Hump Day!

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.

You can use a condom more than once

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.

having unprotected sex once is risky and can result in pregnancy

Myth

Condoms don't protect against Herpes or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

they are highly effective in preventing ALL STIs

Myth

**When used correctly condoms can break and slip often

condoms are reliable

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

Expiration day is 3-5 years after manufactured

Myth

Condoms are hard to use

They are easy to use and we will show you!

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

Flavored condoms can be used for oral and anal sex

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

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Infections that are spread primarily through person-to-person sexual contact. There are more than 30 different sexually transmissible bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

World Health Organization http://www.who.int/topics/sexually_transmitted_infections/en/

Most Common STIs Gonorrhea Chlamydia Syphilis HIV

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

Also grows in mouth, throat, eyes, and anus

How do you get gonorrhea?

Through anal, vaginal, or oral sex Transmitted through fluids, the man does not need to ejaculate

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

How is gonorrhea diagnosed?

A urine test For oral sex the throat is swabbed For anal sex the rectum is swabbed

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

How is chlamydia diagnosed?

Cotton swab of the vagina Urine sample

Condom effectiveness on preventing gonorrhea & chlamydia

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

How do you get syphilis?

Transmitted from person to person by contact with a syphilis sore on the:
External genitals Vagina Anus Rectum

Also transmitted through oral sex

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

Late and Latent Stages:

Can last for years (10-30 after initial infection) Damages internal organ including brain, nerves, eyes, heart, liver, bones, and joints. The damage can bring death

How is syphilis diagnosed?

By blood tests

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

How do you get HIV?

Found in some body fluids and when they enter your body you can become HIV positive

http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/how-you-get-hiv-aids/index.html

What type of fluids?

Blood Semen (cum) Pre-seminal fluid (pre-cum) Breast milk Vaginal fluids Rectal (anal) mucous

Symptoms

http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/signs-and-symptoms/index.html

Early Stage symptoms

Fever Chills Rash Night sweats Muscle aches Sore throat Fatigue Swollen lymph nodes Ulcers in the mouth

Chronic Phase or Latency

The virus become less active in the body but is still there. This is a time where symptoms are very low. This can last up to 10 years or longer

How is HIV diagnosed?

Mouth swab Urine sample Blood sample

Condom use & prevention of HIV

Consistent condom use reduces the risk of HIV by 80-90%!!

Transmission of HIV among consistent condom users is RARE!

If you use condoms consistently and correctly, they WORK! The biggest ERROR is not putting on a condom at all!
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