Ensuring Relevance of Content 
sexual behaviors
High School FLASH also works to ensure that the content of the curriculum is relevant for young people of all sexual orientations and genders by opting for forthright statements that provide visibility and create relevance with the existing content. For example, the birth control lesson in High School FLASH starts with the statement “this lesson is for everybody—people who are having vaginal sex now or who will in the future, and teens of all sexual orientations and genders. Even if someone won’t ever need birth control, learning about it now will help them act as health educators for their friends and families on this important topic.” This statement helps ensure the content feels relevant for young people who are having vaginal sex now or in the future, and those who may be having sex that can’t result in a pregnancy. An additional strategy used to create relevance (as well as improve accuracy) is to clearly state what sexual behaviors are being discussed at all times. Otherwise, young people may interpret “sex” to mean “only vaginal sex.” In addition to ensuring relevance, this approach supports the behavioral goals of the curriculum.