Program Overview
This facilitator's guide accompanies the Modules 1-5 presentation for the Fearless, Aware, and Protected sexual health education program. It provides comprehensive support for facilitators delivering this transformative curriculum.
Target Audience
Young adults, college students, community health educators, and anyone seeking comprehensive sexual health education
Duration
5 modules, each 60-90 minutes. Can be delivered as a workshop series or condensed intensive.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a fearless mindset toward sexual health
- Master barrier methods and tools
- Understand medical prevention options
- Create personalized SafER sex plans
Materials Needed
- Projector & slides
- Participant workbooks
- Condom samples & models
- Flip charts & markers
5-Module Structure
01
Mindset of Protection
Building the foundation for fearless sexual health
Chapters Covered:
- Chapter 1: Own Your Health
- Chapter 2: The Erotic Art of Communication
02
Sexual Barriers - Tools for Freedom
Mastering physical protection methods
Chapters Covered:
- Chapter 3: Condoms - The Frontline
- Chapter 4: Beyond the Condom - SafER Oral Pleasure
- Chapter 5: Lube & Toys
03
Medical Shields - Pills and Shots that Protect
Understanding biomedical prevention strategies
Chapters Covered:
- Chapter 6: PrEP - Prevention in a Pill
- Chapter 7: PEP - The 72-Hour Window
- Chapter 8: Doxy-PEP - A New Tool
- Chapter 9: ART - A Work of ART
04
Real Talk: Navigating the Gray Areas
Pleasure, kink, and harm reduction strategies
Chapters Covered:
- Chapter 10: Pleasures, Kinks, and Fetishes
- Chapter 11: Harm Reduction in Action
05
Building Your Personal SafER Sex Plan
Creating actionable, personalized protection strategies
Chapters Covered:
- Chapter 12: Your Personal SafER Sex Plan
- MATCH Framework Integration
- Action Planning & Resources
Preparation Checklist
Before Each Module:
- Review module content and learning objectives
- Test all A/V equipment and presentation slides
- Prepare handouts and participant materials
- Set up room for interactive activities
- Review difficult questions and prepare responses
- Have emergency resources readily available
Creating Safe Space
- Establish group agreements
- Emphasize confidentiality
- Use inclusive language
- Acknowledge diverse experiences
Facilitation Techniques
- Ask open-ended questions
- Encourage peer discussion
- Use real-world examples
- Balance lecture and activities
Handling Disclosures
- Listen without judgment
- Acknowledge bravery
- Connect to resources
- Follow up privately if needed
Additional Resources for Facilitators
📚 Complete Ebook
Access the full "Fearless, Aware, and Protected" ebook for deeper content knowledge
Read Ebook →
📊 PowerPoint Presentations
Download slide decks for all 5 modules with talking points
Get Slides →
📝 Participant Guide
Companion workbook for participants to follow along and take notes
View Guide →
🎨 Visual Toolkit
Professional infographics and visual aids for teaching
Browse Toolkit →
💡 Top Facilitation Tips
- Start with icebreakers: Help participants feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics
- Use metaphors: The HARNESS Project uses metaphor-driven visuals to make concepts accessible
- Emphasize "SafER" not "Safe": Promote harm reduction approach over abstinence-only messaging
- Celebrate questions: There are no "dumb" questions in sexual health education
- Connect to resources: Always provide local testing, PrEP, and support resources
- Follow up: Offer office hours or one-on-one consultations for private questions
