Health Matters Year 8 Lesson 4 BEFORE SESSION ENSURE THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES AVAILABLE: FPA Contraception Display Case Condom Card Game (4 packs) Emergency Contraception (pharmacies in Poole) Posters Laminated Ground Rules with blue tak Evaluation for Students Evaluation for Teachers BEFORE SESSION PUT LAMINATED GROUND RULES ON BOARD, ENSURING ALL CAN SEE.

and not getting pregnant Contraception It’s what we do……. keeping safer…… and not getting pregnant What’s that? AFTER FIRST BUBBLE Contra means against Contraception means ‘the intentional prevention of conception (fertilisation of ovum by sperm)

Ground Rules Confidentiality Don’t be afraid to ask (no question is too silly) Respect and listen to each other Can you think of any other ground rules that we could set? AFTER FIRST BULLET POINT Confidentiality – What’s said in this room stays in this room AFTER FOURTH BULLET POINT Add any others ground rules the group would like to include, to the laminated sheet on the board.

Heterosexual Boys? Heterosexual Girls? Homosexuals (Gay Men)? What is the legal age of consent for: Heterosexual Boys? Heterosexual Girls? Homosexuals (Gay Men)? Lesbians (Gay Women)? Ensure that young people are aware that the age of consent is 16 for all groups

So the legal age of consent is 16 But that doesn’t mean you have to do it !!! It’s OK to say No !!! Consent means ‘you agree’ !!! AFTER FIRST BULLET POINT It doesn’t mean you have to do it, because you are 16 AFTER SECOND BULLET POINT It is ok to say no – not everyone is doing it – mention average age is 16 for boys and 17 for girls. Young people become sexually active at different times – it should be YOUR choice. Just because we are giving you this information now, you don’t have to use it now; it is information for the rest of your lives. AT END OF SLIDE If you have any worries following this session or haven’t understood something then your school nurse…………… is available………. or you can drop in to the Quay Advice Centre or discuss your concerns with a trusted adult.

REVISION What does your body look like? How does it work? Ask the students what they have already covered in school.

Recap – The Female Body Re-cap the female body

Recap - The Male Body Re-cap the male body

Relationships….. Your choice…….. However……. If you choose to become sexually active… Reinforce that it is your choice – you should never be forced into a relationship against your will.

So how can you AVOID getting pregnant? Don’t have sex Or use contraception There are two ways of not becoming pregnant AFTER SECOND BULLET POINT Practice safer aspects of ALL SEXUAL PRACTICES, particularly the ones we know young people are partaking in such as ORAL SEX

Contraception…..your choices

The Male Condom 98% effective if used properly Free from young people’s advice centres and through the C-Card Scheme. Emphasise that condoms are free from young peoples clinics and some other sources - ask the students.

The Contraceptive Pill 2 types – combined and progesterone only pill 99% effective if taken correctly Can only be obtained by prescription from a health professional BULLET POINT 1 Recommend combined pill as more suitable for young people. BULLET POINT 2 Taking the pill is a responsibility – it should be taken at the same time of day as this instils routine & means it is less likely to be forgotten. Some girls put a reminder on their mobile phone. If antibiotics are prescribed or a person suffers an episode of diarrhoea and vomiting the contraceptive pill should be continued but a condom should also be used for 7 days.

Remember Abstinence is the only 100% effective way of not getting pregnant and avoiding sexually transmitted infections. Condoms are the only type of contraception to prevent pregnancy AND protect against Sexually Transmitted Infections. Reinforce this message

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