Year 9

Sex and health

This lesson will cover the positives and negatives that can result from sexual relationships, including sexually transmitted infections. It will also clarify the link between first sexual experiences and future health. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

Year 9

Sex and health

This lesson will cover the positives and negatives that can result from sexual relationships, including sexually transmitted infections. It will also clarify the link between first sexual experiences and future health. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Positives of intimate relationships (e.g. pleasure; human connection)
  2. Potential negatives arising from intimate relationships (e.g. regret, STSs, unwanted pregnancy)
  3. The link between first sexual experiences and future sexual health

Content guidance

  • Contains sexual content.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
You can catch infections from sex.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Poor choices about sex can affect mental wellbeing.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
There are lots of positives and advantages when in a healthy intimate relationship.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
A condom is protection from sexually transmitted infections.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Pregnancy is not part of sexual health
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
Which types of health can be affected by sex? Tick all that apply.
Correct answer: Emotional
Correct answer: Mental
Correct answer: Physical
Correct answer: Reproductive
Q2.
There will definitely be no impact if someone has a poor first sexual experience.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
A wanted pregnancy is a potential positive of sexual relationships.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
A potential negative of having sex might be feelings of...
Correct answer: Regret
Relief
Q5.
Waiting until you are ready to have sex with someone, and having a healthy discussion about it first, is the most likely way to have good sexual health.
False
Correct answer: True