Teen Class (TEENS ONLY; 16-18 years)
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: To respect the privacy of youth participants, parents/caregivers are not permitted to observe youth sessions. We are committed to both safety and transparency and our program team is happy to answer any questions about our content or approach. Thank you for your understanding. For questions or additional info, please contact Emmalinda MacLean, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, More Than Sex-Ed at emmalinda@morethansex-ed.org.

Body Image and Disability

• Participants analyze media images for messages about bodies, and discuss how those messages align or conflict with their own personal values
• The group explores some of the diverse experiences of, and assumptions about, bodies with different abilities, including sexual attitudes, needs, and expression
• Identify the health impacts of positive and negative body image, consider the benefits of “body neutrality”, and share ways to cultivate a positive or neutral self-image
• Participants consider how pornography shapes viewers’ beliefs and expectations about bodies and sex
• Discuss the difference between pornography and art, and brainstorm ethical considerations for the creation and consumption of this type of content

Emmalinda MacLean, co-founder and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, More Than Sex-Ed

Feliks Eskilson, Client Program Coordinator and facilitator, More Than Sex-Ed

Dr. Allie Melendez, Adult Education Coordinator and facilitator, More Than Sex-Ed