The purpose of this activity is to discuss the importance of seeking sexual health information and access to STI testing.
Students may consider the following people/ places or actions when brainstorming options:
- Parent
- Doctor
- Teacher
- Wellbeing staff
- Pharmacist
- Taking Post-exposure prophylaxis PeP (HIV medication)
- Taking Pre-exposure prophylaxis PrEP (HIV medication)
- STI test
- Former partners
- Pregnancy test
- Taking Emergency Contraception
- Health clinics
Direct students to reputable places for researching sexual health information such as Sexual Health Victoria (fpv.org.au).
Note that some scenarios might lead to the need for pregnancy testing. That is not the focus of this activity, but it should be raised as part of managing sexual health.
Please note: it is important to consider people of all genders and all types of relationships.
Scenarios do not always specify the gender of those involved. Ask students to consider any additional information/health services that gender diverse or same-sex attracted people may have.
Students will:
- Work collaboratively to decide what to do next in each scenario.
- Recognise risk in sexual activities and identify ways to overcome or reduce the risk
- Explore behaviours that enhance better health outcomes.
- STI check scenario cards
- Computer and internet access