M2: SEXUAL SELF 2 (BIOLOGICAL) Flashcards
3 types of contraception
barrier contraceptives, hormonal contraceptives, sterilization
the only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy and std’s
abstinence
methods that physically or chemically block sperm from reaching an egg and provide a barrier between direct skin-to-skin contact
barrier contraceptives
these act as a physical block between you and your sexual partner
barrier contraceptives
this method is great for std protection
barrier contraceptives
types of barrier contraceptives
male condoms, female condoms, dental dam
effectivity of male condoms
82-98%
number of times a condom can be used
once
true or false: water-based lubricants will weaken the condom, causing them to tear or break; oil-based are the best and can prevent breaking of condom
false
effectivity of female condoms
75-95%
worn by a woman, this method keeps sperm from entering her body
female condom
female condoms can be inserted up to __ hours before sexual intercourse
8
small, thin, square pieces of latex used to keep partners’ body fluids out of each other’s bodies. it is placed where the mouth or tongue is used to sexually arouse a partner
dental dam
hormonal methods
oral contraceptives, birth control patch, vaginal ring, birth control shot, emergency contraception, intrauterine device
methods that prevent the release of an egg (ovulation); prevents a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus and prevents pregnancy
hormonal method
true or false: no hormonal method reduces chances of std’s
true
also called “the pill”
oral contraceptives
effectivity of oral contraceptives
91-99%
taken at the same time each day (once a day for 3 weeks, no pill 4th week will get menstrual period)
oral contraceptives
patch worn on the body; releases hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream
birth control patch
effectivity of birth control patch
91-99%
goes inside vagina up around your cervix; it releases the hormones progestin and estrogen
vaginal ring
effectivity of vaginal ring
91-99%
frequency of birth control shots
every 3 months