Safe Sex
what is the only 100% effective way to prevent STIs?
not having any sexual activity
what is consent?
a enthusiastic agreement to an activity, given freely.
YES means YES
what are some signs of an STI?
unusual discharge from the penis, anus, or vagina; burning while peeing; excessive genital itching; abdominal pain; and skin changes on or around the genitals. the most common symptom is no symptom
name 4 methods of birth control?
pill, patch, ring, depo provera shot, condoms, withdrawal, IUD/IUS, cap, sponge, diaphragm, permanent options
what is the difference between a circumcised and an uncircumcised penis?
an uncircumcised penis has a fold of skin called the foreskin that covers the head (glans) when in a flaccid state. A circumcised penis had the foreskin removed through surgery often performed just after birth.
what do you need to check a condom package for before opening it?
expiry date, where it has been stored, "puff test" for air bubble
when do you have to ask for consent?
before touching another person in any way, taking their photo, changing intimate activities.
which STIs have vaccines that protect against them?
HPV, hepatitis A and B
what is the only method of birth control that can help prevent a pregnancy for up to 72 hours after unprotected sex; and where do you get it?
plan B
drug stores; Walmart, shoppers, rexal etc.
what is the vulva?
The vulva is typically the external genitals of someone with a uterus and vagina.
where can you get free condoms?
LUSU office, your RA, the RLC, or your buddy
what are some words/nonverbal signs that someone is not giving consent?
words: maybe, im not sure, stop, no, im tires, i dont feel well, i dont want to.
non-verbal: pulling away, crying, closed eyes, closed off body language, saying nothing, trying to sleep.
which STI often causes painful blisters on or around the genitals and can be passed to the mouth through genital-to-mouth contact?
herpes
how old do you have to be to access birth control?
there is no minimum age to access birth control
what happens when testicles are cold?
The cremaster muscle moves the testicles inside the body in order to keep the sperm at the right temperature. Testicles do not shrink.
what are 3 things that can break down a latex condom?
vaseline; oil; lotion; heat; cold; friction; sharp things; time
under what conditions can someone give not consent?
using drugs/alcohol, sleeping, passed out, pressured, power imbalance, black mail
which fluids transmit HIV?
blood, vaginal fluids, seminal fluids, rectal fluids, breast milk
what are some things that can impact how effective a birth control method is?
missing pills/changing timing, certain medications, grapefruit, body weight, some herbal supplements
what happens when someone menstruates?
In order to prepare for a possible pregnancy, the uterus builds up a lining while an egg is released from the ovaries. If the egg does not meet a sperm, the lining sheds and exits the body through the vaginal opening. The lining is made of tissue and blood.
which test might be performed to test for STIs?
swabs (vaginal, cervical, oral, anal) blood test, urine test, physical examination
how does consent work when online dating and texting?
must ask before sending sexual messages, sending photos (dick pics), must ask before sharing photos and messages with other. respect if someone stop answering, or says they dont want to message anymore
which STI are curable?
chlamydia, gonorrhea (sometimes), syphilis, public lice, scabies, trinch, hepatitis (sometimes)
where can you get birth control?
family doctor, the nurse on campus
where will a condom go if you lose it inside the body and why?
If you lose a condom inside of the vagina, it won’t go anywhere because the cervix will stop it. You can reach in and take it out. For birth control and STI prevention reasons you can consider ECP. If a condom is lost inside of the anus, the internal sphincter can pull the condom in further. You may need to seek medical attention.