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Be Safe: Explaining Sex and Sexual Behaviors Social Story

Overview

This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection focused on the prevention of sexual abuse and assault, explains sex and different sexual behaviors for individuals in a visual format.

A woman smiling wearing only underwear standing beside a smiling man only wearing underwear.

Sexual acts are private behaviors people do when they are alone or with romantic partners.

A man and woman smiling standing next to each other not wearing clothes. The man is touching the woman's leg.

Looking at private parts without clothes and touching private parts are two types of sexual behaviors.

A woman not wearing clothes stands in the center of the image.

One sexual act is called masturbation. This is when a person looks at or touches their own private parts when alone in a private area.

A woman not wearing clothes lies on top of a man not wearing clothes.

Sex is another sexual act. It is when people put their private parts together.

A smiling woman and man stand next to each other in the center of the image.

Both people must give consent to have sex with each other.

A man asks a woman,

Consent is when both people agree and feel comfortable having sex.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.