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Sexuality; Get the Facts Marilyn Wroblewski, RN., MA Manager, Health Services Room 1210, ext. 1885

Sexuality; Get the Facts Marilyn Wroblewski, RN., MA Manager, Health Services Room 1210, ext. 1885. Sexual Decision Making.

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Sexuality; Get the Facts Marilyn Wroblewski, RN., MA Manager, Health Services Room 1210, ext. 1885

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  1. Sexuality; Get the FactsMarilyn Wroblewski, RN., MAManager, Health ServicesRoom 1210, ext. 1885

  2. Sexual Decision Making • There are many pressures on college students to become sexually active, some of them include alcohol and drugs, peer pressure, hormones, the media and an intimate relationship.

  3. Abstinence • Abstinence is always a choice, even if you have had sex before. • Abstinence is the only 100% effective method of preventing pregnancy. • Abstinence is the 100% effective of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STI’s.)

  4. Making Decisions About Sex • Be prepared. Do not wait until you have begun sexual activity to talk about it. • Making a thoughtful decision about whether you are ready increases your chances of a successful relationship.

  5. Sexually Transmitted Infections • 80% of women and 50% of men with STI’s have no symptoms • Male symptoms-painful urination and swelling in the groin • Female symptoms – abnormal bleeding or vaginal discharge • If you or your partner has an STI, you BOTH must seek treatment • If you are sexually active and have had more than ONE LIFETIME partner, it is recommended that you get checked at least yearly for STI’s.

  6. CONDOMS • Other than abstinence, the only way to protect yourself from most STI’s is to use a latex condom every time you have sex. • There is a right way and a wrong way to use a condom, read the directions, practice and be sure to check the expiration date.

  7. Update on STI’s • Today, the most common STI in the United States is Chlamydia, a bacterial infection that is treated with antibiotics. • HPV (Human Papillomavirus), the virus that causes genital warts, is the fasting growing STI. Up to 50% of sexually active college students are infected. Many may not know as lesions are not always visible to the naked eye. This virus can contribute to pre-cancerous lesions (also known as dysplasia) in the female’s vagina or male’s penis. Over 30 million people in the United States are infected. • You can get an STI (especially herpes or HPV) through skin to skin contact such as oral sex.

  8. Hepatitis B • 30,000 new cases yearly, most are young adults • Some people have no symptoms until the illness affects the liver • A simple blood test can determine if you have been infected • Virus is 100 times more infectious than HIV • Disease can be fatal, no known treatment (except a liver transplant) • Only STD that has a vaccine to prevent

  9. Pregnancy • ___% of women have at least one pregnancy before age 20 • 1/3 end in miscarriage • 1/3 end in abortion • 80% of teen fathers never marry the mother of their baby

  10. Birth Control • Discuss all birth control options with your partner. • Birth control is a shared responsibility. • Methods include hormonal/chemical, barrier, abstinence and sterilization.

  11. True • A women can get pregnant the first time she has sex • A women can get pregnant while using the pill • A women can get pregnant during her menses • A women can get pregnant even if her partner does not ejaculate inside her • A women can get pregnant even if she does not have an orgasm

  12. Emergency Birth Control (ECP) • Also known as “Plan B” or “morning after pill” • Is an increased dose of birth control pills taken in a different way then regualar pills • Is 75% effective if taken within 72 hours after having unprotected sex • Prevents ovulation (release of the egg) or implantation does not prevent fertilization. • Side effects include nausea, fatigue, last menses • Does not protect from STI’s. • Cost is about $30.00 • Can be obtained @www.planned

  13. Alcohol and Sex • In 70% of pregnancies under the age of 21, alcohol was involved at the time of conception. • Tolerance means that over time you have to drink more to get the same effect. • Tolerance is a sign that a person is becoming dependent on alcohol.

  14. Alcohol and sex • Many young women say they were drunk when they first had sex. Many of these same women say they were too drunk to use birth control.

  15. Important numbers/websites • Planned Parenthood - www.plannedparenthoodchicago.org Cook Co. Dept. of Public Health 847.818.2860. • Go Ask Alice - www.alice-list@columbia.edu

  16. Know the Signs of an Relationship Abuse Here are some of the signs that may indicate an abusive relationship: __When you and your boyfriend are together, he acts very controlling, putting you down in front of people. __Your boyfriend acts extremely jealous of others who pay attention to you. __You become quiet when you boyfriend is around, you are afraid of making him angry. __You stop seeing your girlfriends and family members. You cancel appointments with them at the last minute. __Your boyfriend controls your finances, your behavior even who you socialize with. __You have seen your boyfriend violently loose his temper, striking or breaking objects. If you have experienced any of these WARNING SIGNS, Call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline, 1.800.799.SAFE for advice on how to handle the situation.

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