1. Do Now
Using the notebook application on your ipad answer the following questions:
#1 Why do teens have sex? (write down as many reasons that you can think of)
#2 Why do teens wait to have sex? (write as many reasons you can think of) 5-8 minutes

2. Why Teens Have Sex

3. Why teens wait to have sex

4. Wrap Up:
There are only a few reasons that they think are “healthy” reasons to have sex
Many teens are having sex for reasons that aren’t very healthy ones
There are many reasons for teens to wait to have sex, many of those reasons come from positive self-esteem

5. How Can I Protect Myself???
ABSTINENCE
Is the only 100% effective method for avoiding unintended pregnancy, STI’s and HIV
CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS
Become Knowledgeable about and explain ALL of the contraceptive methods

6. Contraceptives: Birth control pills Spermicides Male Condom
Female Condom
Injectables: Depo-Provera
NuvaRing
The Patch
Emergency Contraception (Plan B)
Diaphragm
Abstinence

7. Answer the following questions:
1. What are they
2. How to use it
3. Effectiveness (%)
4. How and where to obtain it
5. Approximate cost
6. Positive and Negative Aspects (possible side effects)
Your group will have 10 min to research this information. Be prepared to present!

8. Birth Control Pills
1. Pills are made of hormones (similar to the one’s made in ovaries)…This increased level of hormones stops ovaries from releasing an egg each month
2. Take pill the same time everyday for 3 weeks, 4th week “dummy” pill
3. 99% for preventing PREGNANCY if taken everyday!
4. Obtain at a clinic or pharmacy. Must be prescribed
5. $10-$50
6. Pros and Cons….

9. Spermicides
Foam, gel, suppository, or film which contains chemicals that kill sperm
Inserted into vagina before intercourse
75%-85% for pregnancy prevention, 98% if used with a condom
Drug Stores
$10-$15
Pros and Cons…

10. Male Condom
Thin membrane made of latex or polyurethane – fits over penis to catch semen
88% when used alone, 98% when used with a spermicide (Pregnancy, STI’s, HIV)
Drug Stores
.50-$1.00 each
Possible allergic reaction

11. Female Condom Polyurethane pouch that fits inside the woman’s vagina
Insert before sexual intercourse
With consistent and correct use female condoms are very effective against the spread of HIV, STI’s and pregnancy
Drug Stores
$2.00 Each
Could break or move

12. Injectable: Depo Provera
Hormonal form of birth control
Progesterone shot given every 3 months – prevents egg from being released
98% - 99% pregnancy prevention
Doctor or Clinician
$45-$90
Irreg. bleeding, absence of menstruation, wt. gain, headache, nausea

13. NuvaRing
Contraceptive vaginal ring that contains hormones that stop ovaries from producing egg
Insert into vagina and leave it for 3 weeks
99% for preventing pregnancy
Doctor
$35-$40
Same as those associated with other hormonal methods

14. Ortho Evra (Patch) Transdermal contraceptive patch contains
Applied once a week on the same day each week for three weeks in a row. Can be worn on the abdomen, butt, upper torso, upper arm. 4th week it is not worn
99% effective for pregnancy prevention
Doctor
$15-$35 per month
Similar to other hormonal methods

15. Plan B
Plan B consists of hormone pills, taken within 3 days (72hrs) of unprotected intercourse for the purpose of preventing pregnancy. These hormones disrupt the lining of the uterus so a fertilized egg will not implant.
Plan B does not cause abortion – if a woman were already pregnant Plan B would not work.
85% if taken w/in the 72 hr. period
Pharmacy behind the counter if you are (Call first) Prescription if 17 and under.
$10-$45
Nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, irreg. bleeding
NOT A FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL – EMERGENCY USE ONLY

16. Diaphragm
Soft rubber cup, inserted into the vagina and fits over the cervix. Barrier Method
Put spermicide cream in and around the cup, insert into vagina up to several hrs before intercourse. Do not remove for 8+ hrs. after intercourse.
Highly effective against pregnancy prevention
$35-45
Allergic reaction

17. Abstinence Defined differently by different ppl
Not engaging in vaginal sexual intercourse is the most common definition
Broader: Not engaging in any sexual activity that involves the exchange of bodily fluids
100% when used correctly
Free
Alcohol may impair one’s ability to remain abstinent