Asynchronous Academy

Managing Sexual Relationships

Department
PHYS-ED

Sexuality Myths and Facts

There is a lot of misinformation surrounding sexual health. Getting the facts is the first step toward making safe and informed decisions.

Factors Impacting Sexual Decision-Making

Your decisions about sex are influenced by your values, peers, media, and your own physical readiness. Understanding these factors helps you stay in control of your choices.

Understanding Consent

Consent is a mandatory part of every sexual interaction. These videos break down why it is essential and how to communicate it clearly.

  • Watch: Tea and Consent – A simple and famous analogy for understanding how consent works.
  • Watch: Why is Consent Important? – Perspectives from your peers on the necessity of clear communication.

Healthy Relationships & Communication

Whether you are in a relationship or not, knowing the signs of a healthy partnership helps you set high standards for how you should be treated and how you treat others.

Moving On: Managing Breakups

Most relationships eventually end, and learning to manage that emotional transition is a key life skill.

  • Watch: Getting Over a Breakup – Strategies for managing your emotions and picking up the pieces during a difficult time.

Personal Reflection Checklist

  • Fact vs. Fiction: I can identify at least three common sexual health myths I've encountered before.
  • Decision-Making: I can list two external factors (like media or peers) that impact how I think about sex.
  • Consent: I can explain the "Tea" analogy to a friend to help them understand clear consent.
  • Communication: I can identify one healthy boundary I would want to set in a relationship.
  • Resilience: I can name two healthy strategies for coping with the difficult emotions of a breakup.

Assessment

Pre-Submission

Before you submit, please complete the Pre-Submission Self-Assessment.

What to Turn In

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    Pre-Submission Self-Assessment Google Doc
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    Nothing to submit

Learning Goals

We are learning to:

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    Understand the factors that influence sexual decision-making and identify common myths regarding sexual health

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    Demonstrate an understanding of consent and healthy communication within various types of relationships

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    Develop strategies for managing the emotional challenges associated with relationship changes and breakups

Success Criteria

I can:

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    Describe the internal and external factors that influence my sexual decision-making and sexuality

    Expectations Covered: C2.5
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    Demonstrate the communication skills needed to support healthy sexuality and establish clear consent

    Expectations Covered: C2.5
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    Identify and debunk common misconceptions about sexual health and relationships

    Expectations Covered: C3.4
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    Explain how being in an exclusive relationship affects my personal responsibilities and emotional well-being

    Expectations Covered: C3.5