Week 5

Question 1

what is an STI?

Answer 1

STI: Sexually transmitted infection
Less stigmatized, more encompassing term

Question 2

Causes of STIs

Answer 2

Bacteria: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
Virus: Herpes, HIV, HPV, Hepatitis
Parasite: Trichomoniasis, Pubic lice, Scabies

Question 3

what is Chlamydia?

Answer 3

Transmission: Orally, vaginally, rectally, sharing toys
Symptoms: None, discharge, burning during urination, pelvic pain
Diagnosis: Urine, swab
Treatment: One-time dose of oral antibiotics
The most common bacterial infection

Question 4

what is Gonorrhea?

Answer 4

Transmission: Orally, vaginally, rectally, sharing toys
Symptoms: None, white/yellow discharge, burning, itching
Diagnosis: Urine, swab
Treatment: Oral and injection antibiotics
Often co-diagnosed with chlamydia

Question 5

what is Syphilis?

Answer 5

Transmission: Orally, vaginally, rectally, sharing toys
Symptoms: Painless genital ulcer, rash, flu-like symptoms
Diagnosis: Swab of the lesion, blood test
Treatment: Course of antibiotics
Syphilis has four stages of progression

Question 6

what is Herpes?

Answer 6

Transmission: Skin to skin, mouth to genital contact
Symptoms: None, painful and itchy blisters/sores
Diagnosis: Swab of lesion
Treatment: Anti-viral medication to prevent reoccurrence
The virus is widely prevalent, often asymptomatic

Question 7

what is HIV/AIDS?

Answer 7

Transmission: Direct contact with bodily fluids
Symptoms: Impairment of the immune system
Diagnosis: Blood test
Treatment: Antiretroviral therapy (ART), support, counselling
HIV+ people on ART have life expectancies similar to the general population

Question 8

what is HPV?

Answer 8

Transmission: Skin to skin, mouth to genital contact
Symptoms: None, genital warts, cancer (cervical, anal, head/neck)
Diagnosis: Inspection/Pap smear
Treatment: Warts – frozen off, cancer – surgical management, the infection may clear spontaneously
Most prevalent STI

Question 9

what is Hepatitis?

Answer 9

Transmission: Direct contact with bodily fluid
Symptoms: Liver inflammation
Diagnosis: Blood test
Treatment: Supportive therapy, antiviral medication (depending on type)
Vaccinations available for hepatitis A & B; hepatitis C is now curable

Question 10

what is Trichomoniasis?

Answer 10

Transmission: Genital to genital/anal contact
Symptoms: 70% asymptomatic, itching, discharge
Diagnosis: Cervical mucus swab, penile swab/urine
Treatment: Single dose of antibiotics
Not reportable, can increase HIV susceptibility

Question 11

what is Pubic Lice and Scabies?

Answer 11

Transmission: Skin-to-skin contact, bedding
Symptoms: Itching, inflammation, crawling sensation
Diagnosis: Magnifying glass to confirm parasites
Treatment: Cream/lotion, shaving

Question 12

what are the 4 pillars of consent?

Answer 12

1. Willingly Given
2. Informed
3. Enthusiastic
4. Sober

Question 13

What Does Consent Look Like?

Answer 13

Communication!
Check-in by asking open-ended questions and watching for cues (body language, facial expressions)
Consent can never be assumed

Question 14

urethritis

Answer 14

inflammation of the urethra

Question 15

epididymitis

Answer 15

inflammation of the coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm

Question 16

coinfection

Answer 16

infection with two or more STIs at one time

Question 17

anogenital

Answer 17

relating to the region of the anus and genitals

Question 18

serial monogamy

Answer 18

a pattern of consecutive, single partnered intimate relationships

Question 19

prodromal stage

Answer 19

refers to the early phase of an illness or disease, during which initial symptoms start to appear, but are often non-specific or mild

Question 20

social leaning theory

Answer 20

a theory based on the idea that learning occurs through modelling of observed behviour

Question 20

sexual fantasies

Answer 20

sexual thoughts or images that stimulate a person physiologically and emotionally

Question 21

cunnilingus

Answer 21

oral stimulation of a vulva by a partner

Question 21

mass media

Answer 21

all media technologies that are used for communication with the public

Question 22

penis ring

Answer 22

a ring placed at the base of the penis to prolong erection by keeping blood inside the penis

Question 23

penis extender

Answer 23

a device that attaches to the penis to make the penis seem longer

Question 24

non-consensual non-monogamy

Answer 24

NCNM
situations where one or more individuals in a relationship engage in romantic or sexual interactions with others without the consent or agreement of their partner (infedility)

Question 25

vibrator

Answer 25

a vibrating device used to stimulate various parts of the body

Question 26

cultivation theory

Answer 26

a theory that proposes that media portrayals create a shared set of values and expectations about reality among consumers

Question 27

sexual consent

Answer 27

an individual agreement to engage in sexual behaviour

Question 27

fellatio

Answer 27

oral stimulation of a penis by a partneer

Question 28

consensual sexting

Answer 28

Sexual texts that are sent between people whose relationships are characterized by consent, respect and

Question 29

sexual compliance

Answer 29

an individuals willing consent to engage in sexual behaviour when they do not desire sexual activity

Question 30

hard-core

Answer 30

explicitly depicting genitals and penetrative sexual activity

Question 31

agenda setting theory

Answer 31

a theory that proposes that media influence our thoughts and behaviours by highlighting what we should pay attention to

Question 32

soft core

Answer 32

erotically suggestive without showing genitals or penetrative sexual activity