LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and other identities. Terminology within the LGBTQIA+ community includes terms like gender identity, sexual orientation, pronouns, coming out, and queer, which can be used as an umbrella term for the community.
It's necessary to understand these terms to support and respect individuals of diverse gender and sexual identities.
Contraception
Contraception is an essential component of sexual health for teenagers. It is crucial to understand the importance of using contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Providing comprehensive sexual education and access to contraception can help promote healthy sexual behaviours and reduce the risk of negative health outcomes.
Everyone should have access to accurate information and resources regarding various contraceptive methods, including condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and others. Discover more with our detailed Contraception PSHE poster!
Knowing about contraception options is key to making informed decisions about one's sexual health. It helps prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections and allows individuals to choose a method that best suits their lifestyle and preferences.
Our contraception PDF pack provides comprehensive information on various contraceptive methods, including their effectiveness, benefits, and potential side effects. It also includes guidance on how to use them correctly and safely.
This pack can be a valuable resource for teenagers and young adults looking to make informed decisions about their sexual health and contraception choices.
Consent
Consent is a vital part of sexual health for women. It means having the power to choose what happens to your body and being able to communicate desires and boundaries. Consent should always be enthusiastic, informed, and freely given, and it can be withdrawn at any time.
Did you know that someone cannot consent if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or feel coerced or pressured in any way? Learning about consent empowers women to have agency over their own bodies and to make informed decisions about their sexual health.
Designed to support teachers to educate their students on the importance of consent and sexual relationships, our Consent PSHE poster provides important rules about consent, communication and respecting sexual boundaries.
Consent is critical in sexual activity as it affirms that all parties involved freely and actively consent to any actions or behaviours. Women have been historically subjected to sexual violence and exploitation, so having clear and enthusiastic consent is important for women to have control over their bodies and sexual experiences.
Without consent, any sexual activity is considered non-consensual, which can lead to emotional and physical harm for all parties involved. Educating individuals, especially women, on consent and healthy sexual practices is essential in promoting healthy and safe sexual experiences.
Use our Consent Activity Sheet from our great PSHE Resource Pack to learn more about consent and how it relates to teenage life!
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is any unwanted or inappropriate sexual behaviour that violates a person's dignity, autonomy, or safety. It can take many forms, including physical, verbal, and online harassment.
Women need to be aware of what sexual harassment is, how to recognise it, and how to respond to it in order to protect themselves and their rights. Knowing their rights and what behaviour is unacceptable enables women to take action to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and ensure that they are treated with respect and dignity.
This bold and colourful poster, "Stop Sexual Harassment" is designed to support educators to teach their students about sexual harassment and its various forms, providing insight and warnings to viewers on stalking, physical, online and verbal sexual harassment.
Physical
Physical sexual harassment is any unwanted physical contact or advances that make a woman feel uncomfortable or threatened. This can include touching, groping, or sexual assault.
Understanding that any form of physical sexual harassment is never acceptable and can have long-lasting effects on the victim is paramount. It is really vital to educate ourselves on this issue and speak out against it to create a safer and more respectful environment for all women.
Online
Online sexual harassment can include various forms of unwanted advances or comments of a sexual nature directed at women through online platforms. This can cause emotional distress and anxiety, affecting the victim's mental health.
Women, particularly those from marginalised communities, are more vulnerable to online sexual harassment. It's important to raise awareness and educate people on how to recognise and respond to such behaviour while also creating safe spaces online for women.
Verbal
Verbal sexual harassment is a type of sexual harassment that involves the use of words, gestures, or comments of a sexual nature that can make women feel uncomfortable, threatened, or unsafe. It can take many forms, including sexual comments, jokes, innuendos, lewd or suggestive remarks, and unwanted sexual advances.
Speaking out against all forms of sexual harassment and supporting victims of such abuse is a positive step in the right direction.
Sexual harassment should never be tolerated. If you see or experience something, speak out!