HARNESS Participant Companion
Your Interactive Workbook for the SafER Sex Curriculum
Your Interactive Workbook for the SafER Sex Curriculum
This companion workbook is designed to help you get the most out of the HARNESS curriculum. Whether you're attending a workshop, taking a class, or self-studying, this resource will guide you through all 13 chapters of "Fearless, Aware, and Protected".
What you'll learn: How to create your own personalized SafER sex plan using the MATCH Framework—Medications, Awareness, Tools, Communication, and Habits. You'll gain practical skills, build confidence, and learn to have conversations that protect your health and honor your boundaries.
How to use this companion: Track your progress through the modules, complete interactive worksheets, access conversation scripts, and build your personal SafER sex toolkit. This isn't just theory—it's hands-on preparation for real-world situations.
SafER sex isn't about one single choice—it's about finding the right combination that works for YOU. The MATCH Framework helps you build a personalized protection plan.
PrEP, PEP, ART, Doxy-PEP, vaccines—what medical shields are you using?
Know your status, know your partner's status, understand the risks.
Condoms, dental dams, lube, gloves—what physical barriers are you using?
Are you having open, honest conversations about sex, status, and boundaries?
Testing schedule, daily PrEP, cleaning toys, self-care routines.
Check off modules as you complete them to track your journey!
The complete curriculum is organized into 6 parts across 13 chapters. Click any module to explore.
Take control of your sexual health with confidence and self-advocacy.
Learn to talk about sex, boundaries, and desires with clarity and confidence.
Master the fundamentals of condom use and build your protection strategy.
Explore dental dams, gloves, and other barriers for oral sex.
The essential role of lubrication and safe toy use in sexual health.
Understand Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and how it prevents HIV infection.
Emergency HIV prevention after potential exposure—act fast!
Antibiotic prevention for bacterial STIs—the 3-2-1 protocol.
Antiretroviral therapy and the science behind U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable).
Explore sexual diversity and navigate kink/fetish communities safely.
Pragmatic strategies for sex, drugs, and real-world situations.
Piece together your personalized SafER sex plan using the MATCH Framework.
Complete these interactive tools to build your personal SafER sex plan.
Build your personalized condom strategy with types, priorities, shopping lists, and confidence builders.
Start PlanningImmediate guidance for urgent situations: condom broke, exposure risks, testing, and symptoms.
Access Guide18 ready-to-use scripts for boundaries, consent, STI testing, disclosure, and relationship talks.
Browse Scripts40+ rapid-fire phrases for any situation. Search, copy, and use on-the-go.
View ScriptsExplore monogamy, polyamory, open relationships, and ethical non-monogamy with interactive guide.
Explore TypesCompare water-based, silicone, oil, and hybrid lubes with safety and compatibility charts.
Compare LubesInteractive decision tree for navigating sex in real-world scenarios with harm reduction principles.
Start JourneyInteractive and printable worksheets for building your SafER sex mindset and habits.
Build FoundationPreview chapters 1-2 of "Fearless, Aware, and Protected" ebook. Full access for educators.
Preview Ebook →Interactive mobile app with MATCH Journey, agreements, daily affirmations, and visual library.
Launch App →Browse 22 professional infographics, worksheets, and educational resources.
Browse Toolkit →Complete teaching resources for educators and workshop facilitators.
View Curriculum →Don't just learn about SafER sex—build your personalized protection plan today!
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HARNESS: Fearless, Aware, and Protected
By Christopher Zacharie
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