Theme: Sexual Health & HIV
Substances, Socializing, Sex, and Consent
In this lesson, participants will learn about the relationship between socializing and substance use among black gay men, the role substances play in sexual encounters, and how substances can impact one’s ability to give and receive consent. Through small group discussions, personal reflection, and collaborative learning, participants will develop a comprehensive definition of consent and explore the ways in which substance use impacts their social and sexual identities.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Define consent and describe how to clearly give and receive it from others.
- Assess the costs and benefits of substance use in social settings within their own lives.
- Name at least three strategies for negotiating safer sex while using substances.
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Group Size
This lesson is written for groups of 8–15 with two co-facilitators.
Time
95 minutes
Materials
Name tags
Permanent markers
Flip chart paper
Tape
Sticky notes
Blank index cards
Blank paper
Writing utensils
Printed handouts
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