BAY Positives offers several trainings specifically geared towards youth and those who provide services to the youth community. We provide the trainings either off-site or at our agency.

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Here are the trainings offered in 2006:

Working With LGBTQQ Youth This interactive training provides participants with knowledge and skills to create a safe place for all young people exploring their sexuality and gender. The training discusses health concerns of LGBTQQ youth, stigma, and how you can become an ally.

Intro To Peer Education Research indicates peer groups can positively affect the attitudes and behaviors of their community. So why do some peer educator programs thrive while others fail? This training explores the history and effectiveness of the peer educator model.

Disclosing Your Status: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Whether you have been positive for a while or just recently diagnosed, disclosing your HIV status to others is always a charged and complex issue. Participants are given a safe space to explore real-life scenarios of disclosing their status. The training also discusses stigma, rejection, and the law and responsibility around disclosure.

The Art Of Hooking Up On-Line It seems as though everywhere you look, there's another website for meeting new people. Whether you've given it a try or just thought about it, this training makes it easier. Here you will identify and explore your inner fantasies, decide whether an on-line hook-up is right for you, and get practical information that can make your experiences safer, hotter, and more fun.

The Art Of Sexual Negotiation Ever walk away from a sexual encounter unfulfilled and wondering how it was so NOT what you expected? Being able to effectively communicate your sexual desires is the astroglide that keeps your sex life moving smoothly. This training covers desire, personal limits, consent, and negotiation.

Sex And Drugs This interactive training discusses the prevalent role drugs are having on the type of sex youth are having. The training looks at how commonly used prescription drugs, recreational substances, and herbal/nutritional supplements can affect sexual desire and performance. Participants have the chance to explore their perception about the quality and quantity of their sexual experiences while using drugs.

Anal Sex And Health Are you curious about anal sex but are afraid it will hurt? Perhaps you are already having anal sex but want to know more. This training teaches participants ways to get the most pleasure from anal play. Myths about anal sex, anal anatomy, the prostate, basic preparation and hygiene, lubricants, anal toys, and safer sex are highlighted.

Sex Club Etiquette Believe it or not, there is a certain club etiquette that most sex club-goers abide by. Whether you are thinking about checking out a same sex, mixed sex, or BDSM club, this training lets you know what you can expect, as well as providing tips to make your experience more enjoyable. The San Francisco sex club scene is highlighted.

Intro To BDSM Bondage, discipline, dominance, and submission…oh, my! This training (emphasizing safety) introduces the BDSM community by covering terms and definitions, ways of negotiating boundaries, and use of safe-words. The training also covers basic spanking, paddling techniques, and restraints. The San Francisco BDSM community is highlighted.