Lesson Plan - Can You Get Pregnant the First Time? Busting Common Myths About Sex
The lesson plan for Can You Get Pregnant the First Time? Busting Common Myths About Sex is designed to help parents and carers guide their children through an important and often confusing subject. Many young people hear myths about sex, pregnancy, and relationships from friends, social media, or television, and this lesson will help you gently and clearly separate fact from fiction.
Using this flexible home education plan, you can explore common misunderstandings about sex and contraception, open up discussions, and help your learner think critically about the information they hear. The plan includes reading, discussion, creative activities, and deeper thinking prompts, giving you everything you need for an informative and meaningful learning session at home. Whether used as a stand-alone lesson or part of a wider PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education) topic, this resource is ready to support you in delivering the facts with confidence.
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Lesson Plan Can You Get Pregnant the First Time? Busting Common Myths About Sex | |
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| Overview | This home education lesson explores common myths about sex, relationships, pregnancy, and contraception. It helps learners separate fact from fiction and encourages open, honest, and safe discussions about sexual health and choices. This plan is suitable for young people aged 8–16 and is designed for one-to-one learning at home. |
| Learning Objectives |
- Recognise common myths about sex and understand the real facts - Explain how pregnancy can happen, even the first time - Explore how to make safe and informed choices - Develop critical thinking about information from friends, media, and the internet |
| Estimated Time | 60–90 minutes depending on discussion |
| Starter Activity |
Discuss: "Where do most young people first hear about sex?" Make a simple list together: e.g., friends, TV, internet, magazines, school. Ask: "Do you think everything you hear from these places is always true?" Encourage the learner to give examples of things they’ve heard, no matter how silly. |
| Read and Learn |
Read the article: Can You Get Pregnant the First Time? Busting Common Myths About Sex aloud or quietly. Then discuss:
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| Activities | Comprehension Questions:
Creative Task: Create a colourful "Myth vs Fact" poster or infographic. Use the myths from the article and write the correct facts underneath. Illustrate it with drawings or symbols to make it memorable. Roleplay Scenario: Imagine you are asked by a younger friend: "Can you get pregnant if it's your first time?" Practise giving a calm, clear, and truthful answer. Parents can take turns asking different myths for the learner to answer. |
| Deeper Thinking | Big Question: "Why do you think sex myths are so common even though information is easy to find today?" Encourage the learner to think about embarrassment, peer pressure, unreliable sources, and misinformation. Optional Extension: "Why is it important for young people to know the truth about sex and relationships?" |
| Creative Projects |
- Design a comic strip where characters believe silly myths but then learn the truth. - Write a short advice guide titled "What I Wish I Knew Before Learning About Sex". - Create a short quiz for parents or friends using the myths and facts from the lesson. |
| Review & Reflect | Ask the learner:
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| Extensions & Homework |
- Research contraception methods suitable for young people (with adult support). - Write down three common sex myths you’ve heard and explain why they are false. - Visit Brook.org.uk or Childline.org.uk and explore the advice sections. |