Hed Senior Project Edited
Hed Senior Project Edited
Hed Senior Project Edited
2013
By: Julie Cutright, Kim Cooper, Lauren Jordan, Jessica Lutz, and Lauren Welch
Baby oil and Vaseline are okay to use with latex condoms
Myth
Oil-based lubricants like baby oil, Vaseline, hand creams, and Crisco can break down latex and allow STDs/STIs to pass through
You should use a water or silicone based lubricant.
Myth
a condom should NEVER be used more than once under any circumstances.
Condoms are your ONLY contraceptive option that can prevent BOTH unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections
Fact
You cannot get pregnant if you have unprotected sex only once.
Myth
Myth
Myth
It's okay to use sharp objects; such as, scissors or your teeth to open a condom
Myth
Use your fingers
Condoms do not have an expiration date. They are safe to use whenever
Myth
Myth
Most condoms are made from latex, a strong and flexible material
FACT
Most are but if you are allergic there are polyurethane and other alternatives
MYTH
Flavored condoms should ONLY be used for oral sex.
Condoms are your only contraceptive option that can prevent both unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections
Condom information
Condoms are 98% effective in preventing unintended pregnancies when used consistently and correctly Condoms are the only contraceptive method that prevents STIs
Gonorrhea
Bacterium that grows in warm and moist areas:
These areas include the reproductive tract (cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women) and urethra in women and men
Who is at risk?
Any person can get gonorrhea, but highly reported among young adults aged 15-24
Symptoms
Men
Painful to urinate White, yellow, or green discharge (after 14 days) Sometimes causes painful or swollen testicles
Women
Usually no symptoms Discharge Initially can Anal cause itching painful or Soreness burning Bleeding sensation when urinating Increased vaginal discharge
Both
Chlamydia
Most common STI in the United States Easy to cure with antibiotics Chlamydia can be contracted through vaginal, oral, or anal sex Known as the silent infection because it can have no symptoms
Chlamydia
In women the bacteria infects the cervix and if untreated can enter the fallopian tubes. If untreated it can lead to PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) which can lead to infertility
Studies show that latex or polyurethane condoms protect against discharge that can cause gonorrhea and chlamydia
Syphilis
Caused by a bacteria Long term complications and/or death if not treated Very small numbers of infections on a national scale compared to other STIs
Stages of syphilis
Primary Stage:
Appearance of a single sore Sore is firm, round, and painless
Secondary Stage:
Skin rashes in mouth, vagina, or anus these may appear rough, red, or reddish brown on palms of hands Fever, patchy hair loss, headaches, weight loss, and fatigue
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV can hide for long periods of time in the cells of the body and it attacks key parts of your immune system
http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/how-you-get-hiv-aids/index.html
Symptoms
http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/signs-and-symptoms/index.html
If you use condoms consistently and correctly, they WORK! The biggest ERROR is not putting on a condom at all!
http://www.factsaboutcondoms.org/videos.php