Mixing Fluids
Notes for Facilitators:
You will need: 10 clear plastic cups, 10 sticky labels with names of characters, a carton of longlife milk, starch solution (prepared by heating up in water to form a clear gloop!), a spoon to mix, iodine solution + dropper, 10 chairs at front, a cloth to mop up is a good idea!
Condoms and demonstrator models
The group do not know which character has STI or the consequence of each decision. Do NOTreveal who becomes infected until the 10 scenarios are complete, when the infected individuals will be exposed by the addition of iodine to their body fluids!
Each character is given a cup with some ‘body fluids’ in it. Sid has the cup with the ‘infection’ in it, but the group are NOT told at this stage. After each encounter the couple can decide to
- have no sex – (shake hands)
- have protected sex – (Toast glasses)
- have unprotected sex – (exchange body fluids, mix and share out contents of cups again)
Encounter 1
SID enjoys sex! Sex is fun and to be experienced as often as possible! He is a good-looking bloke and has no trouble attracting girls. Sid has been in trouble with the law a few times, (a bad lad?) and this makes him even more attractive to girls.
Sid expects girlfriends to have sex with him, but refuses to use a condom – he says it spoils the full enjoyment of the experience for him.
ANGELAis having problems with her parents, and is rebelling big time! She feels she is quite mature, and ready for relationships with men. She regularly bunks off school, and has missed out on lots of her education.
Sid seems very attractive to her, she has a real thing about him, and she decides having sex with him would get him interested in her. It would also upset her parents which makes it even more attractive.
SID + ANGELA = UNPROTECTED SEX
(RESULT: SID INFECTS ANGELA)
Encounter 2
SIDenjoys a very active sex life. Popular with the girls, lots of girlfriends. Has had a few encounters with the law, has done drugs in the past, but says not any more. Does not use condoms, persuades girls that it will be quite safe without – “I’ll be careful!”
KATIEis a fun-loving girl, likes parties and clubbing. Her ambition is to be a holiday rep, like on the T.V.! Her mother is a single parent, and works nights, so Katie sometimes brings a boy home to keep her company. If they have sex she usually asks him to use a condom, but not always. Depends on how she’s feeling!
SID + KATIE = UNPROTECTED SEX
(RESULT: KATIE INFECTED BY SID)
Encounter 3
KAYLEY is a popular girl, with lots of hobbies and interests. She has lots of friends who are boys, but does not want any relationship with a boy at the moment. For religious reasons she wants to wait until she is married before she has sex, and is able to explain this to people without offending them. Her friends respect her for this.
RYANlikes girls, and enjoys parties and chatting up girls. He has had a few relationships with girls, nothing serious. The main love of his life is football, which always takes priority! He is just as happy watching the match with the lads!
KAYLEY + RYAN = NO SEX
(RESULT: NEITHER INFECTED)
Encounter 4
EMMAis in love with her boyfriend Luke. She has been going out with him for 2 years; he is her first and only love. (AH!) As it is a serious relationship she decided to go on the pill, because they do not want a baby, so this seemed a responsible step to take.
LUKE has sex with Emma his girlfriend, but thinks he doesn’t need to use a condom because she’s on the pill. He doesn’t want to settle down too young. He is still interested in other girls, but is careful to ensure Emma does not know about this.
EMMA + LUKE = UNPROTECTED SEX
(RESULT: Neither infected)
Encounter 5
LUKE is with Emma, but still has a roving eye! He’s too young too get settled in a committed relationship. At the pub he meets Katie, and they both have a few drinks, - in fact far too many.
KATIEas we know, likes a good night out. She enjoys a few drinks, (well quite a lot really) and ends up very drunk. She can hardly get herself home safely, but ‘luckily’ Luke escorts her home, and ends up staying. He does not carry condoms.
LUKE + KATIE = UNPROTECTED SEX
(RESULT: KATIE INFECTS LUKE)
Encounter 6
LUKE returns to Emma his girlfriend. He still really likes her, and she is a very attractive girl. He feels a bit guilty about the Katie business, but would not dream of telling Emma as she would be devastated.
EMMA is unaware of Luke’s one night stand with Katie. She dreams of them settling down together, and having a family in the years to come.
LUKE + EMMA = PROTECTED SEX
(RESULT: LUKE INFECTS EMMA)
Encounter 7
DANIELplans to go to university after a gap year travelling the world. He has had a few girlfriends, and had sex with two of them. He does not want to become a father, and ALWAYS uses a condom, even for oral sex.
KATIE is partying again. Mum is working nights, so she wants someone to keep her company at home. She has had a few drinks and so condoms are not really in her mind (or her bag) when she takes Daniel home with her.
DANIEL + KATIE = PROTECTED SEX
(RESULT: DANIEL NOT INFECTED BY KATIE)
Encounter 8
KAYLEY is a very popular girl and has a great social life. She has lots of friends who are male, but does not want a serious relationship at the moment. She believes sex outside marriage is wrong, and wants to wait until she finds Mr Right!
SIDenjoys an ‘active’ social life! He is attractive to girls, good at the chat up. He expects to have sex on a date, but insists condoms ruin sex for him – so he does not carry them.
KAYLEY + SID = NO SEX
(RESULT: KALYLEY NOT INFECTED BY SID)
Encounter 9
MARKis very interested in music. He plays in his own band, and they spend all their free time practising. Girls find him attractive, and he is interested in girls. He has not had a serious relationship with a girl, and spends most time with the rest of his band who share his interests.
KATIEis out enjoying her social life, and attends a pub where mark’s band is playing. She likes the music, and spends time flirting with Mark afterwards. He enjoys this attention, and they do have a quick snog on the way home.
MARK + KATIE = NO SEX
(RESULT: MARK NOT INFECTED BY KATIE)
Encounter 10
GEMMA is really worried. From what she’s heard from her friends, and read in magazines, just about everyone in the world is having a great sex life except her! She feels embarrassed that she’s the only virgin left! Her friends tease her about this, and she eventually feels the pressure to ‘get it over with’ is too great She decides that the party next week is going to be the opportunity to get it sorted. She knows Sid, Luke and Daniel will be there. A lot of alcohol will be needed to help things along!
DANIEL meets Gemma at the party, she seems a bit tipsy! He likes her very much, and as the evening progresses things develop!
DANIEL + GEMMA = PROTECTED SEX
(RESULT: BOTH REMAIN UNINFECTED)
ONE OF THESE CHARACTERS HAD A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION. NOW WE WILL TEST TO SEE WHO HAS BECOME INFECTED AS A RESULT OF RISKY BEHAVIOUR:
- SID INFECTED ANGELA
- SID INFECTED KATIE
- KATIE INFECTED LUKE
- LUKE INFECTED EMMA
- DANIEL NOT INFECTED BY KATIE
- GEMMA NOT INFECTED BY DANIEL
The only safe sex is no sex (a valid choice), but sex can be made safer by choosing a partner with care, and use of condoms.
Discuss the impact of alcohol (or other drug) on the ability to practise safe sex.
Sexual contact (vaginal, oral or anal sex, intimate touching etc.)
Involves the exchange of body fluids (semen, vaginal or cervical secretions, blood) which can lead to STI.
Number of sexual partners increases risk; condoms offer some protection – not complete.
Demonstrate correct use of condoms.
(Idea adapted from “Infection Protection” resource published by Brook)
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