Health Online- GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND SEXUAL HEALTH- Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions

Which is an emotional benefit experienced by people who practice abstinence? experiencing less stress maintaining reproductive health reducing risk of STIs and STDs eliminating the chance of pregnancy

experiencing less stress

Which is a contraceptive method that is classified as hormonal birth control? mini-pill diaphragm spermicide female condom

mini-pill

Which is a short-term goal related to maintaining reproductive and sexual health? asking friends for advice practicing refusal methods occasionally using contraceptives committing to being married before having children

practicing refusal methods

Marcus and Alex have been going out for a long time and have decided to remain abstinent. They have never had sex, but lately there have been several occasions when abstaining has been challenging. Each time, one or the other has been able to suggest that maybe they had better slow things down. This weekend, Marcus's parents are away, and Alex has come over to study. After they finish studying, things begin to get out of hand. Which verbal responses would help Marcus and Alex maintain abstinence in this situation? Check all that apply. -"Hey, I think we should stop." -"Let's go out for pizza." -"Well, just this once." -"I think I should just go home." -"I'm not sure, but if you think it's okay."

-"Hey, I think we should stop." -"Let's go out for pizza." -"I think I should just go home."

Nicole and Anthony have been together for about six months. Nicole has decided she wants to remain abstinent until she gets married. Anthony has not vowed to stay abstinent, but he supports Nicole's decision and does not pressure her to have sexual intercourse. Recently though, Anthony has been hinting to Nicole that they should engage in other sexual activities. Nicole is considering this because she would still maintain her virginity. She also believes it might make their relationship stronger. Gina is a friend of Nicole's. What advice should Gina give Nicole? Check all that apply. -"You can still contract STDs even if you're not engaging in sexual intercourse." -"Is this something you've discussed with Anthony and are ready to do?" -"Anthony won't respect you if you don't eventually have sex with him." -"If you think it's a good idea, go for it." -"Being abstinent means avoiding all sexual activities, not just sex."

-"You can still contract STDs even if you're not engaging in sexual intercourse." -"Is this something you've discussed with Anthony and are ready to do?" -"Being abstinent means avoiding all sexual activities, not just sex."

After one year of use, about ______ people in 100 using the patch will have an unplanned pregnancy. The most effective contraceptive shown is the ________________. The least effective contraceptive shown on the chart is the ________________.

-8 -implant or injection -patch or ring

Which conclusion is supported by the data shown on these graphs? -Abstinent teens are more likely to graduate from high school but less likely to graduate from college than their sexually active peers. -Abstinent teens are more likely to graduate from high school and college than their sexually active peers. -Abstinent teens are less likely to graduate from high school, but more likely to graduate from college than their sexually active peers. -Abstinent teens are less likely to graduate from high school and college than their sexually active peers.

-Abstinent teens are more likely to graduate from high school and college than their sexually active peers.

Teen abstinence consists of not engaging in sexual intercourse or sex play beyond hugging or light kissing. This means not touching the other person's genitals with any part of your body. All teens are capable of abstaining from sex. Abstinence does not make a teen give up his or her sexuality, but it is a healthy and responsible way of dealing with it. Even if a teen has already had sex, he or she can still chose abstinence by waiting to have sex again. -"Benefits of Teen Abstinence" According to this passage, which statements about abstinence are true? Check all that apply. -Abstinence includes not kissing. -All teens are capable of abstinence. -A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex. -Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality. -Abstinence includes not touching another person's genitals.

-All teens are capable of abstinence. -A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex. -Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality. -Abstinence includes not touching another person's genitals.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that condoms have been shown to be effective in preventing HIV infection. In a two-year study of couples in which one partner was HIV-positive and the other HIV-negative, no HIV-negative partner was infected when condoms were used correctly and consistently. Among couples in which condom use was inconsistent, 10 percent of the HIV-negative partners became infected. - "Condom Effectiveness" Which statement best summarizes the effectiveness of condoms in preventing HIV infection? -Condoms are always effective. -Condoms are effective if used correctly. -Condoms are effective if used consistently. -Condoms are effective if used correctly and consistently.

-Condoms are effective if used correctly and consistently.

Pregnancy is a life-changing event. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - and there are now more than 20 - can rob you of your health and even your life. Condoms do not eliminate these dangers. About 15% of adults who use condoms to prevent pregnancy find themselves pregnant over the course of a year. Despite condom use, there remains a 15% risk of sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS, a 50% risk of chlamydia (a cause of female infertility) and a significant risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) (cause of cervical cancer). Some STDs can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact in the entire genital area, only part of which is covered by a condom. -10 Emotional Dangers of Premature Sexual Involvement, 2007 How effective are condoms at preventing pregnancy and STDs? Check all that apply. -Condoms are more effective at preventing STDs than other contraceptives. -Condoms are more effective at preventing pregnancy than other contraceptives. -Condoms are equally effective against all STDs. -Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not contract an STD. -Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not get pregnant.

-Condoms are more effective at preventing STDs than other contraceptives. -Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not contract an STD. -Using a condom does not guarantee that one will not get pregnant.

Your friend Jason is in a committed relationship with his boyfriend, Carlos. They recently decided to have sex. Jason tells you the following: "I had sex for the first time on my 16th birthday. Carlos and I loved each other, so it seemed like the right thing to do at the time. Since we were in a committed relationship, I knew using a condom wasn't necessary. "Once we began having sex, though, I felt like Carlos wasn't interested in spending time with me anymore. We never go to the movies or do any of the other things we used to do. All he seems to care about is spending time with my body." What would be the right way to support Jason? Check all that apply. -Remind him of the importance of practicing safe sex despite being in a committed relationship. -Explain that sex has emotional consequences that he might not have been prepared for. -Tell him to not worry; Carlos loves him so it will probably get better over time. -Explain that even though he has already had sex, it is ok to change his mind. -Suggest that he talk to a trusted adult.

-Remind him of the importance of practicing safe sex despite being in a committed relationship. -Explain that sex has emotional consequences that he might not have been prepared for. -Explain that even though he has already had sex, it is ok to change his mind. -Suggest that he talk to a trusted adult.

Young people have a need and a right to know about their bodies and to be educated and informed about their sexual health, yet they face many social, political, and community barriers to receiving and gaining access to the right information. Sex is often a challenging and difficult issue for both youths and adults to discuss. The consequences of not talking about sex, however, can be severe: Every hour of every day, two American young people contract HIV, 96 become pregnant, and nearly 350 more contract a sexually transmitted disease. . . . Risk of STDs and pregnancy are primary influences in the sexual decision-making of older teens (ages 15 to 17). Younger teens (ages 12 to 14) are more likely to cite parents, teachers, and religious advisors as primary influences. . . Nearly 80 percent of teenagers indicate that what their parents have told them and what their parents might think influence their decisions about sex and relationships. -Parents, Peers, and Pressures: Identifying the Influences on Responsible Sexual Decision-Making, 2001 Which statements about sexual activity are supported by evidence in this article? -Unintended pregnancy is a problem in the US. -Most teenagers are influenced by what their parents might think before having sex. -Older teens ignore the risk of STDs when deciding to have sex. -The risk of pregnancy is a primary influence on a teen's decision to have sex. -Teachers and religious advisors are more influential on older teens than on younger ones in their decisions about sex.

-Unintended pregnancy is a problem in the US. -Most teenagers are influenced by what their parents might think before having sex. -The risk of pregnancy is a primary influence on a teen's decision to have sex.

Which effects are benefits to staying abstinent? Check all that apply. -eliminating the risk of contracting HIV and other STDs -increasing stress -preventing pregnancy -building mutual respect among partners -avoiding negative emotional consequences of sexual activity -reducing the chance of endangering long-term goals

-eliminating the risk of contracting HIV and other STDs -preventing pregnancy -building mutual respect among partners -avoiding negative emotional consequences of sexual activity -reducing the chance of endangering long-term goals

Identify the type of benefit for each statement. Reducing stress about STDs is a(n) _______________ benefit of abstinence. Maintaining reproductive health is a(n) ___________ benefit. Increasing the likelihood of achieving goals is a(n) _____________ benefit.

-emotional -physical -personal

The _______________ is a small, flexible rod inserted under a person's skin that releases hormones to prevent fertilization. The _____________ is worn on a person's outer body and releases hormones to prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs. The _______________ condom is a dome-shaped piece of rubber placed inside the vagina before sexual intercourse. The _________________ is worn on the penis to block sperms from entering the vagina.

-implant -patch -diaphragm -male condom

The CDC reports that the percentage of girls aged 15-19 who have had sex was 51% in 1988 and 44% in 2013, while the percentage of boys the same age was 60% in 1988 and 47% in 2013. Annie and Skylar have been dating for two years, but Annie wishes to remain abstinent. Lately, Skylar has been hinting that he would like to begin having sex. He tells Annie that it seems like most teenagers have had sex, and that more and more teenaged couples are doing it these days. How can Annie use the CDC data to evaluate Skylar's claims? The percentage of both male and female teenagers who have had sex is more ____________ it was previously, so it is ________ that teenagers having sex is on the rise. The percentage of male and female teenagers who have had sex is more __________ half, so it is ________ that most teenagers have had sex. Annie should ________________ her decision to remain abstinent.

-less than -false -less than -false -stay true

What are risk factors challenging abstinence? Check all that apply. -low self-esteem -alcohol and drugs -prior sexual activity -dating younger people -friends who are sexually active

-low self-esteem -alcohol and drugs -prior sexual activity -friends who are sexually active

Which contraceptive methods will prevent the spread of HIV and other STDs? Check all that apply. -diaphragm -male condom -female condom -pill/minipill -spermicides -intrauterine device (IUD) -the "morning after" pill

-male condom -female condom

Which statement is accurate regarding sexual activity? Peers do not have much influence on sexual activity. Dating an older person increases the chance of having sex. Other teens are having more sex than most teenagers perceive. Approximately 90 percent of teens have sex before age 16.

Dating an older person increases the chance of having sex.

What is the most effective way for a person to communicate that he or she wants to practice abstinence? Say no firmly. Avoid making eye contact. Refuse to go on a date with someone. Mention that one's parents will be home soon.

Say no firmly.

Which is an important consideration that a teen should think about before agreeing to have sex? Sex can have negative health consequences. A woman's menstrual cycle usually comes once a month. Condoms are an inexpensive barrier birth control method. Sex is something that happens eventually.

Sex can have negative health consequences.

Which birth control method helps protect against STIs and STDs? vaginal ring condom emergency contraception pills/minipills

condom

What is one of the risk factors that influences a person's ability to abstain from sexual intercourse? dating older people listening to hip-hop or rock music having friends who are not sexually active talking with adults about appropriate sexual decisions

dating older people

Which individuals are incapable of giving consent for sexual activity? Check all that apply. someone who is high someone who is drunk someone who is passed out someone who is being exploited a 12-year old male an 18-year old female someone in a relationship with their teacher

someone who is high someone who is drunk someone who is passed out someone who is being exploited a 12-year old male someone in a relationship with their teacher

Which type of contraception is a barrier method of birth control? intrauterine device sponge injection patch

sponge

Which action is most helpful in preventing sexual involvement? bringing condoms "just in case" voicing personal boundaries indicating that parents will be upset suggesting that it is not the right time for a dating relationship

voicing personal boundaries