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HD FS 276: Iowa State University- Popillion

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What are the three main types of female prostitution? Review the level of danger, drug
use and pay related to each.
Streetwalkers: Paid least, highest danger, highest drug use
Brothel Workers: Mid pay, safest, screened
Call Girls: Mid violence, Best pay
Who hires prostitutes - average customer? Based on race? Marital status? Level of
education?
White middle aged married men, some college, working full-time
What is the most commonly purchased service from a prostitute?
Oral sex: Fellatio-50%
Who becomes a prostitute? What were some common background characteristics for
female sex workers?
Low socioeconomic status, link to drug, higher likelihood of sexual abuse
What was the underlying premise of the government subsidized sexual services described
in the 4-minute clip from the man in the Netherlands?
Sex for disabled people
Sex workers are in more power
Still doesn't really make it okay and also doesn't give than an emotional connection
Be familiar with Table 5.2 in your text and information provided in lecture related to
typical use and perfect use rates. What forms would have the most similar typical and
perfect use rates?
MostLeast effective to least effective
Surgical, IUD, Hormonal Implant
Hormonal(Oral/Pill), Injection, Ring, Patch
Condoms
Vaginal Barriers (Diaphragm, Cap, Sponge, Spermicides)
Withdrawal
Fertility Awareness
Abstinence
Chance
What does research find related to college students' attitudes and behaviors related to
who should take responsibility for contraception?
90% of female college students believe they should take contraception, but only 51.8% of them actually take it.
How do fertility awareness-based methods work? What are key things to look for during
a female's monthly cycle to be aware of times of peak fertility?
Understanding when one is fertile by measuring basal body temperature everyday and cervical mucus.
During ovulation body temperature increases by .04-.08 degrees F until menstrual cycle.
Cervical fluid becomes thin & stretchy during ovulation
What are some unreliable birth control methods?
Douching, withdrawal method, Lactational Amenorrhea Method (breast feeding to prevent menstrual period) , different positions
Be familiar with an overview of the different contraceptive methods. You do not need to
memorize exact info about each of them, but have an understanding how different
methods work.
Barrier Methods- Condoms, diaphragms, sponges, cervical barriers
Hormonal Methods- pills, patches, ring
Progestins- Minipill, implanon, depo
Chemical Methods- spermicide
Intrauterine Methods- Paragard, Mirena
What are the potential benefits of using a receptive/female condom? How does it
compare to the male condom related to prevention of STIs?
Good for allergies against latex, clitoral stimulation, protects against STI, covers up vulva, post-coital drip is reduced.
Better against STI's covers up more surface area.
Understand the steps to use a male condom correctly as outlined in the "In Touch with
Your Sexual Health" section.
Make sure its facing the right way, squeeze tip, unroll. Squeeze tip when taking off, take off slowly without dripping
How does the contraceptive patch work? How many times do you change the patch
within the monthly cycle?
3 weeks on, 1 week off. Change weekly
2 doses of hormones through the skin
What are the different types of IUDs? How do they work? How long does Mirena (with
hormones) protect against pregnancy?
Para Gard Copper T- releases enzymes and copper ions, impairs sperm function and prevents fertility. Last 12 years
Mirena- releases progestin, thickens cervical mucus, inhibits survival of sperm, suppresses the endometrium- last up to 5 years.
Skyla- works like Mirena
Review information about the different types of birth control pills. Which type of pills
requires strict adherence to taking it at the same time each day?
Regular non progestin birth control pills.
- Releases hormones to trick the body into thinking it is pregnant. Doses are evaluated and vary between the amount of hormones released tailored to each user. (Low, Medium, High dosages)
Be familiar with the information about emergency contraception in your text and as
discussed in lecture. What are some of the common misconceptions and concerns? Does
research support this? How does it compare in effectiveness to other forms of
contraception?
Emergency contraception does not have a 100% success rate, neither does it count as an abortion. (79% success)
1 in 9 have used it
45% used it because of fear of method failure
49% used it because they had unprotected sex
59% have used it, 24% have used it twice, 17% have used it more than twice.
Be familiar with facts presented in lecture about unintended pregnancies and abortions.
For example, what percent of pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended, what statistics were
discussed related to who typically gets abortions in the U.S. - i.e. first time pregnancy,
already mothers, religious, not religious?
1 in 3 American women have had an abortion by 45
50% of women obtaining an abortion are younger than 25
51% of pregnancies are unintended
54% of women who get abortions report use of a contraceptive method. (76% pill & 49% condom)
43% of abortions identify as protestant
27% of abortions identify as catholic
What does the term medical abortion refer to?
Medical abortion is the use of medicine to end pregnancy by making the uterus lining shed.
Appropriate for <9 weeks
What are common men's reactions to abortion?
Abortion causes couples to either break up or make relationship stronger
Men feel sadness, sense of loss, fear for partner's well being, isolated, or angry
Know what conditions may put a woman more at risk for developing a serious
psychological reaction after having an abortion.
Younger at time of abortion
• Lack of family or partner support
• Persuaded/pressured to have an abortion or difficult
time making the decision
• Strong religious & moral background
• Medical or genetic reasons for abortion (i.e. if born, child
would not have survived)
• History of psychiatric problems (i.e. depression)
Related to "Choosing Not to Have a Child," what percentage of women of childbearing
age in the United States identifies themselves as voluntarily childless?
6-7%
What are common pregnancy symptoms?
Implantation bleeding, Missed period, Swollen/tender
breasts, Darkening areolas, Fatigue/tiredness, Nausea/morning
sickness, Backache, Headache, Frequent urination, Food cravings
Read about the different stages of labor. What happens during stage 3?
Birth of the placenta
According to information presented in lecture, what are current c-section rates in the
U.S.? What is recommended by the World Health Organization? What are some of the
reasons given for an increase in cesarean sections both in your text and during lecture?
2011- 31% of US has C-sections
World Health Recommends no more than 10-15%
-Doctor's fear of litigation
-Women choosing to do C-sections
-average age of giving birth has increased
-Twice as profitable for hospitals
According to information on the chart related to "interventions in first-time mothers with
term births who experienced labor" what is the connection between induction, epidurals,
and cesarean section births?
Induction: 31% C-Section
No Induction: 5% C-Section
Related to "Postpartum Issues" and the "Sexual Activities after Childbirth," what is the
average amount of time most couples wait before engaging in intercourse after the birth
of the baby?
About 7 weeks
Understand the influence of symptoms or LACK of symptoms (asymptomatic) related to
STIs? Do most people know they have an STI?
Some STIs produce no clear symptoms and cause risk because someone could still be infected and can become increasingly serious
1/5 Americans have an STI, 80% do NOT know they do
How are bacterial STIs treated? Do they go away?
Treated with antibiotics
Treatment less complicated and fairly easy when treated early
Cure usually assured
What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S.? How is it transmitted? What are the
symptoms?
Chlamydia
Transmitted through sexual contact between an infected person and an uninfected partner
Symptoms: Thick, cloudy discharge from the vagina or penis.
Women: pelvic pain, irregular periods, increased pain during menstrual periods, irritation of vaginal/anal area
Men: burning sensation when urinating or Urethritis or epididymitis
What type of STI is herpes? What are the symptoms and treatments?
-Virus
-Symptoms:
general flu like symptoms, mild fever, fatigue, tenderness in lymph nodes in the groin/neck, urinary pain/discomfort
clusters (crops) of small painful blisters in genital area
itching, pain during intercourse , vaginal/urethral discharge, sensitivity in abdominal area
-Transmission: oral, vaginal or anal sexual activities
-Treatment:
Not curable, but antiherpetics suppress the virus and help prevent outbreaks
What is bacterial vaginosis? What are the symptoms and risk factors related to it?
Most common cause of unhealthy vaginal discharge (Not STI)
Symptoms: discharge and strong "fishy" odor
Risk factors: multiple sexual partners, changing to a new partner, douching, inconsistent condom use
What is Gardasil? How many types of HPV does it protect against? Who should receive it
according to the recommendations?
Protects against 4 HPV types and anal/vaginal/penile cancers (first vaccines to prevent cancer)
Available to girls and boys 9+ (9-12 years old)
In the section on "Prevalence and Incidence of HIV/AIDS," what does the term "safe-sex
fatigue" refer to?
A loss of tolerance for practicing and a decrease in safer sex behaviors
The reasons given for the importance of gynecological exams for females and regular
physicals for males and tips to help get your questions answered.
-Write the questions down. It can feel less embarrassing to ask a question if it is written down already.
-Getting regular screens will let you know whether there is something wrong sooner than later.
-Protects future partners
What is a pap smear? What is it testing for? Does it also test for STIs?
Routine test in which cells from the cervix are examined microscopically to look for potentially cancerous abnormalities
It tests for HPV
According to Reid's Safer Sex Elevator Speech, how should the conversation about
STIs be started with a potential partner?
-Share your results
-Share Your "Win with Me Info" - What is your current relationship status and sexual orientation, and what, if any, relationship agreements do you have that the other person should know about? What pronouns do you use? Any dirty talk words they should use/not use? Any potential triggers you might have or safewords they should know about?
-Share Your Safer Sex Protocols & Needs
-Update Since Last Tested
-Something I Like (Sexually things you like)
-Something I Don't Like
-Last step: "And How About You?"
What are some typical feelings faced by parents related to talking to their children about
sex? For example, do they want to talk to them but just don't know what to say or do they
usually think it is best to let those talks happen within the school setting? What are they
sometimes afraid of related to talking to their children about sex?
Fear, they'll give misinformation, embarrassment, take away innocence, uncomfortable
Many hand over the task of sex educator to schools, media, and peers
Review the following lecture slides -- "Do parents talk about sexuality? Do children
listen" and "Research shows..." What does research indicate related to the impact of
talking to a child about sex related to later attitudes and behaviors?
Parents should talk to kids early and often
Children whose parents talk to them are more likely than others to postpone sexual activity, have fewer partners and use contraceptives
From lecture, be familiar with information from the slides, "What Can Parents Do?" and
"Follow these useful tips to help answer your child's questions about sexuality."
-Don't wait for child to ask questions
-Use resources/find teachable moments
-Relax and don't scare them
-Educate yourself
-LISTEN
-Clarify what the child wants to know/already know
-Normal age, look it up if you don't know
-Don't make child feel ashamed or guilty
-Clear up wrong or misleading information
-Get back to child if can't answer right away
Under the section in your text "Sexuality in Infancy and Childhood" and the slides
"Sexuality in Infancy and Childhood" and "Preschool Years," what do experts in child
development say about genital touching/self-stimulation?
-Natural and should be worried if they don't do it
-Can set boundaries such as teaching child appropriate time/place to engage in these behaviors
Review Figure 12.3 and 12.4. What comparisons can be made related to condom use
among teens and college-aged adults? Who is more likely to use condoms?
Teens>college-aged adults (condom use)
Teens: 80% Male, 58% Female condom use
College: 45% Male, 39% Female condom use
What were the main themes related to sexuality and disability and aging as presented on
the last day of class?
People continue to have sex
What are common attitudes related to sexuality and again?
Intimacy and sexual interactions are important to most people throughout their lives
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