Sex Education Quiz

Introduction to Sex Education

• Class rules emphasize respectful language and avoiding personal stories within the classroom
• Proper terms are mandatory, and slang is avoided
• Students have the right to opt out of a discussion

Reproductive and Sexual Rights in Canada

• Individuals have the right to access reliable information and services regarding sex and reproduction
• Individuals' autonomy over their bodies and decisions about sexual activity is valued
• Included are the rights of contraception, sexual partners, and decisions about children and marriage

Birds and the Bees

• "Birds and the Bees" is a simplified method of explaining reproduction to younger generations
• It uses relatable imagery of bees and eggs to avoid technical details, like sexual intercourse

Male and Female Anatomy

• Diagrams of male and female reproductive systems are provided for students to fill in missing details
• There is a table, providing information on who owns which parts
• Diagrams of male and female anatomy are included, asking students to label accordingly

Vocabulary Match

• A worksheet provided to help students match descriptions with the correct terms.
• Answers are included so students can check their work.

Menstruation

• Uterine lining breaks down, resulting in menstruation
• The uterine lining thickens
• Ovulation occurs
• The uterine lining continues to thicken

Male Reproduction

• Sperm production initiates in the testes
• Sperm moves from testes to the epididymis; a 3-week process.
• Nocturnal emissions can happen when full
• Sperm forms semen and travels to the urethra, and is ejaculated
• The pathway of sperm is illustrated

Female Reproduction

• Sperm enters the vagina; passes through the cervix, into the uterus
• Sperm swims toward the ovaries, and meets an egg in the fallopian tubes
• Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes
• The zygote travels down the fallopian tube and becomes a blastocyte
• The blastocyte implants itself in the uterine wall

Contraceptive Measures

• Contraception encompasses any method reducing pregnancy risk
• Types include barrier, hormonal, permanent, and unreliable methods
• Abstinence is the only 100% effective method

Barrier Methods

• Male and female condoms, diaphragm, IUD are examples of barrier methods to prevent pregnancy or STIs
• These methods physically block or prevent sperm from reaching the egg
• Spermicides can be used in conjunction with barrier methods like the diaphragm.

Hormonal Methods

• Birth control pills, skin patches, and the vaginal ring are hormonal methods to prevent ovulation
• Morning-after pills (Plan B) can be used to temporarily prevent fertilization
• Depo-Provera is a hormonal injection; continuously released for 12 weeks.

The Pill

• Comes in 21-28 daily packs, needing consistent use for effectiveness
• Missing doses call for backup contraceptive methods
• The pill doesn't prevent sexually transmitted infections

Potential Side Effects of The Pill

• Possible side effects include headaches, breast tenderness, nausea, spotting, mood swings, and bloating
• Increased risk of blood clots is also a potential side effect
• Antibiotic use can reduce the pill's effectiveness, requiring a different form of birth control

Permanent Methods

• Vasectomy and tubal ligation are permanent methods of birth control, blocking reproductive organs
• Both are irreversible methods

Unreliable Methods

• Withdrawal and the Rhythm method are considered unreliable; during ovulation is peak time to get pregnant
• Both require careful planning and tracking.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Birth Control

• A summary of pros and cons for all birth control methods is provided
• Considerations and implications of different methods are included

STI Prevention Beyond Condoms

• Condoms aren't the only way to avoid STIs
• Additional measures are also recommended
• Education and knowledge surrounding safer sex practices are emphasized

Questions and Answers for Discussions

• Various questions are presented, fostering critical thinking about sex education, different identities, and more
• Topics range from the age of consent to the need for sex education, the benefits of sex education to the need for contraception.

HIV and AIDS

• Transmission is through unprotected sex, shared needles (for tattooing, piercings, drug use),or from an HIV-infected mother to her infant.
• Treatment is via antiretroviral drugs
• There is no known cure.

Pap Tests

• A Pap test can be used to detect abnormal changes in the cervix
• Causes of abnormal cervical changes include HPV, and can be cancerous
• Pap tests are recommended regularly to prevent cervical cancer

Consent

• Consent is crucial for any sexual activity
• It's defined as active yes, and not anything else.
• Consent is based on choice, free from manipulation, coercion or fear.
• It involves mutual agreement and respect
• Age, authority, and exploitative relationships are all factors for valid consent.

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

• Defines terms like lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, pansexual; transgender, genderqueer, cisgender, intersex, questioning, two-spirit;
• Clarifies that all identities are legitimate and should be respected.

Youville

• Youville is a youth-focused primary healthcare location, providing services for youth ages 12 to 20
• Youth without other options can get health support there
• Service is walk-in, and counsellors, nurses, and physicians are available