Healthy Sexuality Quiz

Male Reproductive System False True

Female Reproductive System True False

What’s Your Sex IQ? False True Conception Contraceptives Condom Ovulation, Menstruation True/False

Healthy Sexuality Anatomy Review

Female Anatomy clitoris anus labium minora labium majora

Male Anatomy

Healthy Sexuality Contraception

Abstinence Not having vaginal or anal intercourse, or oral sex No sperm available to fertilize egg Less stress due to the negative aspects of sexual intercourse Challenge of peer pressure to have sex 100% effective against pregnancy and STI’s Available to everyone, free

Barrier Methods of Birth Control

Male Condom and Spermicide Latex sheath placed over erect penis prior to genital contact & spermicide inserted into vagina Blocks sperm from entering vagina, chemical kills sperm Easy to control Sensitivity to latex or chemicals, interrupt foreplay

Male Condom and Spermicide 85-97% effective for preventing pregnancy and STI’s (depends on user) Available in pharmacies, health units and vending machines $1-$2 per condom

Female Condom Polyurethane sheath, closed end with flexible ring inserted into vagina Blocks sperm from entering vagina Female control, useful if latex sensitive Insertion in presence of partner requires female to be comfortable with her body

Female Condom 85-97% effective for preventing pregnancy and STI’s (depends on user) Available in pharmacies $2-$4 per condom

Sponge/Cervical Cap Polyurethane foam which fits over cervix and contains spermicides, soft rubber cap which fits over cervix, need to add spermicide Blocks and kills sperm before they enter uterus Female control, sponge protects up to 12 hours, cap up to 24 hours Sponge must be inserted 15 minutes before intercourse, chemicals can cause sensitivity or become toxic, irritation and odor

Sponge/Cervical Cap 75-98% pregnancy protection (highest with condom use), 0% STI protection Sponge is available in pharmacies ($2-$4 each) Cap requires prescription and fitting by health professional ($40 each, includes fitting)

Diaphragm Dome shaped rubber disk with flexible rim which covers cervix Blocks and kills sperm before they enter uterus Female control, can be inserted up to 6 hours before intercourse Risk of toxic shock, requires cleaning and proper storage

Diaphragm 92-96% pregnancy protection, 0% STI protection Requires prescription and fitting by health professional $40 each

Hormonal Methods of Birth Control

Birth Control Pill Pill containing hormones (usually estrogen and progesterone) taken daily for 21 days followed by 7 days “off” the pill Prevents ovulation and makes cervical mucus thicker so sperm can’t get through Very reliable, allows female to control Side effects, increase risk of CV disease, other medications can interfere, must be taken daily at same time

Birth Control Pill 97-99% effective against pregnancy, 0% effective against STI’s Requires prescription $5-$35 per month

Depo Provera Synthetic progesterone injection every 12 weeks Inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, makes uterine lining unfavorable for implanting fertilized egg Female control, no daily pill Side effects can last three months, can delay fertility seven months to two years when stopped.

Depo Provera 99% pregnancy protection, 0% STI protection Requires prescription and visits to health care professional every 3 months $25-$40 per injection

Norplant Matchstick like plastic strips inserted under skin in arm Contains progesterone which is released slowly, provides protection for up to 5 years, method similar to Depo Provera Long lasting Rods are visible, possible infection, requires surgery

Norplant 97-99% pregnancy protection, 0% STI protection Requires insertion and removal by a doctor $450-$500

Emergency Contraceptive Pill Two doses of hormones (estrogen and progesterone) taken 12 hours apart. Needs to be taken ASAP after intercourse, no more than 72 hours after. May prevent or delay ovulation, prevents the egg form implanting on the uterine lining Effective as an emergency method

Emergency Contraceptive Pill Same risks as birth control pills, nausea and vomiting, only effective for a single act of unprotected intercourse 98-99.8% pregnancy protection (depends on stage of menstrual cycle), 0% STI protection Requires prescription, $20

Other Methods of Birth Control

Spermicides Chemicals, films, foams, gels, and creams that are inserted deep into vagina or applied to barrier methods Chemicals (usually non-oxynol 9) kill sperm and some bacterial STI’s Easy to use Irritation from chemicals, most must be inserted or applied shortly before intercourse, must be reapplied for each act of intercourse

Spermicides 79-94% effective when used with a barrier method, kills some bacterial STI’s, unknown effectiveness versus viral STI’s Available at pharmacies <$1-$3 per application

Intrauterine Device - IUD Small plastic T-shaped device wrapped with copper and inserted into uterus Don’t know how it works but seems to prevent sperm from reaching egg and make uterine wall unfavorable for implantation of fertilized egg Up to five years of protection Cramping, ectopic pregnancy, perforation of uterus, pelvic inflammatory disease

Intrauterine Device - IUD 98% pregnancy protection, 0% STI protection Requires insertion and removal by a doctor $50-$150

Sterilization In males called a vasectomy – where the vas deferens is cut, tied or sealed. In females called tubal ligation – where the fallopian tubes are cut, ties or sealed. Prevents contact between egg and sperm Permanent method of contraception. Sometimes they can be reversed, but no guarantee

Sterilization Risks of minor surgery, risk of ectopic pregnancy 99% pregnancy protection, 0% STI protection Requires surgery, cost covered by OHIP

Withdrawal Penis is withdrawn from the vagina prior to ejaculation The theory is that semen doesn’t enter the vagina due to withdrawal, however it does not consider pre- ejaculatory semen Better than nothing Not an effective method of birth control, does not prevent STI’s

Withdrawal 40-65% pregnancy protection, 0% STI protection No cost