Lesson 7-9

Question 1

Define

Catholic Values on Marriage

Answer 1

Sex and sexual intimacy in marriage has a crucial and unbreakable link with what it means to be a human person made in the image of God. Saying yes to real human and divine love and yes to real intimacy.

Question 2

Catholic Values on Sexuality

Answer 2

Sexuality refers to our creation as male and female made in the image of God. They see the world as men or women.

Question 3

Define:

Chastity

Answer 3

Chastity is about controlling sexual desires and behaving appropriately based on your life situation

Question 4

Define:

Dignity of the person

Answer 4

Dignity of the person means every person deserves respect because they are human.

Question 5

Define:

Sacrament of marriage

Answer 5

Marriage is a sacred and lifelong promise between men and women.

Question 6

Define:

Lifelong commitment

Answer 6

To last a lifetime.

Question 7

Define:

Fidelity and exclusivity

Answer 7

Expectancy to say loyal to each other.

Question 8

Define:

Openness to life

Answer 8

The gift of welcoming children.

Question 9

Define:

Mutual respect and love

Answer 9

Relationships between husband and wife should be based on mutual, love, respect, and selflessness, and honouring each other.

Question 10

Define:

STIs

Answer 10

A sexually transmitted infection is an infection which can be passed from one person to another during sexual contact. It can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, oral, and oro-anal sex.

Question 11

Provide examples:

STIs

Answer 11

• chlamydia
• herpes
• syphilis
• gonorrhoea
• HPV
• HIV

Question 12

Name and describe one type of STI

Answer 12

Chlamydia is a type of STI that is transmitted from unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

Question 13

What are signs and symptoms

Answer 13

Vagnia
- change in vaginal discharge
irregular bleeding (especially after sex)
- pelvic pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
- stinging or burning when passing urine

Penis
- redness at the opening of the penis
- stinging or burning when passing urine
- discharge from the penis (which is often clear in colour)
- pain and swelling in the testicles

Anus
- You may experience discharge, bleeding or pain from the anus.

Question 14

Treatment

Answer 14

• antibiotics
• if treatment does not reduce symptoms a longer course of treatment may be needed if recommended by the doctor.

Question 15

What are complications

Answer 15

If you have a vagina, untreated chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which is an infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes. PID can lead to infertility.

If you have a penis, untreated chlamydia can lead to infertility.

Question 16

How can it be prevented

Answer 16

• Making your partner aware of your chlamydia
• making sure you are treated and tested for chlamydia
• using protection

Question 17

Define:

Contraception

Answer 17

Contraception is the act of preventing pregnancy. It is any act before, during, or after sexual intercourse that renders it sterile—any act that prevents conception from happening as a result of the sexual act.

Question 18

Catholic view on contraception

Answer 18

The Catholic Church believes that it is not right to engage in sexual activity without receiving the purpose of the act. It is believed to be for the gift of life.

Question 19

Method of contraception:

Contraceptive injection (Depo)

Answer 19

Depo injection is a hormone fluid injected into your bottom or arm muscle. It can last for 12 weeks.
Side affects: Irregular bleeding, possible weight gain, headaches, tender breasts, acne, loss of bone density
Suitability: Females over the age of 18 as it may affect a child’s bone density
How its obtained: Available from your doctor or family practitioner.

Question 21

Method of Contraception:

Male condom

Answer 21

The condom is rolled over an erect penis before sex so semen and the sperm in it are collected inside the condom when ejaculation occurs. The condom is then removed after sex.
Side effects: None, except some people may be allergic to latex rubber or the lubricant that covers it.
Suitability: Can be used by all males.
How its obtained: It can be purchased from various outlets, including chemists, supermarkets, vending machines and sexual health clinics.

Question 22

Method of contraception:

Natural methods

Answer 22

Methods of calculating when a woman is likely to be ovulating include:
- calendar method- recording dates of periods to determine when ovulation may take place
- temperature method - recording temperature daily to monitor changes that occur with ovulation
- mucus changes - recognising and recording changes in the texture and appearance of cervical mucus.
Side effects: none
Suitability: Can be used by anyone. The calendar method can be unreliable, particularly if menstruation is irregular.
How its obtained: Advice on how to recognise and record signs of ovulation can be obtained from a doctor.