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Department of Education TVET Division
HIV/AIDS & STI Teacher Guide
Lesson 34
By the end of this lesson students can…
2.4 Discuss common questions and concerns about sex
2.5 List factors that lead to a healthy responsible sex life
Resources: Statement prepared for the board
a. Introduction: (15 mins)
Write this statement on the board.
When is a good time to have sex
Ask students to discuss this with their partner. Sex is an important emotional event.
When would be a good age What would need to be in your life Collect feedback
onto the board
E.g. when you are married to someone you love; when you don’t feel forced or
pressured.
Say, “Remember the principles of healthy and responsible sex:
• Both the man and woman should want to have sex – sex should not be
forced, should not break the moral values of the man or woman and should
not be when you are too young
• Sex should be private, pleasurable and in a loving relationship
• Sex should be responsible and safe
• Sex should not hurt anyone emotionally, physically or spiritually
• Sex should not be against your values
• Sex may have consequences – physical and emotional
b. Main Activity: (30 mins) What would young men and women ask about sex
In same sex groups students should brainstorm likely questions young men and
women would ask and what an accurate and positive response should be from a
peer. Students should use the Resource Book to plan the answers. For example,
Q: Do you have to have an orgasm to have sex
A: No, sometimes the man or the woman do not have an orgasm. Everyone is
different and sex is always different.
Q: Can a girl get pregnant the first time you have sex
A: Yes, if she has started her periods she can get pregnant the first time she has
unprotected sexual intercourse
Ask students to display the questions on scrap paper and ask them to walk around,
read at least three and check them carefully.
Highlight good questions and accurate answers.
c. Conclusion: (15 mins) Top Ten!
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