Relationships 1

Human Dynamics 2201

What is a relationship?

Are there different types of

relationships?

The way in which two of more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other.

positive & negative

reciprocal & non reciprocal

family, friendship, intimate, professional, casual, authority based, etc.

Think about it….

What makes a positive relationship? What makes a negative relationship?

Get into groups of 4 or 5.

As a group, come up with what makes

a positive relationship and what

makes a negative relationship.

Think about it….

What makes a positive relationship?

• Trust• Respect• Honesty• Communication• Companionship• Mutual Emotional Support• Patience• Friendliness• Loyalty• A Common Purpose• Fun

• Coercion and Threats• Intimidation• Emotional Abuse• Isolation• Minimizing, Denying and Blaming• Using Family and Loved Ones• Abusing Authority• Using Economic Abuse

What makes a negative relationship?

Were these the same characteristics

you thought of?

So what is a relationship?

A relationship is a dealing between people or groups of

people, or a connection between things.

Personal Relationships

A long term association between two or more people based on love or liking.

- intimate partners

- parents

- spouses

- family

- friends

Group Relationships

Similar to personal relationships but in this case the relationship is not one on

one.

- Teams

- Classmates

Authority-Based Relationships

A relationship in which one person clearly has authority (power) over the other

person.

- teachers

- coaches

- police

- boss

- parents

Formal Relationships

A relationship that has clearly defined rules and regulations.

- boss/worker

- teacher/student

- employee/customer

Informal Relationship

A relationship that does not have clearly defined rules and regulations.

- peers

- friends

- classmates

Impersonal Relationship

A relationship with objects or possessions.

- memory

- book

- toy

- vehicle

- place

- childhood object (blankie, etc.)

Can the kinds of relationships overlap?

for sure!

Activity

• Complete the worksheet titled “RELATIONSHIPS”.

What about your relationship with

yourself?

Self Concept

The conscious knowledge a person has of

who and what they are.

Self Image

A picture each person has of

themselves.

Self Esteem

How favorably a person feels about themselves.

Self Confidence

Belief and faith a person has in their

own ability to reach goals and

cope with life challenges.

Self Respect

A person’s ability and willingness

to appreciate themselves.

Self Worth

The value a person assigns

to themselves and

their abilities.

Self Control

A person’s ability to influence

their desires and impulses

(how much willpower they have).

Self Knowledge

A person’s understanding of themselves and their goals and abilities.

If you could meet yourself, you might

really like that person.

The quality of your relationships depends on one thing, the quality of the relationship you have with yourself.

Hey, guys. This is Balpreet Kaur, the girl from the picture. I actually didn't

know about this until one of my friends told on Facebook. If the OP wanted a

picture, they could have just asked and I could have smiled :) However, I'm not

embarrassed or even humiliated by the attention [negative and positive] that

this picture is getting because, it's who I am. Yes, I'm a baptized Sikh woman

with facial hair. Yes, I realize that my gender is often confused and I look

different than most women. However, baptized Sikhs believe in the sacredness

of this body - it is a gift that has been given to us by the Divine Being [which

is genderless, actually] and, must keep it intact as a submission to the divine

will. Just as a child doesn't reject the gift of his/her parents, Sikhs do not reject

the body that has been given to us. By crying 'mine, mine' and changing this

body-tool, we are essentially living in ego and creating a separateness between

ourselves and the divinity within us. By transcending societal views of beauty,

I believe that I can focus more on my actions.

My attitude and thoughts and actions have more value in them than my

body because I recognize that this body is just going to become ash in the end,

so why fuss about it? When I die, no one is going to remember what I looked

like, heck, my kids will forget my voice, and slowly, all physical memory

will fade away. However, my impact and legacy will remain: and, by not

focusing on the physical beauty, I have time to cultivate those inner virtues

and hopefully, focus my life on creating change and progress for this world

in any way I can. So, to me, my face isn't important but the smile and the

happiness that lie behind the face are. :-)

So, if anyone sees me at OSU, please come up and say hello. I appreciate all of

the comments here, both positive and less positive because I've gotten a better

understanding of myself and others from this. Also, the yoga pants are quite

comfortable and the Better Together t-shirt is actually from Interfaith Youth

Core, an organization that focuses on storytelling and engagement between

different faiths. :) I hope this explains everything a bit more, and I apologize

for causing such confusion and uttering anything that hurt anyone.

Activity

Intimate Relationships

What is intimacy?

A human need for a closeness, a bond, a connection that we share with

someone on a level that is deeply cherished, appreciated and enjoyed.

There are many different kinds of intimacy:

- Emotional - Recreational

- Intellectual - Financial

- Spiritual - Physical

Emotional Intimacy

Is closeness created through sharing our feelings, thoughts, and desires. It

happens when trust levels and communication between two people are such

that it fosters the mutual sharing of one’s truest self.

A lot of friendships have this kind of intimacy.

Intellectual Intimacy

A mutual understanding about important areas in your relationship, such as

goals, values, ideas, and opinions.

All of these involve discussion without fear of repercussion. It also means that

your relationship is a safe place for discussion.

Spiritual Intimacy

Share religious beliefs and practices. It can be as simple as praying together,

going to church together, or discussing spiritual issues.

Recreational Intimacy

Being active together. Find things you like to do together.

- taking a walk

- making dinner

- travelling

- exercising

- gardening

- hunting

Financial Intimacy

Is being able to share your financial situation and being able to plan and be

honest about money.

Intimate relationships does not mean sex!

Physical Intimacy

Is loving touch. It can be anything from holding hands to sexual activities.

Touch can communicate acceptance and love.

Intimate Physical Relationships

In addition to the

emotional, social, and

spiritual components of

healthy relationships, there

is a physical component.

Let’s talk about how we talk about sex:

While you watch the following video, think about how the way we ‘talk’ about

sex affects the way we might feel about sex or how sex is thought about in our

culture.

What are some consequences of the way we talk about sex?

When we’re talking about physical intimate relationships, with topics that include sex,

pregnancy, birth control, STI’s, and other sensitive topics, what are rules the class needs to follow to

make our class discussions respectful, constructive, and mature?

What is Consent?

For each of the following comics,we’ll need “actors” to read it out.

Write the title of the slide and next to it write:

Acceptable or Unacceptable

You are staying until it’s done...

You said I could have it once...

You said you liked it...

You said you wanted it...

You are my partner and it’s your duty...

You owe me...

You are asking for it...

In all of these scenarios, we know what the person is doing is wrong, so why is it

any different when it comes to sex?

Let’s talk about consent...

• Consent means that both people who are taking part in ‘sex’ or any ‘sexual

act’ must agree to it - and either person may decide at any time that they no

longer agree and want to stop the activity.

• Consenting to one behaviour does not obligate you to consent on any other

occasion.

• Consent means that at this particular time, you would like to engage in this

particular sexual behaviour.

How do you determine consent?

To determine if someone is giving you consent you must be able to answer two

questions:

1. Does the person want to give consent?

2. Is the person capable of giving consent?

Let’s talk about consent

Anatomy!

During our discussions, it is very important that we use the correct terms and

names of the body parts!

So, as a class, list out some ‘non-sexual’ body parts.

Now, list some ‘sexual’ body parts.

Non-Sexual Body Parts Sexual Body Parts

How comfortable are you naming the ‘non-sexual’ body parts versus the ‘sexual’ body parts?

Why do you think we use slang to refer to ‘sexual’ body parts and sexual acts?

Female & Male Reproductive System

Complete the activity “Who’s Got What?”

Female Anatomy

Male Anatomy

Let’s See What You Know!!

• Complete the Female & Male Reproductive Systems Worksheet

Activity: STI Network

• Every student will be given a cue card. Divide your cue card into four

quadrants.

• Go around the room and get four signatures, one in each quadrant.

• When you have your four signatures, go back to your seat and sit down.

Safety, Responsibility, Health -

Sex & Reproduction

STDS are really common -- 1 in 2 sexually active people will get an STD by the age of 25 -- but most young people with an STD don’t even know they have it.

A lot of STDS don’t have any symptoms so getting tested is the only way to know for sure.

Preventing STIs -

CONDOMS ARE THE ONLY METHOD THAT

CAN HELP PREVENT STD INFECTIONS

• CONDOMS for Oral, Anal, Vaginal Sex

• Latex gloves

• Dental dams

Responsibility :)

What if they say “No!”??http://contraception.about.com/od/talkingaboutbirthcontrol/ht/responses.htm

“That’s so much work, It takes all the fun out of sex.”

“Yes.. taking care of yourself is a lot of work. Sex is a lot of work. Being responsible and being lazy don’t go together!”

“It’s unsexy.”

“You know what’s unsexy, it’s unsexy to give someone a sexually transmitted disease or infection.”

Different Types of STIs & STDs

• Chlamydia

• Trichomoniasis (Trich)

• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

• Herpes

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

• Hepatitis B (HBV)

• Hepatitis C (Hep C)

• Syphilis

• Gonorrhea

Debunk some of the myths, deconstruct

some of the stigma…

What Is It?A bacterial infection of the genitals, anus or throat.

What Are The Symptoms?• Most people who are infected have no symptoms.• For women who do experience symptoms, they may have:

• Vaginal discharge that is discoloured or yellow-green, bleeding (not on their period), and/or burning and pain during urination.

• For men (who do experience symptoms), they may have discharge or pain during urination, and/or burning or itching around the opening of the penis.

• Infection of the rectum can cause rectal pain, discharge or bleeding in men and women.

How Can You Get It?Through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be passed on from mother to child during childbirth.

Chlamydia

How To Prevent It:Using condoms every time – from start to finish – reduces the risk of STI’s, including Chlamydia. If you or your partner test positive for Chlamydia, you should avoid having sex until you’ve both been treated and the infection is gone. The surest way to avoid transmission of STI’s is to not have sexual contact, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected. There is no vaccine for Chlamydia.

How To Treat It:A combination of oral antibiotics cure the infection. Your partner(s) should be tested (and treated, if necessary). To prevent passing the infection back and forth, you should avoid having sex until both you and your partner(s) are fully treated (7 days after beginning antibiotics).

What If It Isn’t Treated?In women, Chlamydia can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which can lead to infertility, tubal (ectopic) pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. Men may develop pain and swelling in the testicles, although this is rare. Chlamydia may also increase the chances of becoming infected with HIV, if a person is exposed. Babies born to infected women can develop eye or lung infections.

Chlamydia

What Is It?A parasitic infection of the genitals.

How Common Is It?Trichomoniasis is the most common and curable STI. It is estimated that 3.7 million people in the US are currently infected.

What Are The Symptoms?Most people cannot tell they are infected. When Trichomoniasis does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation of the genitals. Symptoms include itching, burning, redness, soreness or pain with urination or sex. Discharge from the vagina or penis, which can be thin or frothy, with an unusual smell, and might look clear, white, yellowish or greenish. Symptoms can come and go.

How Can You Get It?Usually through vaginal sex (transmitted from a male to a female or from a female to the male). But it can also be passed from a vagina to another vagina. It is not common for Trich to infect other body parts, like the hands, mouth or anus.

Trichomoniasis (Trich)

How To Prevent It:Using condoms correctly every time you have sex, from start to finish, will help reduce the risk of getting or spreading Trich. However, condoms don’t cover everything, and it is possible to get or spread this infection even when using a condom. There is no vaccine for Trich.

How To Treat It:Antibiotics can cure the infection, but about 1 in 5 people get infected again within 3 months. To avoid getting infected again, make sure that all of your sex partners get treated too, and wait to have sex again until all of your symptoms go away (usually about 7 days).

What If It Isn’t Treated?In pregnant women, Trich may cause complications like early (preterm) delivery. Trich can also increase risk for infection of other STI’s / STD’s, including HIV, if exposed.

Trichomoniasis (Trich)

Gonorrhea

What Is It?A bacterial infection of the genitals, anus or throat.

How Common Is It?It is estimated 820,000 people in the US get Gonorrhea each year. Gonorrhea is most common among people aged 18 – 24.

What are the Symptoms?Most infected people have no symptoms. For those who do, it can cause a burning sensation while urinating, abnormal white, green and/or yellowish vaginal or penile discharge. Women may also have abnormal vaginal bleeding and/or pelvic pain. Men may also have painful or swollen testicles.

How can you get it?Through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be passed on from mother to child during childbirth.

How To Prevent It:Using condoms every time – from start to finish – reduces the risk of STI’s, including Gonorrhea. If you or your partner test positive for Gonorrhea, you should avoid having sex until you’ve both been treated and the infection is gone. The surest way to avoid transmission of STI’s is to not have sexual contact, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected. There is no vaccine for Gonorrhea.

How To Treat It:Gonorrhea can be cured with the right antibiotics. Sexual partners must be treated at the same time to prevent passing the infection back and forth and partners should not have sex until they have completed the treatment and the infection is gone. It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure Gonorrhea. Drug-resistant strains of Gonorrhea are increasing, and successful treatment of Gonorrhea is becoming more difficult. If a person’s symptoms continue for more than a few days after receiving treatment, he or she should return to a health care provider to be re-evaluated.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea

What If It Isn’t Treated?Increased susceptibility to other STD’s, including HIV. In women, Gonorrhea can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which can lead to infertility or ectopic pregnancy (when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, and the baby generally cannot survive). Men may develop epididymitis, a painful condition that can lead to infertility. Babies born to infected women can develop eye infections.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

What Is It?A common viral infection with over 40 types that can infect the genitals, anus or throat.

How Common Is It?Most sexually active people with get HPV at some point in their lives. Every year an estimated 14.1 million people become newly infected with HPV.

What Are The Symptoms?Most people with HPV have no symptoms and do not develop health problems from it. But some HPV types can cause genital warts; other HPV types can cause cervical cancer and other less common cancers. Genital warts can appear within weeks or months of having sex with an infected partner. They appear as one or more bumps in and around the genital area (vagina, vulva, penis, testicles, anus, etc.). In rare cases, HPV can cause warts in the throat or voice box. HPV-related cancers do not cause symptoms until the cancer is advanced – which is why screening for certain cancers, like cervical cancer, is so important.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

How Can You Get It?Through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be passed during skin-to-skin sexual contact, and in rare cases from mother to child during childbirth.

How Do You Prevent It?HPV vaccines are available for both males and females, and are the best way to protect against the types of HPV that cause most genital warts and HPV-related cancers. HPV vaccines (Gardasil) are recommended for 11 and 12 year old girls and boys, and for females and males aged 13 to 26 who did not get the shots when they were younger. Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men should receive the vaccine through age 26 years. The vaccines are most effective when all three shots are received before having sex for the first time. For those who choose to have sex or be sexually active, condoms may lower the risk of HPV, as well as the risk of developing HPV-related diseases. To be most effective, they should be used every time, from start to finish. But HPV can infect areas that are not covered by a condom - so condoms may not fully protect against HPV. People can also lower their chances of getting HPV by being in a faithful relationship with one partner; limiting their number of sex partners.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

How Can You Treat It?There is no cure for HPV (it’s a virus), but there are ways to treat HPV-related problems, like genital warts and cervical cancer. Genital warts can be removed, frozen off, or treated through topical medicines. Even after treatment, the virus can remain and cause recurrences (warts may come back). Some people choose not to treat warts, but to see if they disappear on their own. No one treatment is better than another. Cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers are most treatable when diagnosed and treated early. Women who get routine Pap tests and follow up as needed can address problems before cancer develops. Prevention is always better than treatment.

What If It Isn’t Treated?Nearly 90% of HPV infections go away by themselves within two years. But sometimes HPV infections will persist and can cause a variety of serious health problems. Health problems that can be caused by HPV include:• Genital Warts • Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP), a condition where warts grow in the throat• Cervical Cancer• Other less common cancers (genital cancers, mouth cancers)

Genital Herpes

What Is It?A viral infection of the genital area. It can also infect the mouth and lips.

How Common Is It?Herpes is very common. It is estimated that in the United States 1 out of every 6 people ages 14-49 has Genital Herpes.

What Are The Symptoms?Most people have no or only minimal signs or symptoms. Herpes 1 typically causes cold sores and fever blisters in or around the mouth; Herpes 2 typically causes genital sores or blisters. But both viruses can cause sores in either area. A herpes outbreak can start as red bumps and then turn into painful blisters or sores. During the first outbreak, it can also lead to flu-like symptoms (like a fever, headaches and swollen glands).

Genital Herpes

How Can You Get It?Through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be passed during skin-to-skin sexual contact, and in rare cases from mother to child during childbirth.

How Do You Prevent It?Using condoms every time – from start to finish – reduces the risk of STDs, including genital herpes. If you or your partner has herpes, you should avoid having sex when lesions or other symptoms of herpes are present. Even if a person does not have any symptoms he or she can still infect sex partners so also talk to partners about the risks and use protection.

Condoms help reduce the risk of infection, but it is possible to contract herpes in areas not covered by a condom. The only sure way to avoid STDs is to have no sexual contact, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is know to be uninfected.

It is important that women avoid contracting Herpes during pregnancy since a newly acquired infection during late pregnancy can increase risk to the baby. There is no vaccine for Herpes.

Genital Herpes

How Can You Treat It?There is no cure for Herpes. The virus stays in the body indefinitely and may cause recurrent outbreaks. However, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over time. Medications can help treat symptoms, reduce the frequency of outbreaks, and reduce the likelihood of spreading it to sex partners.

What If It Isn’t Treated?Increased susceptibility to other STDs, including HIV. Some people with Herpes may get recurrent sores. Passing Herpes from mother to newborn is rare, but an infant with Herpes can become very ill. There is a greater chance of passing Herpes from mother to baby if a woman acquires her first Herpes infection late in the pregnancy.

Syphilis

What Is It?An infection caused by bacteria that can spread throughout the body.

How Common Is It?There is an estimated 55,000 new Syphilis cases each year. In Newfoundland, cases of Syphilis are on the rise.

What Are The Symptoms?Symptoms for Syphilis depend on the stage of infection. In the early stage, there may be a single painless sore (called a chancre) on the genitals, anus, or mouth. Other symptoms may appear in a second stage up to 6 months after the first sore has disappeared, including a rash (especially on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet). This may be followed by a period without symptoms (which can last years), before the severe health consequences of late stage Syphilis set in. But there may be no noticeable symptoms until Syphilis has progressed to more serious problems, so getting tested is key. People can be infected with Syphilis for years without symptoms, yet remain at risk for late complications if they are not treated.

Syphilis

How Can You Get It?Through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be passed by kissing if there is a lesion (sore) on the mouth and from mother to child during childbirth. Syphilis is generally passed on from people with sores who are in the first or second stage, but many of these sores go unrecognized – so a lot of people are unaware they are infected.

How Do You Prevent It?Using condoms every time – from start to finish – can reduce the risk of Syphilis, but only when the sore or site of possible exposure is covered. Contact with a sore outside the area covered by a condom can still cause infection. Avoid any sexual contact while any sore is present in the genital, anal or oral areas. If you or your partner tests positive, both partners must be treated and avoid sexual contact until the sores are completely healed. There is no vaccine for Syphilis.

Syphilis

How Can You Treat It?Antibiotic treatment can cure Syphilis if it’s caught early, but medication cannot undo damage already done which is why testing and early detection is important. People who test positive for Syphilis should avoid sexual contact with others until the Syphilis sores are completely healed, and should let their sex partners know so that they can also be tested and receive treatment if necessary.

What If It Isn’t Treated?Untreated, the symptoms of Syphilis (if any) will disappear, but the infection stays in the body and can cause damage to the brain, heart, nervous system and even death. Syphilis in women can seriously harm or kill a developing fetus during pregnancy. Syphilis also increases susceptibility to other STDs, including HIV.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

What Is It?An virus that weakens the immune system and eventually causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated.

How Common Is It?There is an estimated 50,000 new HIV cases each year, with an estimated 1.1 million people already living with HIV.

What Are The Symptoms?Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms and feel healthy. Symptoms don’t usually develop until a person’s immune system has been weakened. The symptoms people experience are usually related to infections and cancers they get due to a weakened immune system.

How Can You Get It?Through vaginal, oral or anal sex. By sharing contaminated needles and from mother to child during pregnancy and breast feeding. The chances of getting it from kissing is very low.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

How Do You Prevent It?Using condoms every time – from start to finish – can reduce the risk of contracting HIV. Get medical treatment immediately if you think you were exposed to HIV. Sometimes, HIV medications can prevent infection if they are started quickly. There is currently no vaccine for HIV.

How Can You Treat It?There is no cure for HIV, but antiretroviral treatment can slow the progression of HIV and people on treatment can live long and healthy lives. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve a person’s chances of living a long, healthy life.

What If It Isn’t Treated?Increased risk of other life-threatening infections and certain cancers. By weakening the body’s ability to fight disease, HIV makes an infected person more vulnerable to infections that they wouldn’t otherwise get. HIV can also cause infections that anyone can get, such as other STDs and pneumonia, to be much worse. Left untreated, HIV infection develops into AIDS and is a fatal disease.

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

What Is It?A viral infection affecting the liver. Hepatitis B infections can be acute (mild illness lasting a short time) or chronic (a serious life-long illness).

How Common Is It?An estimated 38,000 people are infected with the Hepatitis B virus each year and most infections are acquired through sex. Approximately 1.2 million people are living with chronic Hepatitis B.

What Are The Symptoms?Many people don’t have any symptoms, especially adults. If symptoms do appear, they can include tiredness, aches, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, darkening of urine, tenderness in the stomach, or yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (called Jaundice). Symptoms of acute Hepatitis B may appear 1 to 6 months after exposure. Symptoms of chronic Hepatitis B can take up to 30 years to appear, although liver damage can occur silently.

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

How Can You Get It?Through vaginal, oral or anal sex. Also through childbirth if the baby does not get vaccinated against Hepatitis B; sharing contaminated needles or razors; or exposure to the blood, bodily fluids (like ejaculate) or saliva of an infected person.

How Do You Prevent It?Vaccines are the best way to prevent Hepatitis B transmission. You should get vaccinated for Hepatitis B if you were not vaccinated (3-4 doses) when you were younger. In Newfoundland, all students are vaccinated for Hepatitis B. Getting the Hepatitis B vaccination and using condoms every time reduces the risk of contracting Hep B.

Hepatitis B (Hep B)

How Can You Treat It?Most often, acute Hepatitis B is treated with rest, eating well, and lots of fluids. Chronic Hepatitis B is treated through close monitoring by a doctor and with anti-retroviral medications. It cannot be cured.

What If It Isn’t Treated?Increased risk for infection of other STDs, including HIV. Chronic, persistent inflammation of the liver and later cirrhosis or cancer of the liver. Babies born to infected women are likely to develop chronic Hepatitis B infection if they don’t get needed immunizations at birth.

Hepatitis C (Hep C)

What Is It?A contagious liver disease that can range from short term illness to a serious, chronic or life- long condition. Most people who get infected with the Hepatitis C virus go on to develop a chronic infection.

How Common Is It?An estimated 3.2 million people are chronically infected with the Hepatitis C virus in the United States. There are an estimated 17,000 new Hepatitis C infections each year.

What Are The Symptoms?Most Hepatitis C infections have no symptoms. Some people may experience illness like fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, joint pain and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and eyes).

How Can You Get It?Hepatitis C is spread when infected blood enters the body of someone who is not infected. Hep C is most often transmitted through sharing needles. Although rare, it can be transmitted sexually. Those who have many sex partners, engage in rough sex, or are HIV positive are at increased risk.

Hepatitis C (Hep C)

How Do You Prevent It?There is currently no vaccine for Hepatitis C. Risk of getting Hepatitis C is cut by not injecting drugs. For those that continue to inject drugs, risk is reduced by not sharing needles and other drug paraphernalia.

How Can You Treat It?If diagnosed when a person is first injected, Hepatitis C can be treated with antiviral medications. People with chronic Hepatitis C should be monitored carefully for liver disease and may benefit from several antiviral medicines available.

What If It Isn’t Treated?Chronic Hepatitis C can result in long-term health problems, including liver damage, liver failure, liver cancer or even death.

STD / STI Jeopardy

If you have a positive result…

Don’t worry!!!

Most STD’S and STI’S are curable, as long as you catch them early!

Ask your doctor about ways to safely engage with your partner considering your

particular situation.

Step One!

• Talk to your partner

• Discuss your sexual history

Step Two!

• Ask them to get tested

• “I really like this thing we’ve got going together, what would you say if I

asked you to go get tested with me.”

• “One thing that is really important to me is my sexual health, and I get

tested every few months, I was hoping you’d get tested for me before we

go any further”

• Try to keep it sensitive and real, remind them this is about both of your

health, not about you thinking that there is something wrong with them,

just that you want to stay safe!

Step Three!

• Get tested!

• Your test results will usually take around 2 weeks

• This is a good time to get more comfortable with each other sexually

without having to have sex

If you are both negative, you’re safe for safe sex!

*But remember! If either person has had another partner within the last 6

months, HIV can incubate and not show up on a test for up to 6 months, so

you might want to use condoms and get tested again later!*

Be responsible, mature & take care of

yourself!

How would I even tell my partner that I

have an STI?

Warts, paps and cervical canc-ahhhh!

In a healthy intimate relationship...

In a healthy relationship where intimacy is involved what kinds of things do you

think the people in that relationship have to discuss?

their

dreams

their

hopestheir

ideas

their

thoughts

their

opinions

their

values

their

sexual

health

what about… how to

prevent pregnancy?

How can pregnancy / arrival of a child affect a relationship?

• Lack of Sleep

• Change in Focus

• Differences of Opinion

• ‘In-Laws’ / External Influences

• Division of Labour

Unplanned Pregnancy in a Relationship

Birth Control Methods

- Abstinence

- Male Condom

- Female Condom

- Birth Control Pill

- Depo (The Shot)

- Diaphragm

- Cervical Cap

- Ortho Evra (The Patch)

- The NuvaRing

- IUD

- Implant

- Emergency Contraception

- Fertility Awareness

- Spermicide

- ‘Pull-Out’ Method

Worksheet – Birth Control

Complete and submit the ‘Birth Control’ Worksheet.

We’ve looked at healthy relationships and what we look for in a healthy relationship…

but what about unhealthy or abusive relationships?

Enhancers

An enhancer is something that has a positive effect on a relationship.

• Good Communication

• Listening

• Compatible

• Share Similar Beliefs and Values

• Compassionate, Considerate, Caring

• Willing to Make Sacrifices

• Trust

• Loyalty

Detractors

A detractor is something that has a negative effect on a relationship.

• Bad Communication

• Jealousy

• Obsessive

• Controlling

• Offensive

• Blaming

• Insulting

• Intimidation

• Isolation

Communication: 1 Way and 2 Way

Part One

1. Get into pairs.

2. Partner 1, pick a drawing that you will explain to your partner.

3. Partner 1, explain this drawing so that your partner can draw it. Your

partner is not allowed to ask any questions.

4. When finished, show the class your drawing.

Communication: 1 Way and 2 Way

Part Two

1. Partner 2, choose a different drawing that you will explain to your partner.

2. Partner 2, explain this drawing so that your partner can draw it. Your

partner is allowed to ask any questions.

3. When finished, show the class your drawing.

So how important is communication in a relationship?

Complete the

Relationships

In-Class Assignment