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Understanding Communication and Decision-Making in Sexual Relationships

This lesson explores communication styles—aggressive, assertive, and passive—and their impact on relationships. Aggressive communicators dominate conversations, assertive individuals express opinions thoughtfully, while passive individuals avoid conflict. Good listening skills and non-verbal communication are essential for effective interaction. The lesson also covers refusal skills to uphold personal values during challenging situations, such as peer pressure. Additionally, it discusses making informed decisions about sexual behaviors, emphasizing the importance of trust, mutual understanding, and personal readiness. No one should feel pressured to engage in sexual activity.

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Understanding Communication and Decision-Making in Sexual Relationships

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  1. Communication & Decisions About Sexual Relationship Lesson 2 and Lesson 3 of Communication

  2. Different Types of Communication AGGRESSIVE: • Very self-centered • Mock or speak in a negative tone • Domineering • Sarcastic tone of voice ASSERTIVE: • State their opinion • Use “I” statements • Focuses on problem solving • Answers in thought out mature responses PASSIVE: • Shy • Will never voice their opinion • Avoids conflict at all costs • Afraid to respond to seem “foolish” or “disliked”

  3. GOOD LISTENING SKILLS • Give Full Attention to Person Speaking • Focus on the speaker’s message • Indicate your Interest • Remember what the Speaker Said • Use positive body language

  4. DO NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION ASSIGNMENT Must be completed in class

  5. REFUSAL SKILLS Refusal Skills are Part of Effective Communication • Helps you not contradicts your values • Helps you out weight possible outcomes • You need to stay firm in stance to get point across You will need them to different elements in your life: • Drinking • Being a bystander • An activity that can lead to bodily harm

  6. CONFLICT Conflict: Is any disagreement, struggle, or fight. Results from: • Lack of communication between two people • Lack of different needs met Use T.A.L.K as a guide to resolve conflict: • T- Time Out • A- Allow the other person to speak • L- Let each person ask questions and clarify • K- Keep brainstorming till both parties are happy.

  7. DECISIONS ABOUT SEXUAL BEHAVIORS ABSTINENCE: • is a deliberate decision to avoid sexual activity and/or any dangerous subsidence that may cause you bodily harm • What is celibacy? SEXUAL INTERCOURSE: • Refers to vaginal, oral or anal sex SEXUAL ACTIVITY: • Refers to any form of stimulation to genital area INTIMACY: • Refers to the closeness between two people (which develops over time)

  8. DECISIONS ABOUT SEXUAL BEHAVIORS (CONTINUED) Individuals may be ready to have sex if: • They are comfortable enough to talk about the decision with their partner: Are my partner’s reasons for wanting sex the same as mine? Will sex have the same meaning for both of us? Can I trust my partner not to hurt, disappoint, or betray me? • They have sufficient information to help protect themselves from pregnancy (if desired) and infection. • They have considered the pros and cons of becoming sexually involved, and are making this decision solely for themselves. • They have considered the potential consequences of taking intimacy to this level. • NO ONE should be pressured to be sexual before they feel ready.

  9. HEALTH SKILLS ACTIVITY: Do Activity on p.35: Talk about what Marla should do: How could Dwayne possibly react?

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