The New Guide to Relationships and Sex

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A sex education/PSHE resource for young people. Divided into four main subject area, each has a menu featuring a series of video sequences that explore the issues facing young people in adolescence in an informative and stimulating way. Complete with detailed lesson plans.

Introductory video

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Lesson plan

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Inside this resource...

Growing up

Growing up and body changes

Sonia and Bobby illustrate male and female body changes, emphasising that everyone develops differently and the importance of seeking help for any concerns.

Menstruation and periods

Sonia shares her first period experience, highlighting privacy, seeking help, and managing concerns. She explains tampons, sanitary towels, their use, disposal, and PMS.

Growing up and feelings

This video is about how, along with body changes, feelings and emotions change during puberty. Getting help and advice, talking to a supportive person when feelings become difficult is emphasised.

First dates and petting

Bobby and Sonia explain about first dates and that at first they would kiss and cuddle. That they first got to know and trust each other before they became more intimate. Consent and privacy, building trust and gradually developing intimacy are highlighted throughout.

Male masturbation and privacy

Bobby explains about masturbation, being private and who to talk to if you are worried. This subject may cause some embarrassment and some students may have questions that are best discussed in a confidential setting. For some classes it may be best to watch the video in small or male/female viewing groups.

Female masturbation and privacy

Sonia explains about masturbation, being private and who to talk to if you are worried. This subject may cause some embarrassment and some students may have questions that are best discussed in a confidential setting. For some classes it may be best to watch the video in small or male/female viewing groups.

Looking after yourself

Hygiene

In this video Bobby and Sonia explain about how to keep clean. Each is shown showering, washing carefully and using soap correctly and drying properly afterwards. Being private and getting help for any worries or concerns is emphasised.

Self examination and privacy

Explains the how-to and reasons for self examination. Bobby and Sonia emphasise the importance of self-examination and illustrate how to examine yourself. Privacy and getting help for any worries or concerns is highlighted throughout.

Consent and unwanted sexual advances

This video highlights the right to say no, understanding consent, and responding to 'no.' It covers unwanted advances, seeking help, and the age of consent.

First dates and petting

Bobby and Sonia explain about first dates and that at first they would kiss and cuddle. That they first got to know and trust each other before they became more intimate. Consent and privacy, building trust and gradually developing intimacy are highlighted throughout.

Sex

Sex, virginity, consent and condoms

This video discusses first sexual experiences including sexual intercourse and virginity. Understanding consent and using condoms for safer sex are illustrated and explained. Safer sex and the importance of condoms is emphasised.

Unwanted sexual advances

This video explains about unwanted sexual advances and the right to say no. Illustrated in several sections of this resource, consent and also understanding 'no' is emphasised. The importance of saying ‘no’ and seeking help and the age of consent are explained.

Gay and straight relationships

In this scene Sonia and Bobby explain about different types of relationships, including straight and gay relationships. They introduce us to two same sex couples, one male and one female, who are their friends. They emphasise trust and respect.

Consent – yes and no

Consent and the importance of understanding both 'yes' and 'no' are illustrated in several sections of this resource. Consent and also understanding 'no' is explained, the age of consent is emphasised.

Gay sex

Bobby and Sonia introduce their friends, a gay couple and a lesbian couple. Their relationship and sex life are illustrated and discussed. Consent and respect are emphasised. Also explains about the age of consent.

Sex and attitudes

This video discusses attitudes towards sex, where to seek advice and the age of consent. Sonia and Bobby explain that sex is a very important part of a relationship. The age of consent is explained and the possible consequences of under-age sex.

Consent and unwanted sexual advances

This video explains about unwanted sexual advances and the right to say no. Illustrated in several sections of this resource, consent and also understanding 'no' is emphasised. The importance of saying ‘no’ and seeking help and the age of consent are explained.

Sexual pleasure and contraception

This video discusses sex including sex for pleasure and the importance of getting to know someone and trusting them before having sex. A range of contraceptives are described including their benefits and disadvantages.

Pregnancy

Sexual pleasure and contraception

This video discusses sex including sex for pleasure and the importance of getting to know someone and trusting them before having sex. A range of contraceptives are described including their benefits and disadvantages.

Menstruation and periods

Sonia shares her first period experience, highlighting privacy, seeking help, and managing concerns. She explains tampons, sanitary towels, their use, disposal, and PMS.

Pregnancy and birth

Sonia and Bobby explain how a baby is made. This video clearly but sensitively shows sexual reproduction and birth. That it is best to wait until you are ready to have a baby is emphasised. Finally they are shown at home looking after their new baby.

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