KNTV SEX

PROGRAMME 3: THE ACT OF SEX

ACTIVITIES

Guidance

Teachers should refer to the general Guidance and undertake a group agreement before viewing the programmes and undertaking the activities.

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Discussion questions

• Kierky says Slabovia is a bit 'backward' compared to the UK when it comes to talking about sex. Do you think the UK is particularly 'forward'? How does it compare to other countries?
• Some religions say the act of sex should be about procreation only. What do you think about this? How does it impact on contraception use for example? How might it impact on people's relationships? Think of both positive and negative impacts.
• Think about celibacy. What groups of people make the decision not to have sex a positive choice, and why? What might be the benefits of abstaining from sexual activity? Why is it thought to be preferable to be in a stable, loving relationship before engaging in sexual activity? Remind students that two-thirds of young people wait until they are over 16 to have sex, and those who don't wait often regret it. Why might that be?
• Who would you talk to? Kierky says talking to parents can be difficult. Is this true? How can we start talking to our parents about sex? Do we want to? Do they want to talk to us about it? Research shows that when parent-child communication is good, young people are less likely to get involved in risky behaviour in their teens. Why might this be true?

Activity ideas

• Work in groups to come up with all the words you know for sexual intercourse. (Again, this gets it all out of the way – students won't be able to shock the teacher after this!) Decide on appropriate language for using in the classroom, referring back to the group agreement.
• Investigate young people's rights and responsibilities around sexual activity, including the law. www.healthyrespect.co.uk has a section for young people on rights, responsibilities and the law that may be helpful.
• Devise a guide for parents – 'An introduction to talking about sex with your teenager'. Some guides already exist:
  
  www.ltscotland.org.uk/sexandrelationshipseducation/about/engaging/index.asp
  Booklet PDFs aimed at parents and carers, giving advice on talking to children or teenagers about relationships and sexual health.
  
  www.healthyrespect.co.uk/downloads-and-campaigns/resources-for-professionals.htm?pageindex=3
  Homework activities for sex and relationship education developed by Healthy Respect.