CPHSSWCE0397 - Sex Positive Approach to LGBTQ Health
Course Description
This course will utilize a combination of lecture and group discussion to assist participants with moving beyond the pathology based model to a sex positive model when discussing sexual health with LGBTQ communities. Using a “sex positive” approach to LGBTQ health can help remove stigma and shame from sexual choices. It is crucial to have a deep understanding of your own bias and take a step away from the assumption that all LGBTQ people are engaging in “risky sex” to start a conversation that can promote healthy outcomes. This course is open to anyone willing to learn how to discuss sex and sexuality with LGBTQ communities.
Course Outline
Course Agenda:
1:00 - 1:10 Introductions, learning objectives and creation of safe space
1:10 - 1:20 What is sex positive approach, sex positivity, sex negativity?
1:20 - 1:30 Approaches to sex positivity
1:30 - 2:00 Sex positive language and how values interface with sex positive approach
2:00 - 2:30 Circles of Sexuality
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 - 2:50 Set-up for Activity
2:50 - 3:30 Activity
3:30 - 4:00 Group Discussion
4:00 - 4:15 Questions and Course Evaluations
Learner Outcomes
Smart Goals:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe sex positive approaches
- Learn the need for adopting a sex positive approach for LGBTQ sexual health
- Demonstrate sex positive framework and language to use with LGBTQ communities
When they return to the workspace, they will be able to:
- Incorporate sex positive approaches into their practice
- Recognize how sexual attitudes and behavior affect workplace environment