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Sexuality is expressed through thoughts, beliefs, desires, fantasies, attitudes, values, behaviour, roles and relationships. It is also expressed in the way we talk, dance, dress and sing.

Teachers can easily talk to pupils about sexual and reproductive health when they are comfortable with their own sexuality. These talking points are to help teachers understand their own attitudes, feelings, beliefs, experiences and behaviour regarding sexuality.

the idea of how you should behave because you are male or female.

Sexuality is our entire self as girl or boy, man or woman. It is also

is a good and natural part of sexuality but should be done in a responsible and healthy manner.

Sexuality is not the same as sex, but may be expressed through sex. Sexuality is healthy and sex

about the responsibility that comes with your decision to have sex whether in marriage or casual relationship.

Sexual feelings should not control you. You can control them. Think

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Think beyond the moment and how your actions will impact your life.

Decide how you are going to manage your sexuality ahead of time.

Test for HIV together with your partner and know together. Knowing your status and that of your partner enables you make life saving decisions.

If you test positive and you want to have a baby, go to nearest health centre for Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT). This reduces the risk of the baby being born with HIV.

Men and women do not need more than one sexual partner to get sexual satisfaction. Sex is in the mind so is sexual satisfaction. Care for your health and that
of your partner. Talk with your partner. Discuss and make decisions concerning the family, home and community together. Work together and promote household income, savings and important other decisions.

Use modern contraceptives to plan a manageable family. Visit a health centre near you for advice on the suitable method for you and your partner.

Plan to have only children that you can look after well.

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Correct and consistent use of condoms protect against HIV/STDs and unwanted pregnancy. Anyone

can use condoms including married couples. Condom use is not a sign of unfaithfulness but love and protection. Talk to your partner about using condoms.

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health. It robs you

Alcohol abuse is harmful to your

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of the ability to make good judgement and decisions. Say no to alcohol abuse. Respect your profession and keep safe.

Abusing and beating your partner hurts. It can lead to death, unhappy families, disability and the spread of HIV. Say no to beatings and abuses. If you have disagreements, talk about it. If you are being abused, talk about it. Most people suffer or die silently. Get help from police, LCs and organisations like MIFUMI and FIDA
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PEP reduces HIV risk after rape. If anyone you know is raped or defiled, take them to a health centre for Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), before going to police. PEP is medicine to protect them from HIV infection. It should be got within 72 hours after exposure to HIV infection

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Safe male circumcision reduces risk of HIV infection. After circumcision the man should abstain from sex for at least 6 weeks. But even circumcised men are still at risk and must use protection. ALWAYS use condoms, be faithful and have sex with the partner you have tested with.

Sex with your student is wrong. Sex with anyone who is below 18 is a crime. The penalty is life imprisonment. Respect the teachers code of conduct. Be a good role model to your students.
If you are unable to communicate well about sexuality with your students, get help. When dealing with sexuality issues just like any other subjects, students may ask questions you dont have answers to. Get help from fellow teachers, use PIASCY books, HIV Readers, Young Talk or Teacher Talk and Straight Talk. These materials help students stay safe from HIV/ STDs or re-infection, and early pregnancy. Also consult knowledgeable people in your community.

How to use Young Talk and Straight Talk in your school

File one or two copies of each publication in the head teachers office, library or counselling room. Give two copies to the senior woman/man teacher and the guidance and counseling teacher. Provide two copies for staff to read. File and keep the copies in the staff room so that teachers can easily get the copies. Give each class teacher some copies for their students. Read each issue and write articles for Young Talk or Straight Talk to advise your student. Give your pupils Young Talk/Straight Talk Students can read in groups with your help. Have the pupils discuss the key messages in the newspaper during class or in smaller groups. Ask good readers to help others to read. Display two copies in strategic places where students can easily see and read such as notice board. Support your pupils to express Young Talk or Straight Talk ideas with music, dance and drama and poem. Set questions on topics covered in Young Talk and Straight Talk. When you go for meetings at District Education office or Coordinating Centre Tutors, ask for Young Talk copies for your school.

Contact Straight Talk Foundation if your school is not receiving Young Talk and Straight Talk. Call or send SMS to 0775517458 OR write to: 22366, Kampala. Include school name, postal address, district.
Produced by Straight Talk Foundation and Funded by UNITY/USAID