an interactive site
to help you make decisions that are right for you
(based on the software - "It's Your Call - Making Sexual Decisions")
6: Matt Coming
Out.
Matt has always known he was different. Now that he's away from home at
college, he's pretty sure he's gay. He's dated women and even had a steady
girlfriend in high school, but it's men who really turn him on.
Matt has gone to a few meetings of the gay outreach group on campus.
Introduction
Aspects of Sexuality
•Biological Sex
•Body Image
•Self Esteem
•Personality
•Sexual Orientation
•Values and Attitudes
•Gender Roles
•Relationships
•Activity Options
•Communication
Myths about Male Sexuality
Myths about Female Sexuality
If a Pregnancy Results...
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Resources
Credits
Info on Other Software
Scenarios - Instructions
1. How Far Should We Go
2. Under Pressure
3. He Hates Condoms
4. Oh no... I'm Pregnant
5. Is He Seeing Someone Else?
6. Matt Coming Out
7. It's Not What I Thought
8. Let's Slow Down
9. Emergency!
10. Pulling Out
11. On the Pill...Sort Of
12. Party Times
13. One Night Stand
14. Rea
Introduction
Aspects of Sexuality
•Biological Sex
•Body Image
•Self Esteem
•Personality
•Sexual Orientation
•Values and Attitudes
•Gender Roles
•Relationships
•Activity Options
•Communication
Myths about Male Sexuality
Myths about Female Sexuality
If a Pregnancy Results...
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Resources
Credits
Info on Other Software
Scenarios - Instructions
1. How Far Should We Go
2. Under Pressure
3. He Hates Condoms
4. Oh no... I'm Pregnant
5. Is He Seeing Someone Else?
6. Matt Coming Out
7. It's Not What I Thought
8. Let's Slow Down
9. Emergency!
10. Pulling Out
11. On the Pill...Sort Of
12. Party Times
13. One Night Stand
14. Ready or Not
15. Cultural Tradition
16. Dating Again
17. Your Own Real Life Scenario
15. Cultural Tradition
16. Dating Again
17. Your Own Real Life Scenario
He's becoming more comfortable with the idea that he's not alone. Recently he's been seeing a guy he thinks he could really care for.
Christmas break is coming and Matt's trying to decide what to tell his family.
Here are some of the issues you'll want to explore before answering this scenario:
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Orientation
- Values and Attitudes
- Communication
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- HIV and AIDS
When you've finished exploring the issues and are ready to enter your solution, remember to return to Scenario #6: "Matt Coming Out".
What should he do?
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© 2001, University of Alberta Health Centre adapted from "It's Your Call" |
