General Knowledge
100
What is STI
Sexually Transmitted Infection
200
True or False: If I have STI, the symptoms will show.
False. Most STIs don’t have any visible signs or symptoms which means that you can have STI and not even know you have it.
300
What are the main methods of testing/screening for STIs. Name One
Blood test, Urine test, Swab/smear, and Physical exam
400
True or False: All STIs are curable.
False. HPV, herpes and HIV can stay with you for life. Untreated HIV can shorten your life.
500
There are 4 different families of STI and each family has many types. Name one
VIRAL – HIV, AIDS, HPV, Herpes
BACTERIAL – Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
PARASITIC – Lice, Scabies
FUNGAL – Yeast Infection
Types of STIs
100
This STI is generally associated with cold sores and blister-like sores on the genitals.
Genital herpes
200
The most common bacterial STI and greatest number of infections found in people 15 – 24 years old…
Chlamydia
300
Virus that destroys cells necessary for a person’s immune system making it difficult to fight other infections.
HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus
400
This is similar to Chlamydia and is often an asymptomatic infection that can lead to reproductive complications.
Gonorrhea
500
Begins as a chancre but if not treated can cause heart and brain damage, as well as destruction of internal organs.
Syphilis
Syphilis
Human Papilloma Virus
100
True or False: HPV is a very common viral infection in Canada that can cause genital warts and cancer.
True
200
True or False: All HPV infection has symptoms.
False. Genital warts are the only visible sign that someone has an HPV infection.
300
True or False: The risk of HPV infection is highest among people aged 15 – 24.
True. The vaccination is available in Canada for young men and women between the ages 9 – 26 and is 99% effective.
400
True or False: There is no cure for HPV once you are infected?
True. There are treatments for the warts and cell changes caused by the virus but these do not cure the virus itself – with you for life! Avoid it!!!
500
True or False: HPV has been linked to anal, penis, mouth, head and neck cancers in boys.
True
Myth and Facts
100
Myth or Fact? Contraceptive protect against sexually transmitted infections.
Myth! The only contraceptive that offers such protection is the male and female condom… AND they DO NOT provide 100% protection.
200
Myth or Fact? A guy can not get a girl pregnant if he doesn’t have an orgasm.
Myth! Men often release a small amount of semen before ejaculation. It is sometimes called pre-cum. This semen still contains sperm and can get a woman pregnant. It only takes one.
300
Myth or Fact? HPV only affects girls and young women.
Myth. Both men and women can have genital warts and both can have cancer.
400
Myth or Fact? If I only touch my partner and have oral sex – I can’t get HPV.
Myth! The virus is spread through skin to skin contact with the penis, scrotum, vagina, or anus or a person who has HPV infection. Kissing and touching that person’s sex organ with your moth can spread HPV.
500
Myth or Fact? I do not need to worry about HPV if my girlfriend has had the HPV vaccine.
Myth! If your girlfriend has been vaccinated she is more likely to be free. She can still carry other types of the HPV. Vaccination can only prevent SOME HPV not cure or treat the HPV infections.
Types of Contraceptives
100
This method is inserted in the vagina and can remain in place for up to 5 years.
Intra-Uterine Device (IUD)
Or Intra-Uterine System IUS
200
The most popular form of birth control, but not good for forgetful women.
The Oral Pill
300
This method works like the birth control pill, but is applied weekly to the skin.
The Patch
400
One of the very few contraceptive methods that protects against most (NOT ALL) Sexually Transmitted Infections.
Male and Female condom.
500
The most ineffective way to prevent pregnancy and STIs?
No Protection.
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