Empowering Choices: Safe Sex and Contraception

Empowering Choices: Safe Sex and Contraception

Learning Objective

Understand the importance of safe sex and contraception in preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.

What do you already know about safe sex and contraception?

Definition of Safe Sex

Safe sex refers to sexual activity that is free from the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

Types of Contraception

Contraception includes methods like condoms, birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and implants, which prevent pregnancy.

Importance of Contraception

Using contraception not only prevents unwanted pregnancies but also protects against sexually transmitted infections, empowering individuals to make informed choices about their sexual health.

Contraception Myths vs. Facts

Debunk common myths about contraception and provide accurate information to dispel misconceptions.

Contraception Access and Resources

Access to contraception and sexual health resources is essential for individuals to make informed decisions about their sexual health.

Communication and Consent

Effective communication and obtaining consent are crucial aspects of practicing safe sex and using contraception.

Empowerment and Responsibility

Empowering individuals to take responsibility for their sexual health and make informed choices contributes to a safer and healthier society.

What is safe sex?

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.