Young adults become more independent during their studies, make new friends, often go out partying, and explore dating and relationships.
Although this period can be wonderful, it also comes with new risks. Young people in this age group are at the highest risk of STIs and may experience #MeToo situations. And what if, because of your background or identity, you don’t fit within the norm of your class or student association? Many students experience loneliness.
Personally, I love working with this age group and talking openly about sexuality, consent, sexual orientation, gender, and the use of alcohol and drugs. Because most young adults already have some life experience, I can facilitate open conversations in which students share their own experiences and relate them to the topics of the workshop. This often leads to meaningful, vulnerable conversations and helps create connection between students.
Sex education is about the physical, social, and emotional aspects of sex, relationships, and intimacy. Students learn how to practice safer sex and gain in-depth knowledge about sexual health, hygiene, and contraception—but also, importantly, how to create as much pleasure and enjoyment as possible.
We also discuss social questions such as: What does sex actually mean? What does it mean when you ask someone to “come home with you”? And does it matter how many partners you’ve had?
During the intake, we decide together which topics deserve extra attention for your group.
Can you read from someone’s body language whether they want to kiss you or take the next step? Do you dare to ask, or does that make things awkward? And what if alcohol is involved?
In this workshop, we first explore the core principles of consent and take an open look at how students themselves think about it. Rather than telling students “how it should be done,” I invite them to reflect on the choices they make and the consequences of those choices. We also discuss what you can do if you—or someone around you—has experienced something you did not want.
What does being a man or a woman mean to you? Are heterosexual people treated the same as queer people?
In this workshop, we explore the expectations everyone has received about what their identity should be—and what it means when you don’t meet those expectations.
Depending on your needs, the workshop can focus more on LGBTIQAP+ identities or more on gender. In any case, students leave with greater knowledge and understanding of the full rainbow of diversity present within their educational environment.
What do you do if you see something that isn’t okay?
In this workshop, students learn how to speak up against discrimination and unwanted behavior by actively practicing several proven techniques. This enables them to actively contribute to creating a safer study environment for everyone.