Safer Sex Practices and Assertive Communication Techniques for Teens
Explore safer sex practices such as abstinence, limiting partners, and proper contraceptive use to reduce risks of STIs, pregnancy, and emotional impacts. Learn about passive, aggressive, and assertive communication styles, emphasizing the importance of assertive communication in expressing feelings and ideas effectively.
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Safer Sex Grade 9 PPL10 Adapted and reproduced with permission from Alberta Health Services
Lesson Content Determine what safer sex practices are Identify passive, aggressive and assertive communication styles Identify how to use barrier protection properly Apply assertive communication techniques to express feelings and ideas
What is a teenager who engages in unsafe sexual practices at risk of? Exposure to a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Pregnancy Emotional Impacts
What are some safer sex practices? Maintain abstinence / Postpone sexual activity Limit partners Communicate with each other about safe sex Access and use contraceptives properly and consistently
Types of Communication PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE Think of themselves first, at the expense of others ASSERTIVE Stand up for their rights without denying other people theirs Respect themselves as well as others. Ask for what they want in a straightforward manner Strong and steady voice Give in and say yes even when they don t want to Put the feelings and concerns of others before their own Keep their concerns to themselves Soft, uncertain voice Dominate others Use threats or force Loud and explosive Downcast eyes Demanding Good eye contact Nervous Cannot control temper Confident My thoughts are not important I guess, maybe Is everyone else doing it? This is what I want This is what I think You better, if you don t then I would like to hear what you think
Introduction to Barrier Methods What are the reasons to use barrier methods? Effective at protecting against pregnancy Minimize the risk of acquiring or transmitting most STIs Easily available Inexpensive
Assertive Communication The Goal To protect yourself and your partner from pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Clear, specific, and use I messages Content I feel_____when_____and I want_____ Voice Clear, and firm Facial Expression Give direct eye contact Posture Self-assured Your feelings Confident of your feelings and decisions, self-respecting Another s feelings Respected
Communicating About Condoms Example 1: INEFFECTIVE Steven and Terah have been dating for several months and have gotten close to having sex. Steven wants to use protection during sex. Steven: Terah, could I talk to you about something? Terah: Sure Steven, we can talk about anything. What is it? Steven: I want to talk about having sex. Terah: Talking about sex isn t very romantic. I mean, let s just see what happens. Steven: Well, I know it isn t very romantic, and I m sorry. I was just hoping we could talk. Terah: I want to talk, too. Just not about that. Let s talk about what Kristal did in biology class.
Communicating About Condoms Example 2: EFFECTIVE Steven and Terah have been dating for several months and have gotten close to having sex. Steven wants to use protection during sex. Terah, could I talk to you about something? Sure Steven, we can talk about anything. What is it? I want to talk about using protection during sex. Talking about sex isn t very romantic. I mean, let s just see what happens. I think talking about sex is very romantic. It shows how much I care about you. I want us to be prepared if we decide to make love you know, use a condom. You mean you want to use condoms? Sure, I care about both of us. I don t want us to take the chance of getting an infection or us getting pregnant. Steven: Terah: Steven: Terah: Steven: Terah: Steven:
