PAIRS is an educational program. The PAIRS seminars include a selection of education, illuminating and often humorous experiences. At times, some highly charged emotional experiences may occur. The material presented in PAIRS may involve such emotions as anger or sadness or desire. These experiences are included because it is part of the stated goals of PAIRS to expand options for understanding, pleasure and intimacy so that participants may develop their range of emotions in order to increase emotional and physical intimacy with their partner. It is always the option of each individual to choose to participate in any of the exercises offered, or to choose not to participate. (A curriculum resource)