U6.L6 STI Review

Engaging in unprotected sex can lead to health issues for teenagers.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Any unprotected penis-vaginal sex has health risks including the risk of STIs . Condom use is very important in preventing STIs for individuals who choose to be sexually active. Abstinence, or choosing to not have sexual activity, is the best way to prevent against STIs

Is it possible to contract an STI through kissing?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Kissing can spread oral herpes and possibly syphilis if a person has a oral lesion of syphilis.

Which method is less effective at preventing the transmission of STIs?

• Using barrier methods like condoms

• Using hormonal contraceptives like birth control pills

Answer explanation

Hormonal methods are more likely to transmit infections. Consistent use of condoms and other barriers can prevent STIs transmitted though body fluids.

Can a single test detect all common sexually transmitted infections?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

FALSE: It's really important for a person who is getting tested to talk with a health care provider about what they want to be tested for. .Also, when a person talks with their partner about being in a sexual relationship, they need to ask that person what they've been tested for, not jut "have you been tested for STIs?"

A person under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian consent to be tested for STIs

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FALSE: A person under 18 does not need parental permission to get tested for SITs. There are some sexual health services that may need a parent o guardian's permission - so a person should ask before making the appointment.

Human Papilloma Virus is an STI that causes genital warts. It also causes what types of cancers?

• Mouth and Throat

• Cervix and Vulva

• Penis and Anus

Answer explanation

TRUE. There is no HPV test for a male - a male will only know if they have it if they notice visible warts or a sexual partner notifies them of possible exposures.

What are common symptoms of most STIs

• bumps or sores on and around around the genitals (penis & vulva)

• burning during urinating (peeing)

• secretions or discharge from the vagina or penis

• All of these are typical

Answer explanation

Since a person cannot tell if a person has an STI by looking at them, it's best to use condoms and other latex barriers every time a person has oral, anal or vaginal sex.

Herpes is a virus and is curable.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FALSE: Herpes is a virus, and the virus will stay in the body for a lifetime, which means it can b transmitted to another person. So, a person cannot get re-infected, because it's already in a person's body.

What is the most common symptom of an STI

• No symptom

• Painful itching

• Bleeding during urinating

• Discharge from penis or vagina

Answer explanation

People often see pictures of genitals with bumps & sores on them and think that's what an SIT looks like. Often there are no symptoms or the symptoms are inside the body so they wouldn't see them.

There is currently a vaccine available for two STIs

• True

• False

Answer explanation

TRUE: One vaccine protects against several strains of HPV that cause cancer, on inoculates against Hepatitis B.