The historical aspects of sexuality inform students that today's human struggles are not unique. Students learn about contraception, pregnancy and childbirth, sexually transmitted infections, myths and misconceptions, and, of course, the biopsychosocial development of children, adolescents, and adults.
Sexuality is one of the fundamental drives behind everyone's feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It defines the means of biological reproduction, describes psychological and sociological representations of self, and orients a person's attraction to others. Further, it shapes the brain and body to be pleasure-seeking.
Gender and sexuality are centrally important forces that shape every aspect of our lives: we know our bodies, minds and selves through our gender and our sex. as a society, legal definitions and social expectations about women and men sex and reproduction organize our medical, legal, educational and political systems.