What Do You Know About Sex?

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True/False: A girl can't get pregnant the first time she has sex with a boy.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False. A girl can get pregnant the first time she has sex if sperm is present, regardless of whether it's her first time. Pregnancy can occur if ovulation coincides with unprotected intercourse.

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True/False: A person can get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) from having sex and not have symptoms.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. A person can be infected with an STD and not show any symptoms. The most common symptom of an STD is no symptom!

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True/False: A male's testicles and a female's ovaries make hormones that cause sexual thoughts and feelings.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. A male's testicles produce testosterone, and a female's ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, all of which influence sexual thoughts and feelings.

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True/False: Using two condoms during sex will protect people from pregnancy and STD better than just using one.

Back

False

Answer explanation

Using two condoms can create friction between them, increasing the risk of breakage. One condom, when used correctly, is sufficient for protection against pregnancy and STDs.

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True/False: Very few teens get an STD each year.

Back

False

Answer explanation

Half of all newly diagnosed STIs belong to teens! Proper STI protection and safety precautions help prevent transmission

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True/False: Sex can mean different things to different people.

Back

True

Answer explanation

True. Sex can encompass a range of meanings, including biological, emotional, and cultural aspects, which vary among individuals and societies.

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True/False: The way a person looks tells you what kind of partner he or she will be in a sexual relationship.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False. A person's appearance does not determine their qualities or behaviors in a sexual relationship. Compatibility, communication, and emotional connection are far more important factors.

Front

True/False: Using a condom during sex provides 100% protection from STD.

Back

False

Answer explanation

False. While condoms significantly reduce the risk of STDs, they do not provide 100% protection. Some STDs can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact in areas not covered by a condom.

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True/False: A person can be sexually attracted to males, to females, or to both genders.

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True

Answer explanation

True. A person can be sexually attracted to males, females, both, or neither.

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True/False: A girl can't ever get pregnant if she's on her period.

Back

False

Answer explanation

The chances are lower, it is still possible for a girl to get pregnant during her period. Sperm can survive in the body for several days, and ovulation can occur shortly after menstruation.