Sex ed teacher explains how to tell someone to wear a mask (like you should tell someone to wear a condom)

David Pescovitz 7:49 am Mon Nov 16, 2020

Sex educator Kim Cavill explains how the same techniques she teaches to encourage the wearing of condoms can be applied to encourage the wearing of masks. A few examples from her Twitter:

Person A: "I don't wear condoms, they don't feel good."

Ineffective response: "If you don't wear one, you could die from AIDS."

Effective response: "They might feel weird at first, but I can help you find ways to make them more comfortable."
— Kim Cavill (@sexposparenting) June 26, 2020

Person C: "I can't wear a condom, I'm too big."

Ineffective response: "LOL no."

Effective response: "Condoms come in all different sizes and textures. I can help you find something that works for you.
— Kim Cavill (@sexposparenting) June 26, 2020

Person E: "You can't make me wear one."

Ineffective response: "Bet."

Effective response: "You're right, I can't. I just really like spending time with you and wearing one makes me feel safe. I would feel so sad if we couldn't spend time together because we're not safe."
— Kim Cavill (@sexposparenting) June 26, 2020

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