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Further info for teachers

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Do now: 5 quick questions

1.

What are some of the rights that people have within a relationship?

2.

State three things a couple might talk honestly about before deciding to be physically intimate.

3.

Name three sexually transmitted infections

4.

Name three reliable forms of contraception

5.

What is the only contraception that will protect against both unplanned pregnancy AND sexually transmitted infections?

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Do now: 5 quick questions

1.

What are some of the rights that people have within a relationship?

  • Freedom
  • Safety
  • To freely give (or refuse) consent
  • Equality
  • Respect
  • Have own identity
  • Set own boundaries
  • Leave the relationship

2.

State three things a couple might talk honestly about before deciding to be physically intimate.

  • Feelings
  • Expectations
  • likes and dislikes
  • personal boundaries
  • contraception
  • sexual health checks.

3.

Name three sexually transmitted infections

Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, HIV, Herpes, Genital warts (HPV), Pubic lice

4.

Name three reliable forms of contraception

Condom (male and female), contraceptive pill, injection , implant, plastic (hormonal) IUD/IUS, copper IUD (coil), sterilisation, Emergency contraception (if taken within 3 days)

5.

What is the only contraception that will protect against both unplanned pregnancy AND sexually transmitted infections?

Male or female condom.

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Year 10 RSHE�Healthy relationships: Lesson two.

We are learning about:

Taking responsibility for our health

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Healthy relationships: Lesson two.

Learning objectives

  • We are learning to take responsibility for sexual and personal health
  • We are learning how to negotiate contraception use

Learning outcomes

At the end of this lesson you will be able to:

  • Recall some STIs and some forms of contraception
  • have confidence in being able to negotiate condom use within a relationship
  • Perform self-checks for breast and testicular cancer

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Anonymous questions

Please use the small pieces of paper to:

  • Write any questions that you’d prefer to ask anonymously, OR…
  • Write an evaluation at the end of the lesson: what did you like/not like/learn? OR…
  • Suggest something you’d like to learn more about in RSHE lessons or life skills.

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GROUND RULES

  • Everyone has the right to be heard and respected.
  • We won’t share our own, or anyone else’s personal experiences.
  • We will not ask others personal questions, including our teacher.
  • We won’t put anyone on the spot, and we have a right to pass.
  • We won’t judge or make assumptions about anyone.
  • We will comment on what was said, not the person who said it.
  • We will use language that won’t offend or upset people.

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Year 9 recall: sexually transmitted infections and contraception

Complete the table with as much information as you can remember

Sexually transmitted infections

Methods of Contraception

 

 

5 minutes

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Contraception negotiation

How could someone respond assertively to these statements?

I’m on the pill, you don’t need a condom

It doesn’t feel as good if we use protection

I guess you don’t really trust me

We’re both virgins so there aren’t any risks

I’m allergic to latex so we can’t use anything

Using protection interrupts everything

10 minutes

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Possible responses

  • In a respectful, trusting relationship, a person should see protecting their partner and themselves from unwanted consequences as paramount.
  • Wanting to use protection shows responsibility and respect, not a lack of trust.
  • Latex-free condoms and dental dams are available.
  • A range of condoms are available, including those that increase pleasure and sensitivity for both partners.
  • Non-barrier methods of contraception do not provide any protection against STIs.
  • It is possible to become pregnant the first time someone has vaginal sex and some STIs can be transmitted by people who have never had sex before (e.g. genital herpes from cold sores).

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Contraception negotiation

Read the contraception negotiation script. Discuss the following:

Is this effective communication?

Why? Why not?

How might both characters be feeling during this conversation?

How might both characters feel afterwards if they do have sex?

How could the script be reworked using assertive communication to reach a positive conclusion?

EXTENSION: 10 minutes

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Possible responses

  • Character B isn’t always being clear about what it is they want and need regarding protection. They might be worried about being judged, or if their partner might break up with them if they don’t agree to have sex without protection.
  • Character A is not respecting their partner’s need to use protection and is trying to persuade them to ignore their judgement about the risks around unprotected sex.
  • Character A might feel frustrated or excited to have sex, Character B might be feeling anxious, pressured or annoyed or hurt that they haven’t been listened to.
  • Afterwards, both characters might feel worried about an unplanned pregnancy or transmission of an STI.
  • They might also be concerned about the impact of the actions taken on their relationship, as not listening to the concerns of their partner can be hurtful and may affect levels of trust in the relationship

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Condom demonstration OPTIONAL in case anyone missed it in Y9

Your teacher will perform this demonstration or show you the video.

5 minutes

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Charity that promotes breast awareness in young people.

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Complete the boob quiz questions

  • School Pack Videos - CoppaFeel!
  • Show ‘Kris’ story’ and ‘Boob check 101’ videos

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Testicular cancer

  • Usually, the first thing people notice is a small, hard lump on the testis.

Some people also notice that one testis changes in size or shape.

Many lumps aren’t cancer, but it’s wise to get a lump checked out by a doctor, to be sure.

  • It’s not very common: around 1 in 12000 UK males are diagnosed with testicular cancer each year.
  • When diagnosed at its earliest stage, all men with testicular cancer will survive their disease for five years or more*. 98% survive for 10 years or more.

* A standard time measurement for cancer survival (stats from Cancer Research UK and NCIN)

  • It is not clearly linked to any preventable risk factors.

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In the unlikely event that someone develops testicular cancer, how can they ensure it’s caught early?

  • Check testes at least once a month. It’s much easier to remember if checking is done at every bath or shower time when testes are washed anyway.

  • While it’s not often a problem, having an undescended testis can make that testis a bit more vulnerable to testicular cancer.
    • If one or both testes seem to be missing from the scrotum, it’s best to get this checked out with a doctor to be sure everything is okay.

  • Who could a person talk to if they think they find a lump?

- Parent/guardian; doctor; school nurse.

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“What should I be checking for?”

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HAPPIER

HEALTHIER

LONGER

A charity supporting men’s health, physical and mental

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THE THREE STEPS OF

SELF-EXAMINATION

In the same way that girls and women can examine their breasts, �boys and men can check their testicles.

  1. Get to know what’s normal for you in terms of size and shape so �you can notice any changes
  2. Once a month, in the shower, roll one testicle between the thumb and fingers �to check for lumps, swelling, or pain, then repeat with the other one
  3. If you notice a change in size or shape, a lump that wasn’t there �before or if a testicle becomes painful, get it checked out

Visit www.movember.com/mens-health/testicular-cancer for more �information on self-examination and testicular cancer.

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TESTICULAR

CANCER QUIZ

�Have a go at the quiz in pairs or small groups.

You may not know some of the answers, but don’t be afraid to have a guess after giving each question some thought.

Your teacher will review the answers with you at the end.

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Other useful self-exam videos

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Signposting support

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