SENSATIONAL . . . SEDUCTIVE . . . DESTRUCTIVE??? SEX SENSATIONAL . . . SEDUCTIVE . . . DESTRUCTIVE???

Let’s be anonymously honest . . . My sexual preference is: Heterosexual Homosexual Bisexual Emphasize again the anonymity and confidentiality of the responses. This is sensitive and to be used only to gain insight into your “audience” and to respect the fact that there are sexual differences. If there are homosexual or bisexual participants then you know to be sure and more thoroughly address anal sex and oral sex and to talk with heightened sensitivity.

In my lifetime, I have had sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal) with: No one Only one person 2-5 people 6-10 people 10+ When there are students indicating A. No One, be sure to take note of that as a positive social norm. NOT EVERYONE is sexually active just because they are in college. We have to try and dispel the myth that sex = rampant sex!

The most common type of protection that I use during intercourse is: A The most common type of protection that I use during intercourse is: A. Male Condom B. Female Condom C. Other D. None E. I am not sexually active This is the time to show the female condom and get volunteers to demonstrate the male condom proper application and removal. Stress important points about proper storage, date, etc. Conduct the condom relay!

If I use a lubricant, I use: A. K-Y Jelly B. Baby Oil C. Vaseline D If I use a lubricant, I use: A. K-Y Jelly B. Baby Oil C. Vaseline D. Nothing E. I am not sexually active This is a good time to do the condom being rubbed with Baby Oil demonstration. (Have the volunteer and everything ready in advance.) Emphasize the need to use water or silicone-based lubricants NOT oil based!

I have participated in oral sex at some point in my life: Yes No This response is almost always higher than the intercourse response!

The most common type of protection that I use during oral sex is: A The most common type of protection that I use during oral sex is: A. Condom B. Dental Dam C. Other D. None E. I am not sexually active Demonstrate and pass around dental dam samples. Again, stress the point that STDs can be passed via oral sex including HIV!

Never been sexually active When I have been sexually engaged alcohol or marijuana or some other drug was part of the scene. Yes No Never been sexually active This is a point where sexual abuse risks can be discussed and the truth that alcohol IS the NUMBER ONE DATE RAPE DRUG!

What do you think?

I think that practicing abstinence or celibacy is just for virgins. Yes No I don’t know. This is an opportunity to remind students that even if they have been sexually active, they can always practice abstinence or celibacy until they are sure of their relationship.

I consider oral sex “sex”. Yes No Not sure This always draws controversial discussion. Keep it brief!

I have sought the following in regard to sexually transmitted diseases: I have been tested I have been treated Both A & B I have been sexually active but not tested I am not sexually active Stress the importance of GET TESTED! GET TREATED! EVERY TIME sex partners are changed!

Is SEX a GAME? Have students write an alphabet letter on their card starting with A-Z. If it is a small group make sure someone has a P, R,S,V on their card. Have student mingle and each time they meet another person they record all of the letters on the other person’s card onto their card. Keep the time to a couple of minutes. After students return to their seats tell them this is a symbolic activity of what it might be like over a college lifespan of sexual encounters. They should think back to how many pretend sexual engagements they experienced. Then follow with the next slides having a show of hands each time for how many students have the letters and that particular STD based on their exposure. After the mix and mingle time, ask students how many different people they were able to engage during the designated time. Explain that this was an exaggerated example of what could be the number of sexual “encounters” during their sexually active time span.

T – R - Ask students to hold up their cards if they have any of these letters on their card!

TRICHOMONIASIS

Quick Facts Caused by a parasite that spreads during sexual contact affecting both genders Symptoms show up 5-28 days after contact May be asymptomatic with men with symptoms including a mild white discharge or pain/burning with urination Females may develop a yellow-green discharge with strong odor, vaginal itching, or pain during sex or urination Treatable with prescription drugs

C – L – A M – Y - I Ask students to hold up their cards if they have any of these letters on their card!

CLAMYDIA Don’t keep the slide up long but make sure there is enough time to get the idea of what the symptoms might look like!

Quick Facts: Most common bacterial STD (1.3 million cases reported in 2010, CDC) Most commonly reported STD at UWG – Majority cases go undiagnosed Can scar female organs (PID – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) & leave infertile Treatable with antibiotics 75% of females & 50% of males are asymptomatic Symptoms, if present, are discharge & painful burning while urinating Be familiar with the stats so you don’t read them but emphasize important points. . . Especially the INFERTILITY result & ASYMPTOMATIC

G - O – N Ask students to hold up their cards if they have any of these letters.

GONORRHEA Don’t keep the slide up long but make sure there is enough time to get the idea of what the symptoms might look like!

Quick Facts: One of the most commonly reported STIs at UWG Health Services In 2010, 300,000 cases were reported by the CDC Pus producing bacterial infection Treatable with antibiotics – signs that it is becoming resistant Can scar female & leave infertile; can cause male to be infertile but normally cured with medication Often asymptomatic at first but both males and females usually will develop a discharge of pus, severe pain, and burning while urinating and may be confused with urinary tract infection Again, don’t READ!

. “Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia can silently steal a young woman’s chance to have her own children later in life. Each year, untreated STDs cause at least 24,000 women in the U.S. to become infertile.” (CDC) You might ask how many plan on having children one day? Could their sexual behaviors now prevent that?

H – P – V W – R Ask students to hold up their cards if they have any of these letters.

HPV Don’t keep the slide up long but make sure there is enough time to get the idea of what the symptoms might look like!

Quick Facts: Most common (20 million estimated cases with 5.5 million per year) One of most commonly reported at UWG Health Services No cure; over 4,900 women die each year from HPV associated cancer Warts are highly contagious; little or no protection from condoms Many are asymptomatic, but some will develop genital warts Free vaccines are available at Health Services

H – E – P Ask students to hold up their cards if they have any of these letters.

HERPES Don’t keep the slide up long but make sure there is enough time to get the idea of what the symptoms might look like!

Quick Facts: 45 million with 1 million new infections each year Common viral STD at UWG Type I- oral & Type II-genital are really the same; can be transferred via oral sex No cure – medication for symptoms only! May be asymptomatic; common to have painful blisters in genital area, anus, thighs or buttocks on and off for life Infected babies die or have serious problems; Condoms cannot be counted for prevention

S Ask students to hold up their cards if they have this letter.

SYPHILIS Don’t keep the slide up long but make sure there is enough time to get the idea of what the symptoms might look like!

Quick Facts: Syphilis has increased 134% among young black men especially those having sex with other men, (CDC); only a few cases reported last year at UWG Health Services Treatable bacterial infection Can cause permanent damage and death if left untreated Stage1: painless sore Stage2: rash, fever, fatigue Stage3: permanent damage to heart, brain, organs

B Ask students to hold up their cards if they have this letter.

HEPATITIS B This slide and this particular STD is not as much of a concern but very contagious and deadly! The vaccine today protects most people!

Quick Facts: No cure Transmitted through blood or body fluids The Hepatitis B virus is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV, (WHO). Vaccine for prevention Most common cause of liver cancer; kills 5,000 Americans a year May be asymptomatic; but may have yellowing of the eyes & skin, nausea, vomiting & dark urine

D Ask students to hold up their cards if they have this letter.

HIV

AIDS Michael “Magic” Johnson has been a voice for HIV & AIDS Awareness since being diagnosed HIV positive years ago. With treatment he has not developed AIDS. There are NO obvious symptoms of HIV!!!! Mention that this is NOT a slam on African American men, but that Michael Johnson has chosen to be the “face” of HIV prevention ever since he was diagnosed.

Quick Facts: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) No cure; considered by many to be the perfect “killing” machine People with gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis are at increased risk for HIV. (CDC) A person may look and feel healthy for years, but will be infected and contagious for life; enlarged lymph nodes, red/purple blotches on skin, prone to infections, eventual death Primary infection stage (first weeks after infection with large amount of HIV in bloodstream – greatest infection stage with majority not knowing they are infected and tests at this stage show negative)

My Future Decisions When it comes to my future sexual health decisions, my top priority will be to: Practice safe sex using condoms every time. Get tested and get treated when changing partners. Avoid mixing alcohol consumption with sex. All of the above. Continue to practice abstinence. This is a form of assessment for the presentation. Try to skip to this if you are running out of time!

The TRUTH Be smart! Be strong! Be safe! Be tested! Be treated! STDs affect people of ALL races, ages, and sexual orientations! Be smart! Be strong! Be safe! Be tested! Be treated!

SEX is NOT a fair GAME and EVERYONE PLAYING LOSES! When “scoring” = STDs SEX is NOT a fair GAME and EVERYONE PLAYING LOSES!