Module 8

Question 1

is one of the primary drives behind everyone’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It affects all aspects of the human person and, it especially concerns affectivity, the capacity to love and to procreate, and in a more general way, the aptitude for forming bonds with others.

Answer 1

Sexuality

Question 2

When physiological changes are triggered within an individual’s reproductive system, an adolescent is likely to experience sexual urges, become more sensitive to sexual stimuli, and feel sexual arousal.

Answer 2

Adolescence

Question 3

These sensations are part of the sexual response cycle, which includes four phases:

Answer 3

excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Question 4

is one’s assignment upon birth and is dependent on the physical features the person has.

Answer 4

Biological sex

Question 5

is an identity that is learned and embraced by the individual. It goes beyond biological domains and is both a personal and social construct.

Answer 5

Gender

Question 6

This would mean taking care of one’s body and avoiding activities that undermine one’s worth and respect.

Answer 6

Respect for ones body

Question 7

This would refer to being objective, rational, and calm, instead of being swept by one’s emotions.

Answer 7

Maturity in thoughts and deeds

Question 8

An adolescent should always be grounded by his personal principles and self-worth.

Answer 8

Being guided by ones personal beliefs and core values

Question 9

Instead of focusing on the present, always weigh your actions now with possible consequences in the future. Sexual pleasure might be overwhelming at the moment but always focus on what it will entail in the future.

Answer 9

Being future oriented

Question 10

It is a virus that can be transmitted by anal, oral, or vaginal sex with an infected person, as well as through breast milk, during childbirth, and by coming into contact with the blood of having this virus

Answer 10

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Question 11

means having the desired number of children and when you want to have them by using safe and effective modern methods. Proper birth spacing is having children 3 to 5 years apart, which is best for the health of the mother, her child, and the family.

Answer 11

Family planning

Question 12

It is the will and ability to respond to the needs and aspirations of the family. It promotes the freedom of responsible parents to decide on the timing and size of their families in pursuit of a better life

Answer 12

Responsible parenthood

Question 13

The 1987 Constitution protects the life of the unborn from the moment of conception. Family Planning aims to prevent abortions thereby saving the lives of both women and children.

Answer 13

Respect for life

Question 14

This is the proper spacing of 3 to 5 years from recent pregnancy enables women to recover from pregnancy and to improve their well-being, the health of the child, and the relationship between husband and wife, and between parents and children.

Answer 14

Birth spacing

Question 15

Couples and individuals are fully informed on the different modern FP methods. Couples and individuals decide and may choose the methods that they will use based on informed choice and exercise responsible parenthood in accordance with their religious and ethical values and cultural background, subject to conformity with universally recognized international human rights.

Answer 15

Informed Choice

Question 16

known as the RH Law, is a groundbreaking law that guarantees universal and free access to nearly all modern contraceptives for all citizens, including impoverished communities, at government health centers. The law also mandates reproductive health education in government schools and recognizes a woman’s right to post-abortion care as part of the right to reproductive healthcare.

Answer 16

The responsible parenthood and Reproductive health act of 2012

Question 17

is a law in the Philippines, which guarantees universal access to methods on contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.

Answer 17

Reproductuve health law or RH law

Question 18

you track your menstrual history to predict when you’ll ovulate. This helps you determine when you’re most likely to conceive.

Answer 18

Rhythm (calendar) method

Question 19

— a fertility awareness-based method — is a type of natural family planning. Your _________ is your temperature when you’re fully at rest. Ovulation may cause a slight increase in basal body temperature.

Answer 19

Basal Body Temperature Monitoring

Question 20

also called the Billings Ovulation Method, the cervical mucus method, is based on careful observation of mucus patterns during your menstrual cycle.

Before ovulation, cervical secretions change — creating an environment that helps sperm travel through the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes to the egg. By recognizing changes in your cervical mucus, you can try to pinpoint when you’re likely to ovulate — and when you’re most likely to conceive.

Answer 20

cervical mucus (ovulation method)

Question 21

short-term birth control method in which a woman relies on exclusive breastfeeding after birth to prevent pregnancy.

When a baby suckles frequently at the breast, hormones are released that interrupt a women’s normal ovulation cycle by stopping the ovaries from releasing an egg.

Answer 21

lactation Amenorrhea Methid (LAM)

Question 22

This is one of the oldest methods of contraception. The withdrawal method of contraception

Answer 22

Coitus Interruptus (withdrawal or pulling out) Method

Question 23

Birth control history

Answer 23

Ancient Egyptian writings dating back to 1850 BC refer to techniques using a device placed in a woman’s vagina made of crocodile dung and fermented dough, which most likely created a hostile environment for sperm. Other items placed in the vagina included plugs of gum, honey, and acacia.

Question 24

The birth control patch is a small, sticky square that you wear on your arm, back, lower belly, or other places on your body. Also called a transdermal patch, it sends hormones similar to those in birth control pills or the vaginal ring into your system through your skin. You might also hear it called a transdermal contraceptive. The patch keeps you from getting pregnant by sending the hormones estrogen and progestin through your skin and into your bloodstream. The hormones keep your ovaries from releasing an egg, thicken the cervical mucus to stop swimming sperm, and make it harder for any fertilized egg to implant inside your womb.

Answer 24

Transdermal contraceptive patch

Question 25

refers to a body modification that is placed underneath the skin, therefore allowing the body to heal over the implant and creating a raised design. Such implants fall under the broad category of body modification. Many subdermal implants are made out of silicone, either carved or mold injected.

Answer 25

Subdermal implants

Question 26

It is a contraceptive injection given once every three months. It typically suppresses ovulation, keeping the ovaries from releasing an egg. Hormonal injections also thicken cervical mucus to keep the sperm from reaching the egg. If you have the injection during the first 5 days of your menstrual cycle, you’ll be immediately protected against becoming pregnant. If you have the injection on any other day of your cycle, you’ll need to use additional contraception, such as condoms, for 7 days.

Answer 26

Hormonal Injections

Question 27

is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that’s put into your womb (uterus) by a doctor or nurse. It releases copper to stop you from getting pregnant and protects against pregnancy for between 5 and 10 years. It’s sometimes called a “coil” or “copper coil”.

Answer 27

Intauterine Device

Question 28

cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and prevents sperm from passing through the cervix (the entrance of your womb). You need to use it with a gel that kills sperm (spermicide).

Answer 28

Diaphragm

Question 29

a reusable, deep silicone cup that is inserted into the vagina and fits tightly over the cervix. The cervical cap is held in place by suction and has a strap to help with removal. The cervical cap is effective at preventing pregnancy only when used with spermicide.

Answer 29

Cervical Cap

Question 30

can protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy. A male condom is placed over a man’s erect penis before sex. Condoms are also called “rubbers,” “sheaths,” or “skins.”

Answer 30

Male Condoms

Question 31

are a barrier method of contraception worn inside the vagina. They prevent pregnancy by stopping sperm meeting an egg. A female condom can be put into the vagina before sex, but make sure the penis does not come into contact with the vagina before the condom has been put in. Semen can still come out of the penis even before a man has had an orgasm (fully ejaculated).

Answer 31

Female Condoms

Question 32

When you ejaculate (cum) the fluid or semen from your penis contains sperm. Sperm are made in your testicles (balls) and travel up your vas deferens (tubes) to mix with your semen. These are the tubes that are cut and tied when you have a vasectomy.

Answer 32

Vasectomy

Question 33

It is a surgical procedure for female sterilization involving severing and tying the fallopian tubes. A tubal ligation disrupts the movement of the egg to the uterus for fertilization and blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg. A tubal ligation does not affect a woman’s menstrual cycle

Answer 33

Tubal Ligation