The HARNESS Project
Participant Workbook

Fearless, Aware, and Protected: Your Journey to Sexual Empowerment

This workbook is a safe space for reflection, learning, and planning. Work through each module at your own pace, answer the reflection prompts, complete the action steps, and build a SafER sex plan that works for YOUR life.

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Welcome to Your Workbook

This workbook is designed for YOU—your life, your relationships, your values. You'll find learning objectives, reflection prompts, and action steps for each module. There are no \"right\" answers here. This is a space to think, explore, and build your own personal SafER sex plan.

As you work through each module, give yourself permission to:

  • ✓Feel uncomfortable or confused—that's where learning happens
  • ✓Change your mind—your beliefs can evolve
  • ✓Ask questions—curiosity is powerful
  • ✓Skip what doesn't apply—take what you need

This journey is yours. Let's get started. 💪

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MODULE 1

Mindset of Protection

Discover how protection is an act of power and self-respect, not fear. Reframe sexual health as an empowering choice that honors your autonomy and desires.

By the end of this module, you'll:

  • →Understand the HARNESS philosophy and its seven guiding principles
  • →Shift from shame-based to empowering perspectives on sexual health
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MODULE 2

Sexual Barriers: Tools for Freedom

Learn about condoms, dental dams, gloves, and other barrier methods. Get hands-on with demonstrations and practice, so you feel confident using them.

By the end of this module, you'll:

  • →Understand how different barrier methods work and when to use them
  • →Practice using condoms, dental dams, and gloves correctly
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MODULE 3

Medical Shields: Pills and Shots that Protect

Explore PrEP, PEP, vaccines (HPV, hepatitis B), and other medical tools for protection. Get honest, non-clinical information about how they work and what they mean for your sexual health.

By the end of this module, you'll:

  • →Understand PrEP, PEP, and how they work to prevent HIV
  • →Learn about HPV vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, and their benefits
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MODULE 4

Real Talk: Navigating the Gray Areas

Life is messy, and real situations rarely fit neatly into rules. Learn how to navigate tricky moments—drunk sex, breakup boundaries, jealousy, coercion—with honesty and self-respect.

By the end of this module, you'll:

  • →Navigate consent in complex, real-world situations
  • →Understand how to communicate about boundaries and limits
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MODULE 5

Building Your Personal SafER Sex Plan

Bring it all together. Create a customized SafER sex plan that honors YOUR life, YOUR relationships, and YOUR values—not someone else's rules.

By the end of this module, you'll:

  • →Use the MATCH Framework to assess your risks and priorities
  • →Create a realistic, personalized SafER sex plan

📚 How to Use This Workbook

During the Workshop:

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    Listen and participateEngage with the content and your peers
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    Take notesJot down ideas, questions, and insights
  • 3
    Share what feels safeRespect the brave space—what's said here stays here

After the Workshop:

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    Revisit the reflection promptsGo deeper with journaling and thinking
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    Complete the action stepsTurn learning into real change
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    Build your SafER sex planUse Module 5 to create something that's uniquely yours

This workbook is a tool for YOUR empowerment. Use it however serves you. 💪

Resources & Support

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Talk to Your Facilitator

Have questions during or after the workshop? Your facilitator is here to support you. Reach out in person or via the contact info provided.

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Find Local Resources

Your facilitator provided local resource lists for STI testing, PrEP, sexual health clinics, and crisis support. Keep them handy!

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Read the Full Ebook

Want to dive deeper? The complete \"Fearless, Aware, and Protected\" ebook has additional chapters, case studies, and detailed information.

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Interactive Tools

Use the MATCH Framework, relationship agreement builder, and other interactive tools to create your personalized SafER sex plan.

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Learn More

Explore relationship styles, relationship types, and the complete curriculum to deepen your understanding of sexual health and empowerment.

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🌱 After You Complete This Workbook

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Reflect & Integrate

Give yourself time to sit with what you've learned. Your beliefs and choices may shift—that's growth. Return to this workbook whenever you need guidance.

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Take Action

Complete the action steps for each module. Whether it's scheduling a doctor's appointment, having a conversation, or practicing a skill—real change happens when you act.

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Build Your Plan

Use Module 5 and the MATCH Framework to create a SafER sex plan that's uniquely yours. This plan should evolve as your life changes.

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Share Your Learning

If it feels right, share what you've learned with trusted friends, partners, or community members. Your journey can inspire others.

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Return & Revisit

Sexual health is a journey, not a destination. Return to this workbook whenever you have new questions, new relationships, or new life chapters.

You are worthy of pleasure, protection, and empowerment. Trust yourself. 💪

Ready to Build Your SafER Sex Plan?

Use the interactive tools and frameworks to create a personalized plan that honors your life, your relationships, and your values.

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