a barrier form of contraception which also provides protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

methods used to prevent pregnancy and some reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections

shortened to STI; an infection transmitted through sexual contact, affecting sexual and reproductive health

Condoms

RSHE (PSHE)

Healthy intimate relationships

Contraceptive choices

Sex and other aspects of health

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

This unit provides information on safe sexual practices, sexually transmitted infections, consent in intimate relationships, and contraception.

Healthy intimate relationships: How can sex be safe?

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

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Condoms are only for preventing pregnancy.

Condoms help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Condoms are effective even if not used correctly.

Condoms are a hormonal method of contraception.

Which of these statements is true about condoms?

a barrier form of contraception also providing protection against STIs

an infection transmitted through sexual contact

methods used to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of STIs

Match the word to the correct definition.

Condoms are widely accessible and easy to use.	

Match each statement about condoms to whether it is true or false.

Women can use internal condoms, which are worn inside the vagina.

Men must always be responsible for providing condoms.

Condoms are only effective when used by men.

Condoms are unnecessary for women who use other contraception.

Which of these statements challenges the misconception that condoms are just for men?

incorrect usage can lead to breakage or slippage

incorrect usage makes them ineffective against pregnancy and STIs

correct usage is not necessary; condoms work regardless

Why is the correct usage of condoms essential?

It is important to check the {{}} date on a condom because expired condoms are more likely to break or be less effective.

Healthy intimate relationships are built on mutual {{}} and trust.

Which of the following are signs of a healthy intimate relationship?

What are good strategies for ensuring you do not pressure someone into intimacy?

What might help someone resist pressure in a relationship?

a close relationship that may involve different types of closeness

an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

use of persuasion to make someone do something they may not want to do

It helps avoid discomfort or regret later.

It guarantees that a relationship will last forever.

It only applies to one person in the relationship.

Why is personal readiness important before engaging in intimacy?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Condoms

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.