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Safe Sex Trivia
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Most condoms sold in North America are made from:
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Canvas
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Nylon
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Lambskin
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Polyurethane
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Latex rubber
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Lambskin condoms can provide excellent protection against HIV.
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True
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False
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Which of the following statements about spermicides is NOT true?
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Spermicides are not very effective in preventing pregnancy and should be combined with a condom.
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It is not necessary to use a new spermicidal application for each act of intercourse
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It is not necessary to use a new spermicidal application for each act of intercourse
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Which of the following statements about the MAP (morning after pill) is NOT correct?
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MAP is perfectly safe for an unborn fetus if you happen to be pregnant from intercourse previous to the current 3 days.
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MAP must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse in order to be effective
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The MAP provides a short, powerful burst of hormones that may prevent pregnancy by temporarily arresting egg development, fertilization, or by stopping an egg from becoming implanted in the uterus.
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The MAP should be used only in emergency situations and should not be relied upon on a regular basis
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It is fairly common to experience side effects of nausea or vomiting after taking MAP.
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The birth control pill works mainly by preventing ovulation.
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True
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False
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Combination birth control pills contain which two hormones?
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Prolactin and testosterone
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Adrenaline and estrogen
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Testosterone and progesterone
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Estrogen and progesterone
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Some antibiotics can alter the effectiveness of birth control pills.
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False
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True
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How is it suspected that the IUD (intrauterine device) works to prevent pregnancy?
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In a variety of ways, the IUD prevents implantation of the egg in the uterus
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It blocks sperm from passing through the cervix
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The small amount of copper added to some of the devices kills sperm on contact
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Within 3 months, the IUD changes hormone levels, which inhibits the ovaries and oviducts from functioning normally.
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There are no possible serious side effects associated with IUD.
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False
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True
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How does a diaphragm work to prevent pregnancy?
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It blocks sperm from passing through the cervix
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In a variety of ways the diaphragm prevents implantation of the egg in the uterus
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Keeping a diaphragm inserted changes hormonal levels, which inhibits the ovaries and oviducts from functioning normally
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The plastic from which diaphragms are made kills sperm on contact
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In order to be highly effective the diaphragm must be used with a spermicidal cream or jelly.
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True
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False
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The contraceptive sponge is 98% effective in preventing pregnancy.
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True
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False
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Douching, or flushing out the inside of the vagina with liquid, can be an effective form of birth control if done within 8 hours of unprotected intercourse.
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True
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False
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Which of the following forms of contraception is most effective in preventing pregnancy?
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Withdrawal
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Condom
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Diaphragm with cream or jelly
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Combined birth control pills
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Rhythm method
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What is a pessary?
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A calendar by which a woman can track ovulation
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A sheath of lambskin worn over the penis to prevent pregnancy
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An aphrodisiac
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Any substance that, when ingested, is believed to prevent pregnancy
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A device worn in the vagina to prevent pregnancy
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\ Which of the following statements about the history of contraceptives is NOT true?
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Margaret Sanger was a crusader for birth control in the U.S.A., and in 1916 served one jail sentence for opening a birth control clinic in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Condoms have been used for centuries, and have been made from many materials including snakeskin, linen, and lambskin.
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A document dated 1850 BC mentions a pessary of crocodile feces and fermented dough.
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