Using Humor to Teach Responsible Sexual Health Decision Making and Condom Comfort

Abstract

Using a lively classroom activity and a sense of humor is helpful in conveying a serious message about responsible sexual behavior to college students. The activity described takes only 1 hour, requires simple and easily obtainable equipment, and generates animated discussions. Students learn to feel more comfortable about using condoms after demonstrations of the strength and flexibility of these increasingly available items.

Key Words:

• condoms
• dental dams
• safer-sex
• sexual behavior