practices that reduce risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy

Alcohol and risky sexual behaviour

RSHE (PSHE)

Unhealthy relationships

Consent

Safety, respect and trust in intimate relationships

Drugs and risky sexual behaviour

This unit examines factors that influence risky sexual behaviour. Pupils explore characteristics of unhealthy relationships, understand consent and capacity, recognise the importance of safety and trust in intimate relationships, and learn how alcohol and drugs impair sexual decision-making.

Healthy intimate relationships: What influences risky sexual behaviour?

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Consent must be freely given, clearly {{}} and willing.

methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy during sexual intercourse

when people give clear agreement to sexual activity

an infection passed on through sexual contact

Match each word to its correct definition.

having sex while drinking but using a condom

discussing boundaries and using protection while sober

talking about contraception only after sex

Which of the following is the best example of safer sex?

Consent must be clear and can’t be given when drunk.

Consent only matters the first time you have sex.

As long as no one says no, it’s considered consent.

Which of the following statements is legally correct?

In England and Wales, the age of consent is ...

more likely when under the influence of drugs

less likely when under the influence of drugs

no more or less likely when under the influence of drugs

Which of the following statements is correct? Risky sexual behaviours are ...

the body’s way of regulating words and actions

pressuring someone into something they do not want to do

Consent applies to all types of sexual activity.

Saying nothing is the same as giving consent.

Everyone has the right to withdraw their consent.

Once sexual activity starts, you cannot change your mind.

Which of these statements about consent is true?

Risky sexual behaviour can be described as sexual activities which could lead to an increased chance of {{}}, unintended pregnancy or feelings of regret.

an anonymous post on an online forum or thread

Mia is concerned about a recent incident involving drugs and risky sexual behaviour. Who is a reliable source of information and support?

getting full consent before engaging in sexual contact

carrying a condom to reduce the risk of unprotected sex

going out alone or with people who cannot be trusted

Which of the following are strategies which may help avoid risky situations involving drugs and sex?

Alcohol and risky sexual behaviour

Lesson outcome

Content guidance