Sexual Health Quiz
1. The contraceptive pill protects against STIs (sexually transmitted infections)?
FALSE – Contraceptive pills do not protect against STIs or HIV/AIDS. They do protect against pregnancy if used correctly.
2. Lipstick can damage condoms?
TRUE – Any contact with oil based products can damage condoms. These include:
Water based lubricants are safe to use with condoms
3. If a condom splits during sex a woman has 24 hours to take emergency oral contraception (‘the morning after pill’)?
FALSE - The emergency contraceptive pill can be taken within 72 hours. However the sooner it is taken the more effective it is.
4. Chlamydia can be treated and completely cured?
TRUE - If you test positive for Chlamydia, you will be offered free antibiotics.
5. All STIs have symptoms?
FALSE – Not all STIs will have symptoms. For example Chlamydia often has no signs or symptoms.
6. Chlamydia is the most common STI in young people in the UK?
TRUE – Chlamydia is the UK’s most common curable sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by bacteria and is easily passed on through unprotected anal, oral or vaginal sex or by fingers with an infected person.
Chlamydia often has no signs or symptoms
7. A condom can hold 14 pints of water?
TRUE – A condom can hold 14 pints of water which is the same as 24 cans of coke!
8. Condoms and femidoms if used correctly and consistently are the only form of contraceptive that will protect you against STIs, HIV/AIDS and unintended pregnancies?
TRUE – Other forms of contraception such as the coil, cap, pill, implant and injection may give some protection against pregnancy but will not protect against sexually transmitted infections
