A FREE Event for African American & Black Gay & Bisexual Men
 
 
 

The B2BE Experience

The Atlanta Brother to Brother Experience (B2BE) is an event for African American and Black Gay and Bisexual Men. B2BE is broken down into 12 "sessions" or topic areas that are covered during the Experience.

The 12 Topic Session Areas

GOALS OF SESSION 1:  HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

a)  To define “relationship”
b)  To explore what works successfully in relationships
c)  To identify societal judgments about male-male sexuality in our community
d)  To examine the impact of HIV/AIDS on male-male relationships
e)  To identify five characteristics of a healthy relationship
f)   To identify the Stages of Gay Relationships
g)  To identify the Stages of Love
h)  To learn to evaluate your own relationships

GOALS OF SESSION 2:  BARRIERS TO HEALTHY MALE-MALE RELATIONSHIPS

a)  To identify at least 13 potential barriers to male-male relationships being successful
b)  To examine how HIV and AIDS have impacted the success of male-male relationships

GOALS OF SESSION 3:  REDUCING BARRIERS TO HEALTHY MALE-MALE RELATIONSHIPS

a)  To identify ways to combat potential barriers to healthy male-male relationships
b)  To examine one theoretical model of communication
c)  To identify the five characteristics of a successful negotiation

GOALS OF SESSION 4:  GAY MALE DATING

a)  To examine what gay male dating looks like today
b)  To review opportunities for dating
c)  To explore some dating myths
d)  To discuss some dating Do’s and Do Not’s

GOALS OF SESSION 5:  HOMOPHOBIA

a)  To define “homophobia”
b)  To explore various types of homophobia
c)  To identify societal judgments regarding sexual orientation
d)  To explore myths versus facts about sexual orientation
e)  To learn about how homophobia can impact sexual arousal

GOALS OF SESSION 6:  SELF-ESTEEM

a)  To define “self-esteem”
b)  To explore ways to improve self-esteem
c)  To identify when self-disclosure is appropriate
d)  To examine how men experience feelings
e)  To learn the difference between being assertive versus being aggressive
f)  To review the Black/African American Racial Identity Model
g)  To review your Personal Bill of Rights

GOALS OF SESSION 7:  GENDER

a)  To define “gender" versus "sex"
b)  To define “masculine” versus “man”

GOALS OF SESSION 8:  TALKING THE TALK

a)  To increase comfort talking about sex frankly and openly
b)  To clarify vocabulary relevant to gay men
c)  To examine African American/Black identity and gay male culture identity

GOALS OF SESSION 9:  MEN'S HEALTH

a)  To deepen understanding of basic male anatomy
b)  To learn how the male reproductive system functions
c)  To explore the impact of drugs and other substances on male health

GOALS OF SESSION 10:  HIV/AIDS 101

a)  To examine myths surrounding HIV
b)  To examine how HIV works in the body
c)  To explore how HIV is transmitted
d)  To levels of HIV risk based on sexual activity choices
e)  To identify legal aspects related to HIV
f)  To explore condoms and lubricants

GOALS OF SESSION 11:  SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

a)  To identify the signs and symptoms of six major sexually transmitted diseases

GOALS OF SESSION 12:  HEALTHY SEXUALITY

a)  To define “healthy sex” beyond just "safe sex"
b)  To identify the ABC’s of Safer Sex fun
c)  To explore sexual addiction and compulsion
d)  To identify ways to manage risk triggers
e)  To identify fun sex toys and appropriate use
f)  To create a healthy sex plan


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