Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions Answers

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Which is an internal factor that may influence one’s decision to have sex?

A
boyfriend or girlfriend
B
religious beliefs
C
parental influence
D
desire for emotional intimacy
3

Which is an important consideration that a teen should think about before agreeing to have sex?

A
Sex can have negative health consequences.
B
A woman’s menstrual cycle usually comes once a month.
C
Condoms are an inexpensive barrier birth control method.
D
Sex is something that happens eventually.
4

Which birth control method helps protect against STIs and STDs?

A
vaginal ring
B
condom
C
emergency contraception
D
pills/minipills
5

most

b
bringing condoms “just in case”
v
voicing personal boundaries
i
indicating that parents will be upset
s
suggesting that it is not the right time for a dating relationship
6

Why are condoms a better option than birth control pills for protecting reproductive health?

B
Birth control pills have harmful side effects.
C
Condoms are less expensive.
B
Birth control pills require parental permissions.
C
Condoms help prevent STDs.
7

Which is a factor that acts as a barrier to making healthy decisions about relationships and sexual health?

a
a lack of knowledge
m
many structured activities
h
having a lot of information
n
no need for parental consent to receive some medical services
8

Which best describes abstinence?

A
Saying no to oral sex.
B
Avoidance of sexual intercourse.
C
Declining to go on a date with another person.
D
Refusal to have sexual intercourse or engage in other sexual activity.
10

How do the pill and mini-pill provide protection against pregnancy?

T
They kill sperm.
T
They block sperm from reaching an egg.
T
They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.
T
They release progestin into the body to prevent fertilization.

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