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Teen Talk Group Norms 1) Respect

« Listen actively « Take space, make space « Practice inclusive language

2) Communication « Identify your trusted adults « Build connections

3) Curiosity

« Keep an open mind « Ask questions openly or anonymously

4) Privacy

« Create a safe space together « Expect transparency

5) Well-being « Feel your feelings « Find what works for you

Student Name: ___________________________ Period: ____ Teen Talk Middle School, 2027

Local Clinic List YOU have the right to access the sexual health services that you need!

• Parent/Guardian permission is NOT required (but we encourage you to talk with them!) • Sexual health services are confidential and can be FREE (via Family PACT ê) • Many of these clinics may also offer telehealth appointments (call to ask)

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ê Family PACT is a California program that pays for birth control, STI testing & treatment, and more! Most teens and young adults qualify for coverage – ask about signing up for FREE at your next clinic visit or check out familypact.org to find a local enrollment office. Teen Talk Middle School, 2027

Scan for more! eukiapp.org

Euki Period Tracker app Chat with Roo roo.plannedparenthood.org

selfsea.org

Selfsea: Identity & Health

Mental Health

& Body Image

Bodies, Puberty, Birth Control & STIs

sexetc.org

General Info teensource.org

amaze.org/myamaze/teen-talk-497

plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/puberty

kidshealth.org/en/teens/sexual-health

Relationships & Sexual Safety

One Love Foundation

joinonelove.org/relationships

Love is Respect

Soluna app solunaapp.com

myplanapp.org/en/teen

stopsextortion.com

Thorn: #StopSextortion

Sexual Assault Hotline

hotline.rainn.org call (800) 656-4673 text START to 88788

Human Trafficking Hotline

humantraffickinghotline.org call (888) 373-7888 text BEFREE to 233-733

Pregnancy & Parenting myschoolmyrights.com/rights

Know Your Rights

myPlan Teen app

loveisrespect.org call (866) 331-9474 text LOVEIS to 22522

Teen Talk Middle School Resources

The Trevor Project

all-options.org call (888) 493-0092

All-Options Talkline

Mental Health is Health mentalhealthishealth.us

Young Minds youngminds.org.uk/young-person

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) nationaleatingdisorders.org

Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741-741

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org/chat call or text 988

Guides for LGBTQ+ Teens

Gender & Sexual Identities imi.guide

thetrevorproject.org call (866) 488-7386 text START to 678-678 sendtherightmessage.ca

Send the Right Message

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Internal Pelvic Anatomy ASSIGNED MALE

External Pelvic Anatomy ASSIGNED MALE

Every human body is unique! Please do not compare your body to these drawings.

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Internal Pelvic Anatomy ASSIGNED FEMALE

External Pelvic Anatomy ASSIGNED FEMALE

Every human body is unique! Please do not compare your body to these drawings.

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Sexual Behaviors Tree Name:

Date:

Period:

Instructions: Color or shade in each section of the tree based on whether it is possible for the behavior to lead to STIs or pregnancy: a darker color or solid fill for ‘yes,’ no color or fill for ‘no,’ and a lighter color or stripes for ‘unlikely.’

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Brainstorm & Reflect Instructions: Brainstorm answers to each of the prompts and write them below. This worksheet will not be turned in; it is a space for you to reflect and write your personal thoughts.

List three reasons why SOME young teens choose to have sex: List three reasons why MOST young teens WAIT to have sex:

List three ways a person could tell their partner that they are not ready or don’t want to have sex: List three ways for partners to be intimate (i.e., feel close, show love or affection)

even if they are not ready or don’t want to have sex:

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Birth Control Guide: Non-Hormonal Methods Withdrawal

Not Having Sex

How to use it: don’ t engage in any se xual behaviors with a partner (the only guaran teed way to prevent unintended preg na ncy)

Effectiveness: 100%

There are even more ways to prevent pregnancy – such as fertility awareness and sterilization – but the methods listed on this guide are the most common.

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STI protection: ye s

t 78%

Barrier Cervical

Contraceptive Gel

D Copper IU How to use it: insert int o vagina before sex s in se it: stay How to u ars r 3-10+ ye uterus fo a et it: visit How to g for r e provid medical nt placeme ess: >99% Effectiven tion: no STI protec

If you want to learn more about contraception, including possible side effects, visit a clinic or talk with a medical provider! Teen Talk Middle School, 2027

e inside se it: plac u to w o H efore sex vagina b up from et it: pick g to w o H harmacy clinic or p be fitted

How to get it: pick up from clinic or pharma cy

(Phexxi requires a pre scr

iption)

Effectiveness: 72–93%

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% ess: 76–94 Effectiven tion: no STI protec

STI protection: no

m Internal Condo

ear inside How to use it: w ginal or vagina during va sex anus during anal ck up How to get it: pi armacy ph or from clinic –95% Effectiveness: 79 s STI protection: ye

External Condo m

How to use it: w ear on erect penis du ring vaginal or anal sex

How to get it: pi ck up from a clinic or store Effectiveness: 82 –98% STI protection: ye s

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Birth Control Guide: Hormonal Methods The Pill

e it: take on How to use 24 hours) daily (every sa t it: require How to ge n prescriptio ss: 91–99% Effectivene on: no STI protecti

How to use it: stick onto skin and replace weekly (optional during 4th week)

How to get it: requires a prescription Effectiveness: 91–99% STI protection: no

The Shot

The Implant

e How to use it: get on s ek we 12 shot every How to get it: visit a medical provider for injection % Effectiveness: 94–99 STI protection: no

How to use it: stays in arm for up to 5 years How to get it: visit a medical provider for placement Effectiveness: >99% STI protection: no

How to use it: place in side vagina an d replace monthly or annually (optiona l d

PROs:

uring 4th w eek)

How to ge t it: require sa prescriptio n Effectivene ss: 91–99% STI protecti on: no

Emergency Contraception Pill Hormonal IUD

How to use it: stays in uterus for 3-8 years How to get it: visit a medical provider for placement Effectiveness: >99% STI protection: no

What are some pros and cons of using hormonal birth control?

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The Ring

The Patch

How to use it: take on e ASAP within 5 days after sex How to get it: pick up from clinic or pharmacy (ella requires a prescr

iption)

Effectiveness: 75-99%

(most are more effec tive the sooner it’s used!)

STI protection: no

CONs:

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Pregnancy Options Flowchart Name:

Date:

Period:

Instructions: Fill in the flowchart of legal options available to a person who is pregnant (in California) and complete the prompts below.

End the Pregnancy Pregnancy Confirmed

Abortion Adoption

Continue the Pregnancy

*Safe Surrender

Parenting

Healthcare while pregnant is called: What is important to think about if choosing to become a parent?

_______________________________________________ It is important for a pregnant person to:

A pregnant person should AVOID:

x In CA, people of ALL ages have the right to choose any legal pregnancy option.

FAQs about your legal rights:

Private, judgment-free support:

Community for teen moms:

My School, My Rights

All-Options Talkline 1 (888) 493-0092

Shine Together

myschoolmyrights.com

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STI Crossword Name:

Date:

Period:

Instructions: Complete the puzzle by identifying the missing word or answer to each clue from the word bank below. immune

anyone

symptoms

infertility

vaccinated

condom

tested

barrier

treatable

breastmilk

fluids

antibiotics

infection

virus

1 2

3 4

6 7

12 13

ACROSS

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4. The only way to know for sure if someone has an STI is to get ______.

1. HIV is only passed through six body fluids: blood, semen, pre-ejaculate, vaginal fluid, rectal fluid, and ______.

5. Most STIs are passed through infected blood, sexual ______, or genital skin-to-skin contact.

2. The STIs that start with “H” are not curable because they are caused by a ______.

7. Bacterial STIs can be cured with ______.

3. What can be worn on a penis to help prevent STIs?

11. One way to prevent hepatitis B and HPV infections is to get ______.

6. If left untreated, some STIs can cause ______, which means being unable to create a pregnancy.

12. Who can get an STI?

8. Using a ______ method (like a dental dam) during sex can greatly reduce the risk of getting or passing an STI.

13. All STIs are either curable or ______. 14. STI stands for sexually transmitted ______.

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STI Fact Sheet Abstaining from injection drug use and sexual contact with other people are the most effective ways to protect yourself from STIs, including HIV

Transmission

STI

(how it spreads)

Chlamydia

• Contact with sexual fluids (e.g., infected vaginal fluid, semen, or pre-ejaculate) • Genital skin-to-skin contact (e.g., during oral, anal, or vaginal sex) • Vaginal childbirth Note: Chlamydia is the most common reportable STI and almost half of all new U.S. chlamydia diagnoses are in young people age 15 to 241

Curable (Bacteria)

& Gonorrhea

Syphilis

Signs/Symptoms (what it can cause)

Prevention (how to stay protected)

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

• Unusual discharge or bleeding

• Get tested regularly (at least annually) and communicate with any sexual partners

• Frequent urination • Pain during urination, bowel movements, or sex • Persistent sore throat • If left untreated, may lead to infertility

• Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex • Take DoxyPEP antibiotics within 72 hours of having condomless sex

• Skin-to-skin contact with an infected sore or rash (e.g., during oral, anal, or vaginal sex)

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

• Painless sores (chancres)

• NO sharing needles or injection equipment

• Contact with sexual fluids (e.g., infected vaginal fluid, semen, or pre-ejaculate)

• Rash or sores (lesions)

• Pregnancy or childbirth

• Flu-like symptoms

• If left untreated, may lead to brain damage, blindness, paralysis, heart failure, or death

• Less commonly via: -

Contact with infected blood

• Get tested (as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners • Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex • Take DoxyPEP antibiotics within 72 hours of having condomless sex Note: Barrier methods may not cover all areas that this STI can infect (e.g., mouth)

1 Cleveland Clinic. (2023). Chlamydia. www.my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4023-chlamydia

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STI Fact Sheet Transmission

STI

(how it spreads)

Trichomoniasis

• Contact with sexual fluids (e.g., infected vaginal fluid, semen, or pre-ejaculate) • Genital skin-to-skin contact (e.g., during oral, anal, or vaginal sex) • Less commonly via:

Curable (Parasite)

Vaginal childbirth

Signs/Symptoms (what it can cause)

Pubic Lice

̶ ̶

Sexual contact (e.g., oral, anal, or vaginal sex) Sharing personal items (e.g., clothes, towels, sheets, or blankets)

(how to stay protected)

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

• Unusual discharge

• Get tested (as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners

• Foul odor • Itching • Frequent urination • Pain during urination, ejaculation, or sex • If left untreated, may lead to infertility

• Contact with infected body hair or fabric via:

Prevention

• Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

• Itching

• Avoid sharing clothes, towels, and bedding

• Visible lice or nits (eggs) • Dark spots from insect bites

Note: These type of lice do not affect the scalp, but they can attach to facial hair during oral sex

Treatable (Virus)

Note: Barrier methods may not cover all areas that this STI can infect (e.g., pubic hair)

Genital Herpes

• Skin-to-skin contact with an infected sore (e.g., during oral, anal, or vaginal sex) • Contact with sexual fluids (e.g., infected vaginal fluid, semen, or pre-ejaculate) or saliva • Pregnancy or childbirth Note: Oral herpes (also called “cold sores”) is not considered an STI, but it can cause genital herpes through oral sex

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

• Blisters or lesions on the genitals, anus, or mouth

• Get tested (as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners

• Itching or tingling • Pain during urination, bowel movements, or sex • Flu-like symptoms

• Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex Note: Barrier methods may not cover all areas that this STI can infect (e.g., scrotum)

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STI Fact Sheet Transmission

STI

(how it spreads)

• Genital skin-to-skin contact (e.g., during oral, anal, or vaginal sex)

HPV

Treatable (Virus)

Human Papilloma Virus

• Vaginal childbirth Note: This is the most common of all STIs – almost every unvaccinated person who is sexually active will get HPV in their lifetime1

Signs/Symptoms (what it can cause)

Prevention (how to stay protected)

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

• Genital warts or lesions

• Get tested regularly (cervical exam for ages 21+ every 3 years or as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners

• Itching • If left untreated, may cause cancer of the cervix, penis, anus, or throat, which can lead to death

• Get vaccinated (ages 9-45) • Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex Note: Barrier methods may not cover all areas that this STI can infect (e.g., labia)

• Contact with infected blood or damaged tissue (e.g., an open wound or sore)

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

• Contact with sexual fluids (e.g., infected vaginal fluid, semen, pre-ejaculate, or rectal fluid) • Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding Note: Receptive anal sex without a condom is the highest risk sexual activity – the skin inside the rectum is very thin and has less natural lubrication, which can lead to microtears during sex that allow infections to enter the bloodstream

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

• Flu-like symptoms

• NO sharing needles or injection equipment

• Frequent illness • Body rash • Sores in the mouth • If left untreated, HIV may progress to AIDS and make a person more susceptible to opportunistic infections and cancers, which can lead to death Note: 1 in 8 people who are living with HIV do not know their status – the only way to know is to get tested2

• Get tested regularly (annually or as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners • Complete treatment for other STIs (as prescribed) • Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex • Take PrEP and/or PEP medications (as prescribed) Note: A person living with HIV can use ART (antiretroviral) medication to suppress their viral load to undetectable levels, meaning they cannot transmit HIV through sex

1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Reasons to get vaccinated. www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccines/reasons-to-get.html 2 HIV.gov. (2026). U.S. statistics. www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/data-and-trends/statistics

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ABCs of Viral Hepatitis Transmission

STI

(how it spreads)

Hepatitis A

• Contact with infected fecal matter (poop) via: ̶

Contaminated food, drinks, or objects ̶

Sexual contact (e.g., oral, anal, or vaginal sex)

Less commonly via: Contact with infected blood

Treatable (Virus)

(what it can cause)

Hepatitis B

(how to stay protected)

• Get vaccinated

• Abdominal or joint pain

• Flu-like symptoms

• Wash hands frequently (e.g., after using the toilet, changing a diaper, before preparing food or eating)

• Dark urine or pale gray stools

• NO sexual contact

• Itching or yellowing of the skin or eyeballs

• Get tested (as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• If left untreated, may cause sudden liver failure or death

• Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex

• Contact with infected blood

• NO symptoms

• Get vaccinated

• Contact with sexual fluids (e.g., infected vaginal fluid, semen, or pre-ejaculate)

• Abdominal or joint pain

• NO sexual contact

• Nausea or vomiting

• NO sharing needles or injection equipment

Less commonly via: Sharing personal items (e.g., razor, toothbrush) ̶

• Flu-like symptoms • Dark urine or pale gray stools • Itching or yellowing of the skin or eyeballs

• Get tested (as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners

• If left untreated, may cause liver damage or cancer, which can lead to death

• Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex

• Contact with infected blood

• NO symptoms

• NO sexual contact

Less commonly via:

• Abdominal or joint pain

• NO sharing needles or injection equipment

Contact with infected sores (e.g., open wounds) ̶

Hepatitis C

Prevention

• NO symptoms

Note: Hepatitis A is most often passed nonsexually via foodborne outbreak (fecal-oral exposure)

• Vaginal childbirth

Curable (Virus)

Signs/Symptoms

Sexual contact (e.g., oral, anal, vaginal sex) ̶

• Nausea or vomiting • Flu-like symptoms

Vaginal childbirth ̶ ̶

• Dark urine or pale gray stools Sharing personal items (e.g., • Itching or yellowing of the skin or razor, toothbrush) eyeballs

Note: Vaginal sex during menstruation and anal sex without a condom may have a higher chance of microtears in the skin and exposure to blood

• If left untreated, may cause liver damage or cancer, which can lead to death

• Get tested (at least once or more often as advised by a medical provider) and communicate with any sexual partners • Use a barrier method (e.g., condom or dental dam) correctly and consistently during oral, anal, and vaginal sex

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Rights & Resources permission

over 18 (in CA)

“affirmative consent”

sober

equal power

informed

means that only YES means YES

sexual

conversation about boundaries

CONSENT

Silence means NO

clear

reversible voluntary

“yes!”

a mutual agreement

active

Unsure? ASK!

Laws to Know About: • In California, Title IX (“nine”) requires that schools protect students and staff from sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination.

• Federal law prohibits creating, viewing, and sharing nude or sexual images of anyone under age 18, which is also called child sexual abuse material.

• Any unwanted sexual contact is considered sexual assault. This includes nonconsensual sexual behaviors as well as being made to show or look at sexual images or private body parts. • Human trafficking – forcing, tricking, or manipulating someone to perform manual labor or sex work – is a federal crime.

• The federal TAKE IT DOWN Act makes it illegal to share someone’s nude or sexual images without their consent, including digital forgeries or AI-generated “deepfakes.” • In California, it is illegal to blackmail someone using their nude or sexual images, also known as sextortion.

Remember…

Resources for Support:

Sexual violence is not about sexual desire – it’s an act of power and control.

It’s important to talk with a trusted adult, like a parent/guardian, family member, teacher, counselor, nurse or doctor, etc.

No one deserves to be harmed or exploited. Everyone deserves to feel safe and to have their body and boundaries respected. Teen Talk Middle School, 2027

National Sexual Assault Hotline hotline.rainn.org call: (800) 656-4673 text: START to 88788

National Human Trafficking Hotline

humantraffickinghotline.org call: (888) 373-7888 text: BEFREE to 233-733

If you have nude or sexual images that you believe have been or will be shared online, check out: takeitdown.ncmec.org © Health Connected

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Responding to Harm Name:

Date:

Period:

Instructions: Read through each scenario and identify any inappropriate and potentially illegal behaviors. Then brainstorm what the narrator could do in their situation. Remember, everyone deserves to have their body and their boundaries respected! Marco’s Scenario: My uncle always invites his friends over to hang out at our house. Last weekend, one of them came up to me in private and said that I’m looking really grown and sexy. Then she looked down at my crotch and reached her hand over. I froze and didn’t know how to react…

Jenna’s Scenario: I can’t stand going to school anymore! A few days ago, I broke up with my boyfriend, and to get back at me, he sent a topless photo of me to all his friends. Now everyone at school has seen it and people keep staring and joking about me being a “slut”…

What is going on in this scenario?

What could Marco do in this situation?

What could Jenna do in this situation?

Avery’s Scenario: Yesterday during lunch, a girl in my class posted a meme making fun of trans people and tagged me in it. When our classmates started seeing the post, they were all shocked and started laughing, asking me if it was true. Then one person yelled “prove it!” and tried to pull down my pants… What is going on in this scenario?

What could Avery do in this situation?

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10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship Healthy relationships bring out the best in you and make you feel good about yourself. A healthy relationship does not mean a “perfect” relationship, and no one is healthy 100% of the time, but the signs below are behaviors you should strive for in all of your relationships.

Instructions: Write each sign from the box below on the line above its definition. Each term can be used only once. Comfortable Pace

Honesty

Respect

Trust

Healthy Conflict

Independence

Kindness

Equality

Fun

Taking Responsibility

____________________

you are caring and empathetic to one another and provide comfort and support

openly and respectfully discussing issues and confronting disagreements nonjudgmentally

____________________

the relationship feels balanced; everyone puts the same effort into the success of the relationship

owning your own actions and words

____________________

the relationship moves at a speed that feels enjoyable for each person

confidence that the other person won’t do anything to hurt you or ruin the relationship

____________________

you can be truthful and candid without fearing how the other person will respond

you enjoy spending time together and bring out the best in each other

____________________

you value one another’s beliefs and opinions and love one another for who you are as a person

you have space to be yourself outside of the relationship

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10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship While everyone does unhealthy things sometimes, we can all learn to love better by recognizing unhealthy signs and shifting to healthy behaviors. If you are seeing unhealthy signs in your relationship, it’s important not to ignore them and understand that they can escalate to abuse. If you think you are in a dangerous situation, trust your gut and get help.

Instructions: Write each sign from the box below on the line above its definition. Each term can be used only once. Manipulation

Belittling

Sabotage

Volatility

Possessiveness

Isolation

Guilting

Betrayal

Intensity

Deflecting Responsibility

____________________

when someone is disloyal or acts in an intentionally dishonest way

when someone has a really strong, unpredictable reaction that makes you scared, confused, or intimidated

____________________

when someone is jealous to a point where they try to control who you spend time with and what you do

when someone purposefully ruins your reputation, achievements, or success

____________________

when someone keeps you away from your friends, family, or other people

when someone does and says things to make you feel bad about yourself

____________________

when someone repeatedly makes excuses for their unhealthy behavior

when someone expresses extreme feelings and overthe-top behavior that feels overwhelming

____________________

when someone makes you feel responsible for their actions or like it’s your job to keep them happy

when someone tries to control your decisions, actions, or emotions

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Picturing My Future Name:

Date:

Period:

Instructions: Your future is up to you! Draw or write your answers to each prompt below based on your personal values, future goals, and the information you learned during Teen Talk.

Some of m y identities that I’m most p roud of are :

my future When I imagine e… family, it looks lik A goal I want to accomplish in 5 years is…

revent My plan to p regnancy is: STIs and/or p

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The quali ties I look for in a friends hip or rela tionship are:

My support system for making decisions includes…

Back in the Day… Student’s Name

Trusted Adult’s Name

Instructions: Interview your parent, guardian, or an adult you trust over the age of 18. Complete the three Talks on three different days throughout Teen Talk. After each Talk, get a signature from your trusted adult and complete the reflection below the interview questions. Talk #1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Date:

Adult signature:

What did you do in your free time when you were my age? What did you want to be when you grew up? How did you learn about puberty? Did your family talk with you about body changes and hygiene? What is one thing you wish you knew about puberty before it started? If I have more questions about my physical, mental, or sexual health, who else should I talk with?

Reflection: How are your trusted adult’s past experiences similar or different to your own? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Talk #2

Date:

Adult signature:

6. Did you have sex education when you were in school? What was it like? 7. Did you know anyone who was questioning their sexuality or gender as a teen? What kinds of resources and support could have been useful for them? 8. How does someone know if they are ready to be in a romantic relationship? 9. What do you want me to know about protecting myself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and/or unplanned pregnancy? Reflection: What was the most helpful piece of advice you just got from your trusted adult? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FOR ADULTS: If you would like more information, resources, and updates from Health Connected, scan the QR code to join our mailing list 😊

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Date:

Adult signature:

10. How do you feel about the messages that media (TV, music, movies, social media, sexually explicit media) send youth today? 11. What should teens know about using technology and the internet responsibly? 12. Did you ever feel pressured to do something you didn’t want to do? How did you handle it? Is there anything you wish you would have done differently? 13. How can I practice setting boundaries in my friendships? 14. Write your own question: ____________________________________________________________________________ Reflection: What do you think you might do differently after having these conversations? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FOR ADULTS: Explore resources to help continue this important conversation! Health Connected health-connected.org/resources/ Essential Access Health talkwithyourkids.org American Sexual Health Association ashasexualhealth.org/parents Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents AMAZE: More Info, Less Weird amaze.org/parents

FOR ADULTS: Please confirm with your signature… “I have talked through all of the questions on this interview guide with my student.” Adult signature: ___________________________________________ Do you think this homework helped you and your student talk more openly about sexual health and relationships? Teen Talk Middle School, 2027

r YES