Sexual Health Intro to Wellness

Define the word: SEX

The definition of SEX is… Gender – whether a person is male or female. It is also used to mean the physical act of sexual intercourse.

What is sexual intercourse? a) Oral penetration b) Anal penetration c) Vaginal penetration d) All of the above

D. All of the above

What percentage of Medway high school students reported that they ever had sexual intercourse? a) 8 b) 29 c) 42 d) 83

B: 29% Freshmen: 15% Sophomores: 20% Juniors: 34% Seniors: 48%

Match the sexual orientation to the appropriate gender 1. Heterosexuala. Same sex 2. Homosexualb. Neither sex 3. Bisexualc. Opposite sex 4. Asexuald. Both sexes

Sexual orientation is… A person’s emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to individuals of a particular gender Heterosexual: Opposite sex Homosexual: Same sex Bisexual: Both sexes Asexual: Neither sex

About how many sperm are released during a typical male ejaculation? a) 2,500 b) 25,000 c) 250,ooo d) 250,000,000

That’s a lot of sperm! 250,000,000 or more

True or False Drinking Mountain Dew lowers the male sperm count

False! And more falsities: You can’t get pregnant if: You have sex standing up The girl is on top You have sex in a swimming pool or hot tub The girl jumps up and down after sex The girl takes a bath or urinates after sex The guy pulls out before ejaculation

How many eggs does a woman release each month? a) 1 b) 2 c) 5 d) 10

Female reproduction Just 1 per month

How many sperm does it take to fertilize the egg?

Is a pregnancy most likely to start during a woman’s period, just before a period, or in between her periods?

Between periods Of course, a pregnancy could start anytime. Many women, and most young girls, do not release eggs on schedule. But the most likely time for fertilization to be possible is about two weeks before a menstrual period.

How long does a typical pregnancy last?

9 Months

How many teenagers age gave birth last year in the U.S.? a) 85,964 b) 153,376 c) 201,698 d) 367,752

That’s a lot of kids having kids!! D

What are three possible (legal) options if you find out you or your partner are pregnant?

You could… Keep the baby Put the baby up for adoption Have an abortion

What is the range during pregnancy can you get an abortion? a) 1 – 4 weeks after conception b) 2 – 36 weeks after conception c) 0 – 24 weeks after conception

Up through 9 weeks pregnant: The abortion pill which is available at Planned Parenthood Between 10 and 24 weeks pregnant: Medical abortion at Planned Parenthood or offices of private health care providers  In Massachusetts, individuals under the age of 18 need permission from one parent to have an abortion

Name 3 methods of birth control

Types of contraception Barrier Keep the sperm from getting to the egg Hormonal Prevent pregnancy by interfering with ovulation, fertilization, and/or the implantation of a fertilized egg Behavioral Regulation the timing or methods of intercourse to reduce risk of pregnancy Permanent Birth Control Surgery

True or False There is no method of birth control that is 100% effective

False Abstinence

List as many different Sexually Transmitted Infections as you can

Common STIs & their nicknames Genital Human Papillomavirus: HPV Chlamydia Gonorrhea: The Clap Syphilis Genital Herpes Genital Warts HIV/AIDS Pubic Lice: Crabs

True or False If you only have sex with one person, you don’t need to worry about getting an STI

False If you plan to be sexually active with someone, you need to know their past relationships If they have been sexually involved with someone before, you should make sure that they get a STI test and it shows they are clear

What percent of people will have had a STI by the time they are 25? a) 8% b) 17% c) 31% d) 50%

50%! 1 in 4 women will contract a STI by the age of 18. Women are more vulnerable to infection by the nature of their biology.

True or False You will know if you get a STI

False There are many STIs that don’t show any symptoms and that your body can cure on it’s own, but you can still transmit it to a partner.

Reproductive Systems: Match the function 1. Epididymisa. Organ that delivers semen to female 2. Testiclesb. Where sperm mature and are stored 3. Uterusc. Place where egg becomes fertilized 4. Ovariesd. Produce sperm & testosterone 5. Penise. Produces eggs & hormones 6. Fallopian Tubef. Where egg implants & matures

Reproductive System Functions 1. Epididymis - b. Where sperm mature and are stored 2. Testicles -d. Produce sperm & testosterone 3. Uterus -f. Where egg implants & matures 4. Ovaries -e. Produces eggs & hormones 5. Penis - a. Organ that delivers semen to female 6. Fallopian Tube - c. Place where egg becomes fertilized