Health - Sex and Sexuality Flashcards
What is consent
Where everyone agrees, gives permission, and says yes to sexual activity with another person
What is not considered consent
- When someone says no
- When drunk, asleep, or unconcious
What could happen if you have sex without consent
It is considered as rape or sexual assault which are both illegal and are serious crimes
What does heterosexual mean
Being sexually attracted to the opposite sex
What does homosexual mean
Being sexually attracted to the same sex as you
What does bisexual mean
Being sexually attracted to both sexes
What does gay mean
A homosexual man
What does asexual mean
Having no sexual desires or feelings for anyone
What does pansexual mean
Attracted to any variation of gender identity
What does transgender mean
A person who’s gender is different to their biological sex
What does lesbian mean
A homosexual woman
What does ‘sex’ mean
Your biology and what you are born with (e.g. Male, Female or intersex)
What does ‘gender’ mean
How you choose to express yourself (e.g. born male but identifies and presents as female)
What does contraception mean
The deliberate use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy
What are the functions of the combined pill
How does it work: Daily use
Chances of getting pregnant: 8%
Advantages: If you stop using it fertility returns
Disadvantages: affects period
What are the functions of condoms
How does it work: Rolls over penis and stops semen and STI’s
Chances of getting pregnant: 15%
Advantages: Easy to use, prevents STI’s
Disadvantages: not the most effective way of contraception, can break or slip
What are the functions of IUD’s
How does it work: a small device put in uterus to prevent pregnancy
Chance of getting pregnant: 1%
Advantages: fit and forget, can stay in for 3 years or more
Disadvantages: doesn’t prevent STI’s, doctor or nurse need to insert or remove it
What are the functions of Depo Provera
How does it work: An injection every 13 weeks
Chance of getting pregnant: 3%
Advantages: Convenient, lasts 13 weeks, no daily pill taking
Disadvantages: Can cause irregular bleeding, no periods, or occasional heavy bleeding. Doesn’t prevent STI’s
What are the functions of the emergency contraception pill
How does it work: Pill taken to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex
Chance of getting pregnant: 2% if under 70kg
Advantages: Can be used if another type of contraception fails. Can be used up to 72 hours after unprotected sex
Disadvantages: You need to take two pills if you weigh more than 70kg, doesn’t work once your egg has been fertilised
What are the features of a healthy relationship
- You have your own interests
- You are honest with your partner about what you feel and do
- You support your partner in all areas of life
- You treat each other as equals
- You can say no without guilt
What is pornography
Pornography is printed or visual content that is designed to get viewers turned on or sexually aroused
What are unrealistic expectations for pornography
Porn is designed to entertain an audience, everything is exciting, interesting and perfect. This is not the reality of sex or relationships.
What is desensitisation for pornography
When we do something regularly our body and mind adapt to see it as normal. Your own sexual experiences may differ to porn and leaving you dissatisfied.
What is consent and equality for pornography
A lot of porn does not show consensual sex with women and encourages violence against women for pleasure.
What is addiction for pornography
When people are not satisfied with their own relationships, they can become dependent on porn for arousal and intimacy.
What are STI’s (Sexually transmissible infections)
STIs are infections that you can get from unprotected sex, or sexual activity.
What is objectification
Objectification is viewing a person like an object and not taking into account their feelings or anything about who they are as a person and is aimed towards women
Symptoms and treatment of chlamydia
Symptoms: Unusual discharge, lower belly pain, pain when sexually active
Treatment: antibiotics
Symptoms and treatment of genital herpes
Symptoms: tired, fever, muscle aches
Treatment: anti-viral medication
Symptoms and treatment of HIV
Symptoms: flu-like illness
Treatment: No cure but can use some medication
Symptoms and treatment of syphillis
Symptoms: one or more painless ulcers
Treatment: doctor organises treatment with sexual health specialist
What does sexuality mean
Where people find their sex does not match their gender identity and identify something different to their biological sex eg pronouns
