On August 10, 112 (2023), the last session of the New Affairs Office's migrant worker health course was conducted. The topic was the correct methods of contraception. In Indonesia, sexual activity before marriage is prohibited, so discussions regarding contraception or sexual matters are not often held. Fortunately, in Taiwan, discussions about contraception methods are relatively open, and the government encourages conversations related to contraception. Therefore, through this course, migrant workers gained valuable knowledge about contraception, and understanding this information is crucial.
The speaker asked the migrant workers a question: "Have you heard of contraception methods?" All the migrant workers responded that they had heard of it, and some even mentioned methods like condoms. However, when the speaker asked, "Have you used condoms?" they said no.
The speaker explained the meaning and benefits of contraception, as well as different types of contraception methods, using images to illustrate various methods.
During the discussion about the types of contraception methods, the migrant workers were surprised. Some even said, "Wow, I didn't know there were female condoms," and others learned about emergency contraception pills and other methods for the first time.
Through the course discussion, everyone learned a lot of new information.
In the past, many people believed that oral contraceptives were harmful to health. But today, the migrant workers learned that oral contraceptives are not harmful and can even help regulate menstruation and improve skin, among other benefits.
Next, a "try it out" event was held. Everyone tried to learn how to correctly use male condoms. Each person received a banana and a condom and watched a short YouTube video together to understand how to use condoms correctly.
Afterward, the speaker and everyone tried using condoms together. Besides learning how to use them, this activity also taught us common mistakes in using condoms and how to dispose of them properly.
The entire process was filled with laughter because for the migrant workers, it was their first time encountering condoms, making it a new experience.
Later, we discussed the concept of choosing partners, which involves recognizing the "green flags," "yellow flags," and "red flags" in each person. Through this discussion, everyone was encouraged to be more cautious when choosing partners, as finding a compatible partner is essential for future happiness.
This activity was called "My Right Person." Each migrant worker was asked questions about their partners, and they wrote down their answers on paper, sharing what they wrote. For example, questions might include: "Do you currently have a partner? If so, what do you like and dislike about your partner's attitudes? If you don't have a partner now, what are your expectations and preferences for a future partner?"
Some migrant workers might say, "I want to find a partner who genuinely loves God," or "I don't like it when the other person smokes or uses foul language." There was even one worker who already had a husband who said, "I don't like it when my husband smokes, but I support him in quitting, and he's making an effort to smoke less."
Here, we can see that everyone's choices of partners are different, as long as they accept the strengths and weaknesses of their partners.
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