everyone involved clearly agrees to sexual activity without pressure; it's freely given, can be withdrawn anytime, and requires understanding

forcing someone to do something against their will through threats, pressure or intimidation

Consent

RSHE (PSHE)

Unhealthy relationships

Safety, respect and trust in intimate relationships

Drugs and risky sexual behaviour

Alcohol 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 sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

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

Using threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will is called ...

because there's a power imbalance in the relationship

because they always agree with authority figures

Why might someone find it difficult to say 'no' to a teacher, boss, or someone older than them?

stop and ask again more clearly for a verbal response

decide based on their body language alone

Gabe asks his partner if they want to be intimate. His partner doesn't respond and stays quiet. What should Gabe do?

Yes, because Jan already gave consent to be intimate.

No, consent for one activity doesn't mean consent for everything.

It depends on if Jan gave Ashley consent for this last time they were intimate.

Jan and Ashley gave consent to kiss. Later, Ashley starts removing Jan's clothing. Does Ashley still have Jan's consent?

agreeing after being told "everyone else is doing it"

saying yes without knowing what you're agreeing to

voluntarily agreeing, understanding what's involved and knowing you can stop

agreeing once you're officially going out with a person

Which scenario shows all the key features of valid consent?

Everyone has the right to {{}} their mind during sexual activity and can say 'stop' at any time.

In a healthy relationship, people should feel safe to express their {{}} and have them respected.

asking someone repeatedly until they agree

accepting when someone says they don't want to do something

getting upset when someone changes their mind

telling someone they're being silly for saying no

Which of these is an example of someone respecting another person's decision?

unhealthy - ignores non-verbal communication and feelings

unhealthy - uses emotional pressure to manipulate

Match each scenario to whether it shows healthy or unhealthy behaviour in relationships.

they're not sure, so you should decide for them

they haven't clearly agreed, so you shouldn't assume

If someone stays silent when asked if they want to do something, what does this mean?

difficulty sleeping or poor quality sleep

forming harmful coping mechanisms, e.g., heavy drinking

Which of these is an example of how unhealthy relationships can affect physical health?

If your friend seems continuously withdrawn, stops talking to other friends and appears anxious, this might be a sign that ...

Starter Quiz

In a healthy relationship, people should feel safe to express their and have them respected.