SITUATION:
John and Chris started dating recently and have begun to feel more close physically, but have not had sexual intercourse. Neither is sure about the lifestyle of the other before they began dating. Chris believes that they will become more sexually involved and is worried about being exposed to HIV. Chris wants to talk about AIDS virus prevention, but does not know how. Chris needs practice. So do we. Create one or two different examples of what Chris might say to John:
1. What could Chris say to get the conversation started? That is, how could Chris begin to express her/his concerns about possible exposure to HIV? What might John say?
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2. One option that Chris has is to not have sexual intercourse with John. What can Chris say to John if Chris does not want intercourse even though John does? What might John say?
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3. Another option for Chris is to insist that John wear a condom if they have intercourse. What can Chris say? What might John say?
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4. What can Chris say in asking John if he has been exposed to HIV through high-risk sexual or drug-using behavior? What might John say?
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5. What can Chris say if John insists that there is no chance that he has been exposed to HIV and that there is no need to worry? What might John say?
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Adapted from E. Saunders, J. De Maio, D. Fonte, AIDS Instructional Guide for Teachers, New Jersey Department of Health and Education.