ABSTRACT

The aims of Healthy Sexuality Workshop Series are to enhance the understanding of young men around sexual health and provide a safe space to discuss feelings and experiences with partners, parents, friends and supporters as part of a comprehensive wellness plan. More than simply the absence of risk-taking behaviour or its unwanted consequences, healthy sexuality encompasses healthy relationships, sense of intimacy, self-esteem, positive body image, pleasure and feeling happy and confident with the decisions we make around sex. The Mazzoni Center is one of the oldest public health HIV/AIDS service organisations in the US. The Healthy Sexuality Workshop Series is geared to adolescents, but the curriculum can be tailored and presented to men regardless of age. The educator is also responsible for marketing the programme to schools in the area in order to increase awareness and use of education services.