Adolescent sexuality

Abstract

Adolescent sexuality is an important issue that is encountered while dealing with the problems of adolescents. The HEEADSSS (home, education, eating habits, activities, depression, substance use, sexuality and safety) approach gives us an idea of the general problems involved, when an adolescent (he/she) constantly feels uncomfortable about the changes in the body and also when the natural interest towards the opposite sex, expected during the stage, is not evinced. Hence adolescents may harbor the idea that there is a deviation in their sexual orientation and may imagine themselves to be either gay or lesbian. One should address the problems associated with this stage such as sexual abuse, STD, pregnancy and other infections also.