Chapter 2: The Sexual Self (based on Sir Jay's PPT)

Question 1

It is a disease or infection acquired to sexual contact where the organisms that cause this are passed on from person to person in blood, semen, and vaginal or any other bodily fluids.

Answer 1

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

Question 2

It is an act providing for national policy on Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive health.

Answer 2

The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RA 10354)

Question 3

It is a law in the Philippines that guarantees access to contraceptive methods, such as fertility control, sexual orientation, and maternal care.

Answer 3

The RH Law (RA 10354)

Question 4

IUD

Answer 4

Intra Uterine Device

Question 5

It is a method that uses the body’s natural physiological changes and symptoms to identify the fertile and infertile phases of menstrual cycle.

Answer 5

Natural Family Planning Method

Question 6

The phase wherein a woman releases an egg from her ovaries once a month.

Answer 6

Ovulation

Question 7

How many days can sperm cells stay alive in the female reproductive system after being deposited in the vagina?

Answer 7

2-5 days

Question 8

It is a generally preferred method for women who do not wish to use artificial methods of contraception for reasons of religion, or who, due to rumors and myths, fear other methods.

Answer 8

Natural Family Planning Method

Question 9

It is as periodic abstinence method wherein the color and viscosity of the cervical mucus is examined to discover when the ovulation is occuring.

Answer 9

Cervical mucus (ovulation) / Billing’s method

Question 10

It relies on monitoring a woman’s basal body temperature on a daily basis which indicates fertile and non-fertile stages of the cycle.

Answer 10

Basal Body Temperature Monitoring

Question 11

A method wherein the couple tracks the woman’s menstrual history to predict when she will ovulate.

Answer 11

Rhythm (Calendar) Method

Question 12

A method wherein a woman is able to suppress ovulation through exclusive breastfeeding.

Answer 12

Lactation Amenorrhea Method

Question 13

It is the oldest method in which the couple proceeds with coitus; however, the man must release his sperm outside of the vagina.

Answer 13

Coitus Interruptus

Question 14

This method is only 75% effective because pre-ejaculation fluid that contains a few spermatozoa may cause fertilization.

Answer 14

Coitus Interruptus

Question 15

A contraceptive containing synthetic estrogen and progesterone.

Answer 15

Oral contraceptive / Pill

Question 16

A medicated adhesive patch placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream.

Answer 16

Transdermal Contraceptive Patch

Question 17

It is a birth control inserted into the vagina and slowly release hormones through vaginal wall into the blood stream to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 17

Vaginal Ring

Question 18

This birth control involves the delivery of steroid progestin from the polymer capsules or rods placed under the skin.

Answer 18

Subdermal Implants

Question 19

It is a contraceptive injection given once every three months which typically suppresses ovulation, keeping the ovaries from releasing an egg.

Answer 19

Hormonal Injections

Question 20

A small, t-shaped device wrapped in copper or contains hormones which prevents fertilization of the egg by damaging or killing the sperm.

Answer 20

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Question 21

Chemicals such as spermicides, vaginal gels, creams and glycerin films that are used to cause the death of the sperm before they can enter the cervix.

Answer 21

Chemical barriers

Question 22

A dome-shaped barrier method of contraception that blocks sperms from entering the uterus.

Answer 22

Diaphragm

Question 23

A silicone cup inserted in the vagina to cover the cervix and keep the sperm out of the uterus.

Answer 23

Cervical Cup

Question 24

It is a latex or synthetic rubber sheath placed on erect penis before vaginal penetration to trap the sperm during ejaculation.

Answer 24

Male Condom

Question 25

A thin pouch inserted into the vagina before sex, serving as protective barrier to prevent pregnancy and protection from STD.

Answer 25

Female Condom

Question 26

A permanent male surgical operation wherein the tube that carries the sperm to a man’s penis is cut.

Answer 26

Vasectomy

Question 27

A surgical procedure for female sterilization involving severing and trying the fallopian tube. It disrupts the movement of the egg to the uterus for fertilization and blocks sperm from travelling up to the fallopian tubes to the egg.

Answer 27

Tube Ligation