Empowering Advocates:

Comprehensive Sexuality
Education

HEALTH EDUCATION
March 1, 2024
Objectives:

a) Analyze the importance of Comprehensive

and Inclusive Sexuality Education
b) Develop effective advocacy
communication skills.
c) Cultivate a sense of responsibility in
advocating for comprehensive sexuality
education.
 What would you say?
Scenario A Imagine a friend is making fun of you for not having
sex. Come up with ways to explain your reasons for
waiting to have sex.

You still haven’t

had sex? Haven’t
you two been dating
for a while? Why are you
scared? Just use
protection
 What would you say?
Scenario B What would you say if your partner was pressuring
you to have sex? Imagine that the person you are
speaking is someone that you care about and like.

You’re so sexy. How

can you expect me
to get turned on, I can’t wait around
and then not to forever. I thought
have sex? you were more
mature. If you
don’t want to have
sex, then what else
can we do?
 What would you say?
Scenario C What would you say if your partner didn’t want to
use protection? Imagine you are considering having
sex with the person who is speaking.

You don’t need to

worry about STIs. I
haven’t been with
anyone else. We will just be
careful, I promise
nothing will
happen.
Questions:
1. What can you say about the answers
of your classmates regarding on the
scenarios given?

2. How can you face a certain scenario

related to sexuality education?
What is Comprehensive
Sexuality Education or CSE?
 curriculum-based process of teaching and learning about the
cognitive, emotional, physical and social aspects of sexuality
 aims to equip children and young people with knowledge,
skills, attitudes and values that empowers them to realize
their health, well-being and dignity; develop respectful socia
and sexual relationships;
 consider how their choices affect their own well-being and
that of others; and understand and ensure the protection of
their rights throughout their lives.
Key Concepts of
Comprehensive Sexuality
Education
BENEFITS:
 Comprehensive sexuality education enables
young people to protect and advocate for their
health, well-being and dignity by providing
them with a necessary toolkit of knowledge,
attitudes and skills.
 Presents sexuality with a positive approach,
emphasizing values such as respect, inclusion,
non-discrimination, equality, empathy,
responsibility and reciprocity.
 It reinforces healthy and positive values about
bodies, puberty, relationships, sex and family
life.

BENEFITS
Group Activity: Role Playing
Make a short role-play that shows
effective communication skills in
advocating for comprehensive
sexuality education.
1. What is your stance on
comprehensive sexuality
education?
2. Based on the video, what are
the challenges that Anna and
May have experienced?
3. Should comprehensive
sexuality education be taught to
everyone in high school or only
the ones who opt in to it?
4. How does comprehensive
sexuality education affects your
decision-making skills?
Reflection:
“Reflect on your role as an advocate for
comprehensive sexuality education.
What actions can you take to promote
inclusivity and diversity in sexual
health education?”
Thank you!