Do now: Worksheet- Condom Challenges and Solutions
Discuss student answers to the do now.
Today we’re going to discuss a skill that is useful in many areas of life- negotiating. It’s important to know how to negotiate safe and healthy outcomes.
Class notes: Negotiation Skills
To negotiate successfully you need to:
*Know what you want and describe it.
*Communicate what is acceptable and what is not.
*Present rational, consistent ideas that support your decision.
*Try to understand the other person’s point of view to see where you have common ground.
*Look for ways to compromise that are acceptable to you.
*Come to an agreement OR Be prepared to give a clear NO message if you are unable to negotiate an agreement that is acceptable to you.
When you become sexually active, you’ll want to be sure you always do everything you can to prevent pregnancy, HIV and STI's. A partner may not always agree with you about protection.
Worksheet: Not Without a Condom
Discuss: Should condom use be negotiated? Why or why not?
Some aspects of condom use can be negotiated- such as who buys them, or which type of condom to use (male or female). You can use negotiation skills to convince a person to use a condom. But negotiation should NEVER result in not using a condom.
Condom use isn’t easy, but its easier if you know what you want ahead of time. If you’re not sure what you want, it is important to delay. Becoming sexually active is an important decision that should never be made under pressure. Pressure from others and from yourself can be a strong force, but saying NO clearly, delaying and negotiating are powerful skills when you know how to use them.