Sexually Transmitted Diseases- Exposure to Blood, Vaginal Fluid, Semen, Breast Milk can transmit HIV.
- Exposure to saliva and sweat will not transmit HIV - HIV is very difficult for the human body to destroy because the virus is reproduces very quickly, it mutates easily and it can hide in other cells of the body. -HIV stands for Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus and AIDS stands for Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. - HIV attacks the immune system by a reproducing in the T-cells. The body cannot make antibodies to fight other infections. - As the virus mutates effective medications do not work as well - The following Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) are curable - Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Pubic Lice and Scabies. Possibly Vaginitis or NGU if caused by a bacteria - Some STI’s are caused by viruses and can not be cured. These include HPV (Genital Warts), Genital Herpes, HIV, Hepatitis B. - Many STD’s do not have any signs. Testing is the only way to know if someone is STD free - The better you know your sexual partner, the less likely problems will occur. Hook-ups and friends with benefits may be exciting but are risky behaviors. Birth Control- Abstinence is defined as No Genital Contact.
- Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective against pregnancy and its close to 100% effective against STI’s - Relationships based on Abstinence are often based on strong Emotional intimacy. - Relationships Based on Love are centered around trust and friendship and they take dedication and work. Infatuation based relationships are based on sex and are marked by insecurity. - There are 23 forms of birth control. Some are highly effective and others are not. - There are many factors that determine which is best for an individual: cost, STI protection, how available and ease of use. - If used properly, hormonal BC like the pill are more effective than blocking BC like condoms - Male condoms are much more effective used another for form of BC - Diaphragm, Sponge, -The withdrawal method (pulling out) is a bad form of birth control because of pre-ejaculation, ejaculates sooner than expected and “broken promises”. Helpful Websites
www.plannedparenthood.org sexetc.org |
Dating Violence-A drug that rapists may slip into their victims drinks is Rohypnol (ruffie). Alcohol may also be used and the rapist is trying to get the victims to pass out or be semi awake
- Their are many steps woman and men can take to prevent Dating Violence - Unhealthy power and control in a relationship can produces many dangerous and harmful results. Example of P and C are always watching partner, making all decisions for partner Reproduction
-When a woman sheds the lining of the uterus this is called menstruation -In the uterus and fallopian tubes, sperm can live 3-4 days and some as long as 7 days. -Ovulation occurs in a women’s body when the the egg is released from the ovary. -Eggs live for 2 days after release but the day of ovulation is very unpredictable. -Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tubes. -Semen is made out of 4 components - sperm (testicle), sugar (seminal vessical), base (prostate), lube (cowpers gland). - Males start producing sperm at puberty while women first release stored eggs at puberty. |