We have arranged some of our essential articles and favorite videos in a lesson plan that will help you to teach your high school sex education course!¹ Make use of the hyperlinks below, or browse our “Topics” page for even more content. This lesson plan covers an extensive array of topics in sexuality and is most appropriate for a high school age group. For younger groups, use your discretion.

Human Development

• Anatomy of the Body (Male and Female)
• Anatomy Diagrams
• Puberty
  • Female Puberty
    • Menstrual Periods
  • Male Puberty
    • Nocturnal Orgasms and Emissions
• Reproduction
  • Female Reproductive System
  • Male Reproductive System
  • Reproductive Health
    • Male Genital Self Exam
    • Female Genital Self Exam
    • Breast Self-Exam
    • Pap Smear Exam
    • Erectile Dysfunction
• Gender Identity
  • Asexuality
  • Genderqueer
•  Sexual Orientation
  • Types of Sexual Orientations
  • The Process of Coming Out
  • LGTBQ Rights in the U.S.
  • Same-Sex Marriage
• Healthy Body Image
  • Importance of Positive Self Image

Overview of Sex & Sexuality

•  Penile/Vaginal Intercourse
• Oral Sex
• Anal Sex
• A Guide to Sex Toys

Sexual Health

• Contraception Overview
  • Barrier Methods
    • Diaphragm
    • Cervical Cap
    • Male Condom
    • Contraceptive Sponge
    • Female Condom
  • Natural Methods
    • Abstinence
    • Calendar Method
    • Fertility Awareness
    • Withdrawal
  • Other Methods
    • Spermicides
    • Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPS)
    • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
    • Female Sterilization
    • Male Sterilization
  • Hormonal Methods
    • Estrogen and Progestin Overview
    • Birth Control Pill overview
    • Combination Pills
    • The Vaginal Ring
    • The Contraceptive Patch
    • Birth Control Implant
    • Contraceptive Shot

• Pregnancy and Child Birth
  • Becoming Pregnant
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Childbirth
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
  • Miscarriage
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
• Abortion
  • Arguments For and Against Abortion
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Overview
  • Symptom Chart
• HIV/AIDS

Sexual Behavior

• Sexuality Across the Lifecycle
  • Childhood Sexuality
  • Overview of Sex and Sexuality
  • Aging and the Sexual Response Cycle
• Masturbation
  • Male Masturbation
  • Female Masturbation
• Abstinence
• Human Sexual Response Cycle
• Sexual Fantasy

Sexual Abuse

• Sexual Assault
• Types of Rape
• Childhood Sexual Abuse
• Domestic Violence
  • Characteristics of an Abusive Relationship

Relationships

• Hooking Up
• Survival Guide for Young Women in College
• How to Ask Your Partner to Get Tested
• Friends with Benefits
• Love

Concluding Remarks

We wish you the best of luck with your students! If you should have any questions or feedback, please feel free write us directly through our “Ask the Sexperts” Page.

References

1. “Teaching Sexual Health Education: A Primer for New Teachers, a Refresher for Experienced Teachers.” Teaching Sexual Health Education Manual. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2015.

Last updated: 9 February 2016.