L. (2010). Sexuality Now embracing diversity.

Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Belmont, CA. (page 116)
ChildTrends. (N.D.). Knowledge and Reproductive and Sexual
Health. PerformWell. Retrieved from
http://www.performwell.org/index.php/identify-outcomes/10-
indicators/131-knowledge-about-reproductive-and-sexual-health
Jones, & Bartlett Publishers. (N.D.). Introducing the Dimensions of
Human Sexuality. Sexuality.jbpub.com. (page 27) Retrieved from
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