SEXplained... Training

For Trainers & Influencers

Why is SEXplained…® Training necessary?

This is a rapidly changing field of medicine. More and varied people are expected to divulge information about contraception, sexual and reproductive health during the course of their work. Unless up to date, qualified information is given, passing on outdated information can cause harm.

Who should attend?

SEXplained…® Training informs and updates those involved in influencing others in the area of contraception, sexual and reproductive health matters, in a wide variety of settings – particularly those without specialist family planning qualifications e.g. youth, drug and social workers; School, Practice and Mental Health Nurses; PSHE and life skills teachers; sex therapists; child protection staff; residential care and hostel workers; foster carers; Police, Prison and Probation Officers; Guide and Scout leaders; counsellors; student welfare officers; volunteers; mentors; people working with sex workers, other vulnerable groups and others interested in the subject.

How long is the training?

Our basic SEXplained…® Training offers five independent one day modules:

Day 1 – Introduction to Contraception, Sexual Health and The Law & Sex.

Day 2 – Contraception – see below.

Day 3 – Sexual Health – see below.

Day 4 – Drugs & Sex – see below.

Day 5 – Men’s Health & Other Matters – see below.

Participants can either attend for single days of choice or for all five modules to complete the course. (We reserve the right to change content and advise.)

What will the training cover?

Day 1

Overview of a family planning clinic interview, contraception, sexual health and the Law and Sex.

Day 2

Contraceptive subjects include:

• Female anatomy and physiology related to reproduction.

This forms the basis of Natural Family Planning.

• Explanations, from the ‘why we say, what we say’ viewpoint, about other methods of birth control, explaining how they work, suitability, what to do if things go wrong and basic rules for using each method – including what the male should understand, since he relies on the female’s method, too.

Methods include:

• Hormonal contraception : the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill (COC), Progestogen-only Pill (POP), injectable and implantable contraception – and Emergency Contraception
• Barrier contraception: caps, condoms – male and female
• Intra-uterine contraception: Intra-uterine contraceptive device & system – IUD and IUS
• Sterilisation: male and female
• New methods: planned or recently launched onto the market including the Male Pill.

Day 3

Sexual Health subjects include:

A general overview of 16 sexually transmitted infections, along with a global view of infection rates –

• Bacterial vaginosis
• Balanitis
• Chlamydia
• Cystitis
• Genital warts (HPV)
• Gonorrhoea
• Hepatitis A-G
• Herpes
• HIV/AIDS
• Lice
• Non-Specific Urethritis (NSU)
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(PID)
• Scabies
• Syphilis
• Thrush
• Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV)
• Breast self-examination and cervical smear tests.
• Correct use of condoms, dental dams and lubricants.
• So "What is safer sex?"

Day 4

Drugs and Sex subjects covered include:

Through teaching you about the psycho-biology of your own arousal responses to life events and stimuli, you will be introduced to the main drug groups. In this way you will understand how drugs affect the body and mind and can empathise with what it is like to be under the influence of drugs.

Introduction to the main drug groups:

• Slide show with pictures of the main drugs under discussion.
• A breakdown of the range of drugs into three main groups – i.e. stimulants, depressants and psychedelics.
• Audience participation in calling the street names and where the street drugs go – plus some of the prescribed drugs, such as benzodiazepines and anti-depressants. Their use as street drugs or abuse within the home setting.
• A practical lesson on methods of administration and complications via local trauma. Infection routes for transmission of infection.
• An overview of the psycho-biology of arousal and its affects on mental and physical states; physical and cognitive performance and the evolutionary need and appropriateness of the 3F reactions: flight, fight and fornicate.
• A look at how arousal states influence sexual response and performance.

Bringing it all together to understand how the 3 main drug groups – i.e. heroin, cocaine and LSD – can directly influence sexual behaviour to:

• relax inhibitions.
• manipulate the unwary.
• become methods to engage in sex – at times fetish.
• increase sexual performance in men and women, so that they can become reliant on drugs.
• have a local and general anaesthetic effect to lessen premature ejaculation and increase time and thrust rate.
• explain the dangers of addiction/dependence
• promote patterns of long term use

Day 5

Men’s Health and Other Matters include:

• Normal male reproductive anatomy and physiology.
• Premature, retrograde and retarded ejaculation.
• Prostate Enlargement.
• TSE (testicular self examination).
• Peyronie’s Disease.
• Phimosis.
• Circumcision.
• Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence
• Smoking, sperm count and fertility.
• Hypertension and diabetes in relation to sexual health.
• Genital Hygiene.
• Male Sterilisation / Vasectomy.
• Penis Cancer.
• Sexuality.
• Masculinity.

Accreditation:

• We aim to make this course the ‘gold standard’ for lay trainers, in this subject. At present, the basic course is not accredited to an educational institute but a SEXplained…® Modular Certificate of Attendance will be given on completion of each full day of training.
• We keep a register of attendees, against which employers can check content and dates of training.
• At present, we are looking in to various accreditation schemes, for an extended course............... watch this space!

Financial support:

• It is hoped that those who are unable to pay for themselves – or whose employers won’t pay – will be able to apply for an educational grant/financial support.
• Two pharmaceutical companies have been kind enough to offer percentage support for Nurses (only) thus far.
• Other sponsors are actively sought for non-nurses.

Please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope, for details of fees, supporting sponsors and an application form - or see further through this website.

Confirmation of placement can only be given after we receive agreement in writing from your chosen sponsor.

Overseas:

Update:

Due to a request from an island in the Caribbean, we are building an intensive basic nursing care package for
non-nurses caring for people dying from AIDS.

This follows the death of a 25 year old woman who had no-one who knew how to gently change her soiled nappy and help her die with dignity from an illness feared by so many and hidden from view - a totally taboo illness - on the rise.

This will be delivered locally (in developing countries requesting training), by our flying squad of British Nurses, each a specialist in their particular field, with a minimum of 15-20 years of 'hands on' experience.

The training will be in modules of three weeks' duration and will be delivered by a minimum of two nurse specialists per course.

Please contact us if you are in need of such specialist training in your area.

SEXplained...® Ltd reserves the right to refuse acceptance, to change the venue, dates and content.

SEXplained...® is the Registered Trade Mark of Helen Knox/Knox Publishing.

Training Feedback / Evaluation comments:

Introduction day:

“Thanks to you both for a wonderfully educative day.”

“Most of all I liked the clarification on the different pills.”

“I expected the sessions to be interesting and they were.”

“Most of all I liked learning how many different types of contraception there are.”

“The handouts, the introductions and the explanations were all good.”

“Today’s sessions were fun, informative and the content appropriate. There was a lot of information to take in.”

Contraception day:

“10/10 overall value - covered a lot, covered everything.”

“Lots of information to digest.”

“The pace was fast moving, but I most enjoyed the manner in which it was presented. I found the sessions interesting.”

“Although the negative side of contraception wasn’t discussed in detail, the detail that was given was more needed and the group dynamics made talking and discussing issues easier.”

“Very educational today. The conversations resulting from the subjects were good.”

“I enjoyed the delivery and enthusiasm of the speaker. At times I found it hard to follow, but if information is missed through speech it can be gained by reading the OHP.”

Sexual Health day:

“10/10. Excellent. Extremely well delivered. Interesting OHP and visual computer graphics/text.”

“Very good. Thorough. Lots of fun. A lot to take in at once, but interesting to see how disproportionately affected the developing world is, when compared with the west.”

“Concise. Thorough. This was a very good exercise strategy. Today demystified my existing knowledge and was beyond my expectations.”

“Very interesting. Today enabled me to be informed about all different types of STIs, and differentiated bacteria, viruses etc. Very enlightening!”

“Again, very useful. Lots of knowledge gained. Very enjoyable day and I have gained a lot to pass down to students/colleagues/friends.”

Drugs and Sex day:

“Very educational. Lots of new information. Today made me take a different view of drug users.”

“It was good. At times it was too deep for me but I’ve gained a lot today.”

“I find the whole area of drugs fascinating. Today’s session has enhanced my interest. You made me nervous during your syringe demo!”

“Some was too detailed for me to use with young people, but it was interesting for me.”

“10/10 throughout. Very good.”

“10/10 throughout. Certainly a lot I didn’t know, but know now.”

Men’s Health and Other Issues day:

“9/10 throughout. It was very interesting and was beyond my expectations.”

“9/10. Very interesting. I particularly enjoyed the stats and informal discussion. It was all excellent.”

“Follow-up/update would be helpful and an opportunity to meet up again, refresh our knowledge and see how we’ve put SEXplained… into out work. It was most enjoyable and very interesting. 9/10 throughout.”

“9/10 throughout. The course was beyond my expectations.”

Pilot trainees were drawn from various occupations: Student Liaison Officers (2), Sexual Health Outreach Workers (2), Residential Social Worker, Doctors’ Receptionist, Peer Educator. They were of various ages and educational backgrounds.

Everyone who has now attended SEXplained... Training wants regular follow-up/annual update conferences to be arranged. Potential sponsors are invited to talk to us, to assist this wish.

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