Communication Tool

Everyone says that talking about sexuality is important—and it is. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy! Even adults have a hard time talking about it.

Sometimes you may not know what to say to your boyfriend or girlfriend, a health care provider, a parent or guardian or any other adult when it comes to sexuality and sexual health. How do you approach these topics? Sex, Etc. can help!

Sex, Etc.’s Communication Tool gives you a place to start what are hopefully ongoing conversations. Below you can choose who you want to talk to, what you want to talk about and what you might want to say. We’ll suggest some ways to start the conversation along with some ideas about what to discuss. These aren’t scripts you should read word for word, but the language covers important issues to communicate about. So find what works for you in the suggestions below, and make the language your own.

Clear and healthy communication can be a challenge, but we’re making it a little bit easier!



what do you want to say?

I’m trying to figure out if I’m ready for sex.

While you’re answering my questions, I was hoping we could talk about something. It’s been on my mind for a while, and I really want to discuss it with you. I’m not sure if you can guarantee confidentiality, but right now I need to know that what we talk about is private.

I’ve been dating the same person for a little while now. Well, I’ve started wondering if I might be ready for sex. I wanted to talk to you about it, since we’re not sure we’re ready for sex. But before we make any decisions, I want to make sure that we have all of the information we need about preventing pregnancy and/or STDs. Do you have any advice?

 

I’ve decided to have sex.

I was hoping we could talk about something. It’s been on my mind for a while, and I really want to discuss it with you. I’m not sure if you can guarantee confidentiality, but right now I need to know what we talk about is private.

I’ve been dating the same person for a little while now, and we’ve decided we’re ready to have sex. I wanted to talk with you first though because I want to make sure that we have all of the information we need to prevent pregnancy and/or STDs. I also thought you might have some advice.

My partner and I have already discussed safer sex and/or birth control. We’ve decided to go get tested for STDs together, and we’ve already discussed how we feel about everything. But we still need some more information about safer sex and how to use a condom, where we can get tested and/or how we can prevent pregnancy with hormonal birth control. Can we talk about this?

 

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