As summer approaches, the sea and the sun are slowly appearing in our heads, and we are less and less concerned about serious issues or decisions…
As we, as LoveAct project parternship, reflect on the process of training with educators and in parallel plan SexEd activities for adolescents, we also think about the coming holiday season and the important issues related to sexuality.
So here are 5 tips for the upcoming summer to make it safer and leave a lasting impression!
- Self-knowledge and self-esteem: summer holidays are a great time for self-discovery. Take time to understand your body, your needs, and your limits. Knowing yourself and having high self-esteem helps you make informed decisions.
- Open communication with your partner(s), friend(s): during the summer we often travel and meet new people. Be open and honest with your partner, friends and girlfriends about your expectations, boundaries, and sexual health. Open communication helps to avoid misunderstandings and ensures mutual respect.
- Preventing STIs: remember that STIs are part of our lives, so don’t forget to get tested regularly, especially if you have new partners. This will help to take care of your health and that of your partner.
- Setting and respecting personal boundaries: summer holidays provide opportunities to meet new people and build relationships. It is very important to set your personal boundaries and express them clearly. Be open about what is acceptable and what is not. This includes not only physical contact but also emotional and personal expectations.
- Security and equivalence in the relationship: ensure that your relationship is based on equivalence and mutual security. This means that both partners should have the same right to express their wants, needs and boundaries without fear of being rejected or disrespected.
In the meantime, we continue to prepare LoveAct’s methodological tools, for adults and adolescents, so that when we come back after the summer, we can speak even more confidently and easily about sexuality!