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What is the cause of pubic lice

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A parasite

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How is pubic lice transmitted?

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Sexual contact

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What are the symptoms of pubic lice?

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Itching and irritation around genitals

Grey rash

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How can pubic lice be treated?

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Lice can be killed with special shampoo

Eggs can be removed with a fine tooth comb or shaving

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What is HIV caused by?

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Virus

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How is HIV transmitted?

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Unprotected sex
Sharing needles
Mother to infant at birth

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What are the symptoms of HIV?

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Often no symptoms
Weight loss, fatigue, flu
Reoccurring yeast infections

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What is the treatment for HIV

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No cure

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What is the cause of herpes

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A virus

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How is herpes transmitted

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Unprotected sex
Direct contact with facial or genital warts
Mother to infant at birth

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What are the symptoms of herpes

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Usually no symptoms
Sores
Flu like symptoms
Pain during urination

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What is the treatment for herpes

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No cure

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What is hepatitis caused by?

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Virus

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What are the symptoms of HIV?

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1/2 show symptoms
Flu like symptoms
Darkened urine
Yellowed skin

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15
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What is the treatment for HIV?

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Preventative vaccine

Once you get it there is no cure

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16
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What is a male condom?

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A soft disposable sheath that fits over an erect penis

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17
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How do you obtain a male condom?

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It’s available in stores and pharmacies

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a male condom?

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Pros

  • available without prescription
  • protects against STI’s

Cons
- May slip or break

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What is a female condom?

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A soft, disposable polyurethane sheath

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How do you obtain a female condom?

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It’s available in some stores and pharmacies

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21
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a female condom?

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Pros

  • available without prescription
  • protects against STI’s

Cons

  • more expensive
  • May slip or break
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22
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What is spermicide?

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It kills sperm. It comes in many forms:

  • jellies
  • creams
  • tablets
  • suppositories
  • foams
  • film
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How do you obtain spermicide?

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Available in stores and pharmacies

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of spermicide?

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Pros
- does not contain hormones

Cons

  • doesn’t protect against STI’s
  • May be allergic
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What is birth control?
“The pill” is the most popular method of birth control
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How do you obtain birth control pills?
Requires a prescription
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of birth control pills?
Pros - less acne - not permanent Cons - must take everyday - increase risk of blood clots
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What is withdrawal (pull out)?
Removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of withdrawal?
Pros - always available - free Cons - doesn’t protect against STI’s - not very effective
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What is gonorrhea caused by?
Bacteria
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What are symptoms of gonorrhea?
Mostly no symptoms Genital discharge or infflammation Pain during urination and/or intercourse
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What is the treatment for gonorrhea?
Antibiotics
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What is chlamydia caused by?
Bacteria
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How is chlamydia transmitted?
Unprotected sex Mother to infant Oral, anal or vaginal sex
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What are the symptoms of chlamydia?
Usually no symptoms Genital discharge Pain during urination or sex Pain in genitals or abdom
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What is the treatment of chlamydia?
Antibiotics prescribes by doctor
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How is human papilloma virus (HPV) caused?
Virus
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How is HPV trasmitted?
Unprtected sex Skin to skin Oral, anal or vaginal sex
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What are the symptoms of HPV?
Usually no symptoms Genital warts Some links to cervical cancer
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How do you treat HPV?
There is no cure Warts can be removed No vaccine
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How is syphilis caused?
Bacteria
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How is syphalis transmitted?
Unprotected sex Direct contact with sores/kissing Mother to infant
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What are symptoms of syphilis?
Stage 1: small red bumps, liquid, in genital area | Stage 2:rash, flu like symptoms, hair loss, genital growths
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What is trichomoniasis caused by?
Parasite
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How is trichomoniasis transmitted?
Sexual contact
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What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?
Vaginal discharge odour Pain or itching (during urination) Spotty bleeding Frequent urination
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What is the treatment of trichomoniasis?
Antibiotics for infrected person and their partner(s)
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What do the share qualities stand for?
``` S-safety H- honesty A- acceptance R- respect E- enjoyment ```
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When there is safety...
Both people feel safe
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When there is honesty...
The truth is told at all times even when you may disagree or the truth might not be pleasant
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When there is acceptance...
You accept each other for who they are
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When there is respect...
Both people have equal respect for each other
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When there is enjoyment...
You have fun, feel happy and energized when you are with each other
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Which relationships have intimacy?
All relationships
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What are healthy decisions?
Not rushing into things | Making decisions about sex should be discussing about fears, opinions and beliefs with trust and respect
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What is rdna
R-refusal- no means no D- delay- thinking about things before deciding or already knowing you are not ready N- negotiation- when partners respect each other, they find solutions by negotiating A- acceptance- you are responsible for clearly setting your boundaries
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What happens when people that have low self esteem?
Not valuing themselves enough to make smart choices to protect themselves
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How do you get out of an unhealthy relationship?
``` Recognize that you are in an unhealthy relationship Have a support system End the relationship Stay away from them Do not don’t yourself ```
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What is a hormonal patch?
Small patch placed on the buttock, upper outer arm, lower abdomen, and upper body
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How do you obtain a hormonal patch?
It requires a prescription
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hormonal patch?
Pros - effective and reversible - periods more regular Cons - skin irritation - irregular bleeding
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What is a diaphragm?
Latex dome with flexible steel ring around edge
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How do you obtain a diaphragm?
Requires a prescription and needs to be sized by a doctor
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a diaphragm?
Pros - contains no hormones Cons - requires proper insertion techniques
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What is tubal ligation (female sterilization)?
A surgical procedure to permanently block or close the fallopian tubes. AKA tying your tubes
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How do you obtain tubal ligation?
Minor operation done in a hospital or clinic
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of tubal ligation?
Pros - does not interfere with intercourse Cons - permanent an difficult to reverse
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What is a vasectomy (male sterilization)?
A surgical procedure to permanently block or close the vas defernes
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How do you obtain a vasectomy?
Minor operation done in a clinic or hospital or physicians clinic
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a vasectomy?
Pros - does not interfere with intercourse Cons - does not protect against STI’s
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What is rhythm method?
Relying on a women’s knowledge and awareness of her body
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How do you obtain rhythm method?
Instructions and materials for this option are available
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of rhythm method?
Pros - inexpensive - natural Cons - does not protect against STI’s

Mr. Toth Phys Ed (3 decks)

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