Chapter 23 Check Your Health and Wellness Skills In this chapter, you will learn skills for making healthy decisions about sexuality. To understand the skills you currently use, take the following inventory of your behaviors. Indicate how well you think you use each skill. Use a scale of 1–5, 1 meaning you do not use the skill and 5 meaning you feel completely comfortable using it. Skill How Well Do You Use Each Skill? I understand that sexuality is a normal part of development. I show respect for people of different sexes, gender identities, and sexual orientations. I feel confident in who I am, whether I fit gender stereotypes or not. I speak up if I witness other people showing homophobia. I know that portrayals of sex in the media aren’t usually realistic. I understand my own values and beliefs about sexual activity. I know how the consequences of a sexual relationship could change my future. I discuss my expectations, consent, and boundaries about sexual activity with a partner. I respect others’ consent and boundaries about sexual activity. I use the decision-making process to make healthy decisions about sexual activity. Total: Add up your responses to each statement. The higher your score, the more comfortable you feel making healthy decisions about sexuality. Which skill do you think is most important for you? Which skill is the most challenging for you? Which skill would you most like to improve? In this chapter, you will learn how to perform these skills better and more often. Understanding Sexuality Lesson 23.1 Aspects of Sexuality Lesson 23.2 Sexual Feelings and Behavior Look for the skills icon throughout this chapter for opportunities to practice your health skills. Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 800