Health Grades 7-9

Check out this slide show to get an explanation of the various parts of the female reproductive system.

There are a lot of contraceptives available to people. But is one better than the other? How does each one work? Related Lesson

Our bodies undergo a series of extraordinary metamorphoses: we grow, experience puberty, and many of us reproduce. Hormones drive all of these changes. Related Lesson

This video gives a description of women's monthly menstrual cycles or periods. The video includes information about the biological and hormonal changes during the cycle. Related Lesson

At some point, most sexually active people will be infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV. There are over 100 types of HPV, and most of the time the body eliminates infections without symptoms— but some strains can pose serious health risks down the line. How can you protect yourself from HPV? Related Lesson

Explore the common causes and treatments of yeast infections, which affect 3 out of every 4 people with a vagina. Related Lesson

What are the evolutionary explanations for the human menstrual cycle? This video adds a unique understanding to human menstruation, pregnancy and women's health. Related Lesson

This 2-minute video explains how traits pass from parents to offspring. Learn how each offspring is a mix of inherited traits.

Over the course of 15 episodes, sexologist Shan Boodram will introduce you to the surprising, fascinating, wildly diverse, utterly normal realm of human sexuality.

In this episode, we’ll discover that variation is the name of the game when it comes to sexuality. People differ in how they have sex, why they have sex, and how they define what sex means.

Let's shine a spotlight on the Vagina and Co., dispelling a long history of shame and mystery to actually understand our bodies.

Today, we'll break down the history, myths, and assumptions we’ve made about penises, from the “right” size to circumcision, and from erections to blue balls.

Let's uncover the differences between sex and gender, and explore what it looks like when the gender assigned to a person doesn’t match who they really are.

Today, we'll explore the many facets and variations of sexual orientation, and trace the history of homosexuality to the modern day LGBTQIA+ community.

We're going to bust virginity myths and learn why women have traditionally faced stronger pressure to remain virgins. We’ll explore the ways social scripts guide what we think about sex—but aren’t the final word on how we live our lives.

Let's talk about the most common sexually transmitted infections and how to prevent and treat them. Turns out, sexual responsibility is a lot easier than you think.

We'll talk about the complicated history of birth control and many of the options available today—plus, why we still don’t have a male pill.

Let's go on a complex journey of getting pregnant, being pregnant, and going through childbirth—with all the strange symptoms and fascinating science that entails.

Let's talk about what happens during abortions, why people get them, and what people actually think about the topic.

We’ll explore how affirmative consent reframed the conversation, why context matters, and the importance of checking in with your partner — and yourself!

In this episode, we unpack the pros and cons of pornography, its long and storied history, and how to engage with it critically and safely.

In this episode, we’ll break down “the Big O”—its physical aspects, gendered expectations, and misconceptions.

We’ll uncover the history of how masturbation became taboo, the person who made sex toys better for everyone, and the ways masturbation can actually be good for you.

Today, we’ll learn that some “unusual” sexual desires are actually pretty common. We’ll discuss the differences between kinks, fetishes, and paraphilias, and the subjective nature of what’s “normal.”