a close personal relationship that may involve emotional, physical or intellectual closeness

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

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

valuing each other’s feelings, opinions and boundaries in a fair and equal way

Healthy intimate relationships

RSHE (PSHE)

Condoms

Contraceptive choices

Sex and other aspects of health

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

This unit explores safe sexual practices, consent, contraception and sexual health. Pupils learn about healthy intimate relationships, contraceptive options including condoms, how to reduce STI risks, HIV prevention, and how to access sexual health services.

Healthy intimate relationships: How can sex be safe?

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

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

the use of persuasion or influence to make someone do something

valuing each other’s feelings, opinions and boundaries in an equal way

Match the word to the correct definition.

Which of the following is a key foundation of a healthy intimate relationship?

communicating clearly and respecting boundaries

What is a good strategy to avoid pressuring someone else in a relationship?

To make sure you are doing what everyone else is doing

To ensure your decisions align with your own feelings, values and readiness

Why is it important to assess personal readiness for intimacy?

Feeling pressured is common, but not healthy or acceptable.

Relationships should involve mutual respect and communication, not pressure.

It’s ok to pressure your partner if you think it’s for their benefit.

Pressure is an inevitable part of any relationship.

Which of the following statements best **challenges** the idea that "feeling pressured is a normal part of relationships"?

Mutual {{}} means valuing each other’s feelings, opinions and boundaries in a fair and equal way.

agreeing to something freely and willingly

What is the meaning of the word ‘consent’?

both people feel respected and can communicate openly

one person feels pressured to do things they are uncomfortable with

arguments are solved by ignoring each other

Which of the following is an example of a healthy relationship?

wanting to share personal thoughts and feelings

Which of these is a possible emotional impact of an unhealthy relationship?

What is the legal age of consent for sexual activity in England?

believing someone or something is honest, reliable and respectful

feeling safe, valued and able to express emotions in a relationship

a relationship where people involved feel valued and safe

Match each term to its correct definition.

The ability to talk openly and honestly about feelings, needs and boundaries is an important part of {{}} in a relationship.

Starter Quiz

What is the meaning of the word ‘consent’?