Communicating with your partner about STI's: My partner and I have been very close to having sex on several occasions. I am very worried about contracting an STI. I really don't know much about my partner's sexual history. How do I open the discussion or ask the questions concerning safe sex practices? How do I find out if there is anything I should be aware of in this person's past? What suggestions can you make on ways to introduce these topics? Examples: * I feel that we are both thinking about sex, but before I make a final decision, I have some concerns I'd like to discuss with you. * I've always practiced safe sex in the past and, if we're going to have sex, I think it's important for us to use condoms. *What type of protection do you have if we decide to have sex? This it the type of protection that I have. * I know that if you really care about me you will be willing to use a condom. * I really like you and I hope we can have a more intimate relationship at some point. But I think there are some important things we should talk about first. | Do Now: 4 Corners 20-15-10 Push Ups Sit Ups Learning Target What are some guidelines for safer sex? Why do people change their minds about having sex?List the reasons why someone would choose abstinence. How can you protect yourself from STI's? What are some of the side affects of being contracted with an STI? Seed Questions What is abstinence and what are some of the reasons someone would choose abstinence? Who is affected by STI's? What are some common STI's? If you choose to have sexual interactions, what are ways that you can practice safer sex? How do I open the discussion or ask questions concerning safe sex practices? Activity Am-1 Play Community Am-2 RE-Do WORKout! AM-4 21 Football Pm-1 RE-Do WORKout! Pm-4 21 Football Closure: Numbered Heads Together What suggestions can you make on ways to introduce these topics? |