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Human Sexuality Final Flashcards

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Margaret Sanger

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An American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse.

Popularized the term birth control and opened the first birth control clinic in the United States

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Vasectomy

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A surgical procedure when the Vas Deferens is cut and the man is unable to include sperm in his semen.

Has a 99% chance of a woman not getting pregnant from this procedue.

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Fertility

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The quality of being capable to produce offspring.

60% of couples become pregnant within 3 months.

50% of all pregnancies are unplanned.

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Ovulation

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The process that the egg travels down the Fallopian tube where it may be met by a sperm and become fertilized.

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Spermicide

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A substance that kills sperm, used as a contraceptive

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Condom

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A thin rubber sheath worn on a man’s penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as protection against infection.

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Diaphragm

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A cervical barrier type of birth control.

It is a soft latex or silicone dome with a spring molded into the rim.

The spring creates a seal against the walls of the vagina.

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Religion and Contraceptives

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SDA view of abortion is that reasons of birth control, gender selection, and convenience are not appropriate.

However, the church does understand situations where the woman has exceptional circumstances such as rape, threats against the woman’s or child’s life. In that case it would ultimately be the woman’s choice after the appropriate consultation.

Other religions don’t allow contraceptives, especially Catholicism.

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Depo-Provera

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A well-known brand name for medroxyprogesterone acetate, a contraceptive injection for women that contains the hormone progestin.

Depo-Provera is given as an injection once every three months.

Depo-Provera typically suppresses ovulation, keeping your ovaries from releasing an egg. Depo-Provera also thickens cervical mucus to keep sperm from reaching the egg.

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IUD

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An IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device that is wrapped in copper or contains hormones.

It is inserted into the uterus by a doctor, and pulled out by the doctor, used to prevent fertilization of the egg by damaging or killing sperm.

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Mucus Method

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Having sex on these days gives the female partner the highest chance to get pregnant.

Before ovulation, there is a time period where mucus is made in the vagina so that sperm can be carried more easily to the eggs for a higher chance of fertilization.

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Rhythm method

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Having sex on the days that the female partner generally would not be fertile.

This is opposite of the mucus method and that you want to have sex during the mucus patterns and ovulation in the event of wanting to get pregnant.

Have sex on these days for the highest chance to not get pregnant.

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Tubal Sterilization

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Surgical procedure that clamps and blocks the Fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization.

Has a 99% chance of the woman not getting pregnant.

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Female fertility problems

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Increase in fertility is correlated to increase in age of mother.

20% of cases are tied to ovulation problems

Physical or cervical problems

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In vitro ferilization

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Process by which an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body.

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Artifical Insemination

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Ways of introducing a sperm to the vagina by any means other than sexual intercourse so that pregnancy can be achieved.

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Medical Abortion

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A non-surgical abortion in which abortifaciet pharmaceutical drugs are used to induce abortion.

Preparation is the abortion pill.

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Dilation and Evacuation

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Dilation (widening) of the cervix and evacuating the contents of the uterus.

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Vacuum Aspiration

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Uses aspiration to remove contents from the uterus by means of suction.

Therapeutic method procedure after miscarriage.

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Late Term Abortions

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Abortions that are performed in the later stages of pregnancy.

Are generally more controversial because the fetus is more developed and sometimes viable.

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Pro-choice

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Advocates the right for women to have the choice whether to have an abortion or not.

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Pro-Life

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The anti-Abortion movement that tries the ban the choice of an abortion

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Fernand Lamaze

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A French obstetrician, most famous as the popularizer of psychoprophylaxis, a method of childbirth preparation and pain management that has come to bear his name.

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Cesarean section

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Also known as a C-section, which is a surgical procedure in which one or more incisions are made through the abdomen and the uterus to deliver one or more babies.

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Hypoactive sexual desire

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Lack of interest in sexual activity

Most common

Usually temporary

Both Biological and Psychosocial causes

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Sexual aversion disorder

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Extreme, irrational fear of sexual activity

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Female genital sexual arousal disorder

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Inhibited lubrication

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Male Orgasmic Disorder - Male coital anorgasmia

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difficulty with orgasm during intercourse.

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Vaginismus

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An involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vagina.

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Erectile dysfunction

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Lack of an erection or maintaining one, for at least 3 months.

Occurs in one of five men older than 20 years

Caused by combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.

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Female Orgasmic Disorder - anorgasmia

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absence of orgasm

Younger and unmarried women most likely to experience difficulty with orgasm.

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Male Orgasmic Disorder - Partner anorgasmia

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difficulty with orgasm by partner manual and oral stimulation.

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Female Orgasmic Disorder - Rapid Female Orgasm

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Females have multiple orgasms much too quickly than normal.

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Paraphilia

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uncommon sexual expression

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Non-coercive paraphilias

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Activity that does not violate the rights of another individual and does not cause harm to anyone.

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Coercive paraphilias

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Activity that violates the rights of another individual because they involve unwilling participants and cause harm to the victims.

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Fetish

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A sexual preference for a nonhuman object or a body part that most members of a culture do not consider sexual

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Chlamydia

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Most prevalent STI

Few or no presenting symptoms

Incident rate 5x higher for women

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Symptoms of Chlamydia: Women

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Infection of mucosa of lower reproductive tract (mild irritation or itching, buring, slight discharge)
Infection of upper reproductive tract (PID)
(Pain, fever, headache, nausea)

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Symptoms of Chlamydia: Men

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Epididymitis; nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)

Heaviness in testies; small, hard, painful swelling in testies; inflamed scrotum

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Gonorrhea

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Highly contagious

“likes” warm wet places

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Symptoms of Gonorrhea: Women

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80% no early symptoms
Yellow-green discharge
Vulva irritation

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Symptoms of Gonorrhea: Men

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Discharge
Burning
Swelling

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Syphilis Phases: Primary

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Red, painless chancre

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Syphilis Phases: Secondary

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Painless, non-itching skin rash, flu-like symptoms

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Syphilis Phases: Latent

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No observable symptoms

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Syphilis Phases: Tertiary

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Severe disorder, death

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Syphilis

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Bacterial STI that is transferred through sexual contact, also be from mother to fetus during pregnancy or birth

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Sadism

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Receiving pleasure as a result of inflicting pain, cruelty, degradation, humiliation, or watching such behaviors inflicted on others.

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Scabies

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A contagious skin infection caused by the mite Sarciotes scabiei.

The mite is usually not seen by the human eye and causes an intense allergic itching.

Highly contageous

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Oral Contraceptives - origins

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First introduced to the public in the 1960s.

Synthetic hormones that mimic the way estrogen and progesterone work in the body.

52
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Back up methods

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Pan B - prevents fertilization of the egg

Commonly called the morning after pill

Taken up to 5 days from unprotected sex

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Oral Contraceptives

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Combination Pill [92%/99.7%]
Seasonale [98%/99.9%]
Progestin only [92%/99%]

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How to take care of of Condom

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Store them away from heat and light
Check for latex allergies
Check the expiration date
Be careful in opening the package
Do not use oil based lubricants
Do not unroll before use
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Pregnancy

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40 weeks or 9 months
First trimester (months 1-3)
Second trimester (months 4-6)
Third Trimester (months 7-9)
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Generalized sexual problems

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A problem that occurs in virtually all settings

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Situational sexual problem

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A problem that only occurs in specific settings.

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Ovulation

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occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary pushed down the fallopian tube, and is available to be fertilized. The lining of the uterus has thickened to prepare for a fertilized egg. If no conception occurs, the uterine lining as well as blood will be shed. The shedding is the time for menstration.

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Sensate Focus

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A sex therapy technique that requires a couple to redirect emphasis away from intercourse and focus on their capacity for mutual sensuality.

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Disability and sexual function

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Disabilities can often lead to reduced sexual function, sex therapy can often help.

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Premature Ejaculation

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Occurs when a male experiences orgasm and expels semen after sexual activity with minimal penile stimulation.
20-30% of men (ages 18-59) repeatedly experience PE

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Treatment Techniques for PE

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Sensate focus

Squeeze technique - stimulation until man is close to ejaculation, then squeezing the tip of penis to make him lose the urge to ejaculate, then continuing stimulation after 30 seconds.

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Sex Therapist

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Sex therapy is a strategy for the treatment of sexual dysfunction when there is no medical etiology (physiological), or as a complement to medical treatment.

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Herpres Simplex Virus

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HSV types 1 & 2
Transmitted even when no blisters present
20-25% of Americans have HSV-2
May or may not be recurrent

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Symptoms of Herpes

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  • Painful, red bumps develop into blisters that rupture and form sores
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • headache
  • fever
  • muscle aches
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Consequences of Herpes

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  • Risk for cervical cancer
  • Newborn infected during delivery may die or suffer severe damage
  • Can cause eye infection
  • Psychological distress
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Treatment of Herpes

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  • Acyclovir may reduce length and severity of outbreak
  • Valtrex and Famvir may reduce recurring attacks
  • Suppressive therapy vs. episodic treatment
  • Hygiene and stress reduction
  • No cure; vaccine in development
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Types of Hepatitis

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A (commonly transmitted sexually)
B (more commonly transmitted sexually)
C (commonly transmitted through blood-contaminated needles)
C is most health threatening.

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Hepatitis consequences

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  • Liver cancer
  • 20-25% Hep C infected develop severe complications (liver failure)
  • Death Treatment
  • Bed rest and fluids
  • Vaccines for Hep A and B
  • Antiviral combination may help Hep C
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Yeast infection

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A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the vagina

A yeast infection cause itching or soreness in the vagina and sometimes causes pain or burning when you urinate or have sex. Some women also have thick clumpy, white discharge that has no odor and looks a little like cottage cheese.

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Public Lice

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Commonly known as crabs
Quite common, especially prevalent among young 15- to 25-year old single people
Associated with presence of other STIs

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Public Lice Symptoms

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Little to severe itchiness

73
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Public Lice Treatment

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1 % permenthrin or pyrethrin lotion or cream

Launder clothes and sheets

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Masochism

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Sexual arousal and gratification that is associated with acts or fantasies of being hurt, humiliated, or otherwise made to suffer.

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HIV

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Type 1 and 2

Attacks the immune system

Must have a CD4 count of 200 to have AIDS

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Prevalence of HIV

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1.2 million in the US

20% are unaware that they are infected

40 million globally

Transmission by blood, vaginal secretions, semen, and breastmilk

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HIV symptoms

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Initial flu-like symptoms

Fevers, night sweats, chronic fatigue, diarrhea

Frequent infections

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HIV treatment

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Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)

Earlier treatment

Complicated drug schedule

Side effects

Zidovudine and MTCT

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Exhibitioism

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Achieving sexual arousal and gratification by displaying one’s genitals to others without the victim’s consent.

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Voyeurism

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Secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activities without their knowledge or consent for the purpose of achieving sexual arousal

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Statutory Rape

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Sexual activity in which one person is below the age require to legally consent to the behavior.

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Rape Myths

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  • Women can’t be raped if they don’t want to be
  • Women say no when they mean yes
  • Many women “cry rape”
  • All women want to be raped
  • Rapists are obviously mentally ill
  • Men can’t control their sexual urges
  • Women can’t get pregnant from rape
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Rape and War

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Rape of enemy soldiers or civilians is often used as means of humiliating them, women seen as “spoils of war”

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Incest

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Child abuse with a relative

85
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Pedophilia or molestation

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with a non-relative

86
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Pedophilia

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uncontrollable sexual compulsions involving children

87
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Erotica

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Sexually explicit works expressing physical desire, passion, and attraction among people who freely choose to engage in sexual activities together.

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Obscenity Standard - Supreme Court

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Must appeal to prurient interest

Offend contemporary community standards

Lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value

89
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Child pornography

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Internet provides increased opportunities to take advantage of children

First gain child’s trust then try and arrange meeting

Prevention

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Prostitution Laws

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There is a discussion about prostitution laws in the US, because there are thoughts that are making it legal would better the lives of the prostitutes, giving them rights.

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Hormone Contraceptives

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Oral Contraceptives (the pill)
Combination pill
Seasonale
Progestin only
Patch
Ring

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