Sex and Sexuality Flashcards
Consent Main Points (4)
- Not a Contract (change your mind)
- You must be 16, sober, not asleep, and not forced
- Just because consent is given for one thing, does not mean it is for everything
- Flirting is not consent whatsover.
What is Consent
Giving clear permission with an enthusiastic “yes!” It’s a mutual, voluntary agreement where both parties fully understand and are excited to participate.
Explain Why Consent can be a ‘grey’ area
Consent can be unclear, pressured, or assumed instead of an enthusiastic “yes.”
Define Contraception
Why do you need Contraception?
What Does Contraception Do?
Contraception prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm or stopping ovulation, allowing people to control when to have children.
The Contraceptive Pill:
How, Chance of Pregnancy, Advantages and Disadvantages
How it Works: Releases hormones to prevent ovulation.
Chance of Pregnancy: Over 99% effective with perfect use.
Advantages: Regulates periods and reduces menstrual pain.
Disadvantages: Possible side effects like mood changes and nausea.
Condoms:
How, Chance of Pregnancy, Advantages and Disadvantages
How it Works: A barrier method that prevents sperm from reaching the egg.
Chance of Pregnancy: About 85% effective with typical use.
Advantages: Protects against STIs, easy to use, and no hormonal side effects.
Disadvantages: Can break or slip, may cause allergies, and requires proper use.
IUD:
How, Chance of Pregnancy, Advantages and Disadvantages
How it Works: A device inserted into the uterus to prevent fertilization.
Chance of Pregnancy: Over 99% effective.
Advantages: Long-lasting (3 to 10 years), low maintenance, and hormone-free.
Disadvantages: Possible cramping, irregular bleeding, and risk of expulsion or infection.
Depo Provera:
How, Chance of Pregnancy, Advantages and Disadvantages
How it Works: Hormonal injection that prevents ovulation.
Chance of Pregnancy: Over 99% effective.
Advantages: Lasts about 3 months, convenient, and reduces menstrual pain.
Disadvantages: Possible weight gain, delayed fertility return, and side effects like mood changes.
Emergency Contraceptive Pill:
How, Chance of Pregnancy, Advantages and Disadvantages
How it Works: Prevents or delays ovulation after unprotected sex.
Chance of Pregnancy: Up to 89%
effective if taken within 72 hours.
Advantages: Easily accessible and can be used after unprotected intercourse.
Disadvantages: Possible side effects include nausea and irregular bleeding; effectiveness decreases with time.
POP:
How, Chance of Pregnancy, Advantages and Disadvantages
How it Works: Thickens cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
Chance of Pregnancy: About 91% effective with typical use.
Advantages: Safe for those who can’t use estrogen and reduces menstrual pain.
Disadvantages: Must be taken at the same time daily; missed doses increase pregnancy risk.
What is a STI?
An infection transmitted mainly through sexual contact.
Chlaymydia: Symptoms and Effects on the body, Transmission and Treatment
SYMPTONS
Women
- Vaginal Discharge
- Bleeding Between Period
Men
- Pain When Urinating
- Discharge from Penis
TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENTS
- Antibiotics
Gonorrhoea: Symptoms and Effects on the body, Transmission and Treatment
SYMPTONS
Women
- Vaginal Discharge
- Bleeding Between periods
Men
- Pain when urinating
- Pain in testicles
TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENTS
- Antibiotics
Genital Herpes: Symptoms and Effects on the body, Transmission and Treatment
SYMPTONS
Small flat lumps on the genitals, may be itchy
TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENTS
- Anti Herpes Medication
Genital Warts: Symptoms and Effects on the body, Transmission and Treatment
SYMPTONS
- Panful blisters, ulcers, and sores
-Most people have no symptoms
TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENTS
- Treatment of obvious warts with a cream.
