Appreciate one’s own body.
Seek further information about reproduction as needed.
Affirm that human development includes sexual development that may or may not include reproduction or genital sexual experience.
Interact with both genders in respectful and appropriate ways.
Affirm one’s own sexual orientation and respect the sexual orientation of others.
Express love and intimacy in appropriate ways.
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships.
Avoid exploitative or manipulative relationships.
Make informed choices about family options and lifestyles.
Exhibit skills that enhance personal relationships.
Identify and live according to one’s values.
Take responsibility for one’s own behavior.
Practice effective decision-making.
Communicate effectively with family, peers, and partners.
Enjoy and express one’s sexuality throughout life.
Express one’s sexuality in ways congruent with one’s values.
Discriminate between life-enhancing sexual behaviors and those that are harmful to self and/or others.
Express one’s sexuality while respecting the rights of others.
Seek new information to enhance one’s sexuality.
Use contraception effectively to avoid unintended pregnancy.
Prevent sexual abuse.
Seek early prenatal care.
Avoid contracting or transmitting a sexually transmitted disease, including HIV.
Practice health-promoting behaviors, such as regular check-ups, breast and testicular self-exam, and early identification of potential problems.
Demonstrate tolerance for people with different sexual values and lifestyles.
Exercise democratic responsibility to influence legislation dealing with sexual issues.
Assess the impact of family, cultural, religious, media, and societal messages on one’s thoughts, feelings, values, and behaviors related to sexuality.
Promote the rights of all people to accurate sexuality information.
Avoid behaviors that exhibit prejudice and bigotry.
Reject stereotypes about the sexuality of diverse populations.
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