Question 1

The earliest versions of condoms consisted of sheaths made out of

Accepted Answer

A) limestone. 
B) linen. 
C) animal intestine. 
D) papyrus. 
A) limestone. 
B) linen. 
C) animal intestine. 
D) papyrus.

Question 2

In the menstrual cycle, basal body temperature

Accepted Answer

A) rises just prior to ovulation and then falls three days after ovulation. 
B) dips slightly just before ovulation and remains slightly lower until menstruation. 
C) dips slightly just before ovulation and then rises and remains elevated until menstruation. 
D) rises just before ovulation, remains elevated through ovulation, and then drops slightly until menstruation. 
A) rises just prior to ovulation and then falls three days after ovulation. 
B) dips slightly just before ovulation and remains slightly lower until menstruation. 
C) dips slightly just before ovulation and then rises and remains elevated until menstruation. 
D) rises just before ovulation, remains elevated through ovulation, and then drops slightly until menstruation.

Question 3

Most women who follow the calendar method need to abstain from coitus for at least

Accepted Answer

A) five days. 
B) seven days. 
C) ten days. 
D) fifteen days. 
A) five days. 
B) seven days. 
C) ten days. 
D) fifteen days.

Question 4

The first step in undoing the Comstock law occurred when

Accepted Answer

A) abortion was legalized in the case of Roe v. Wade. 
B) oral contraception was approved for sales in the United States. 
C) courts ruled that physicians must be able to discuss the prevention and cure of sexually transmitted diseases. 
D) a law preventing the sale of contraception was ruled unconstitutional in the case of Griswold v. Connecticut. 
A) abortion was legalized in the case of Roe v. Wade. 
B) oral contraception was approved for sales in the United States. 
C) courts ruled that physicians must be able to discuss the prevention and cure of sexually transmitted diseases. 
D) a law preventing the sale of contraception was ruled unconstitutional in the case of Griswold v. Connecticut.

Question 5

The safest and most common method of abortion is

Accepted Answer

A) dilation and curettage. 
B) vacuum aspiration. 
C) dilation and evacuation. 
D) intra-amniotic infusion. 
A) dilation and curettage. 
B) vacuum aspiration. 
C) dilation and evacuation. 
D) intra-amniotic infusion.

Question 6

The diaphragm's main function is to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent sperm from reaching the uterus. 
B) alter the acidity in the vagina. 
C) keep spermicide in place. 
D) prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. 
A) prevent sperm from reaching the uterus. 
B) alter the acidity in the vagina. 
C) keep spermicide in place. 
D) prevent implantation of a fertilized egg.

Question 7

The most widely used birth-control method among couples over the age of 30 in committed relationships is

Accepted Answer

A) sterilization. 
B) the diaphragm. 
C) condoms. 
D) combination oral contraceptives. 
A) sterilization. 
B) the diaphragm. 
C) condoms. 
D) combination oral contraceptives.

Question 8

Explain how the cervical mucus check and ovulation predictor kits are used for effective natural family planning.

Accepted Answer

The cervical mucus check and ovulation p

Question 9

Worldwide, the highest rate of IUD use is in

Accepted Answer

A) the United States. 
B) China. 
C) Great Britain. 
D) India. 
A) the United States. 
B) China. 
C) Great Britain. 
D) India.

Question 10

During the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, what is the most common method of abortion?

Accepted Answer

A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Dilation and evacuation 
C) Intra-amniotic infusion 
D) None of the above 
A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Dilation and evacuation 
C) Intra-amniotic infusion 
D) None of the above

Question 11

Which method of abortion involves dilating the cervix and then using a scraping tool to remove the uterine contents?

Accepted Answer

A) Dilation and evacuation 
B) Hysterotomy 
C) Vacuum aspiration 
D) Dilation and curettage 
A) Dilation and evacuation 
B) Hysterotomy 
C) Vacuum aspiration 
D) Dilation and curettage

Question 12

The minipill contains synthetic progesterone only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

IUD use is not recommended for women with a history of

Accepted Answer

A) high blood pressure. 
B) bladder infections. 
C) ectopic pregnancy. 
D) multiple pregnancies. 
A) high blood pressure. 
B) bladder infections. 
C) ectopic pregnancy. 
D) multiple pregnancies.

Question 14

The perfect failure rate of the birth-control pill is ________ and the typical failure rate is ________ .

Accepted Answer

A) 0.1%; 20%. 
B) 1%; 10%. 
C) 0.5%; 3%. 
D) 10%; 30%. 
A) 0.1%; 20%. 
B) 1%; 10%. 
C) 0.5%; 3%. 
D) 10%; 30%.

Question 15

What is the second most common contraceptive method in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A) Emergency contraception 
B) The diaphragm 
C) Intrauterine devices 
D) Injectable contraceptives 
A) Emergency contraception 
B) The diaphragm 
C) Intrauterine devices 
D) Injectable contraceptives

Question 16

About one in six men in the United States have had vasectomies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In general, birth-control pills work by

Accepted Answer

A) causing an implanted embryo to separate from the uterine wall. 
B) creating a toxic environment for gametes. 
C) aborting pregnancies in the first week of development. 
D) preventing ovulation or implantation. 
A) causing an implanted embryo to separate from the uterine wall. 
B) creating a toxic environment for gametes. 
C) aborting pregnancies in the first week of development. 
D) preventing ovulation or implantation.

Question 18

Vasectomy does not diminish sex drive or result in any change in sexual arousal, erectile or
ejaculatory ability, or sensations of ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

IUDs may help protect against cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Condoms with a reservoir tip

Accepted Answer

A) provide much more stimulation for the man's partner. 
B) are more likely to burst during sex. 
C) can not be made of latex. 
D) None of the above 
A) provide much more stimulation for the man's partner. 
B) are more likely to burst during sex. 
C) can not be made of latex. 
D) None of the above

The earliest versions of condoms consisted of sheaths made out of

In the menstrual cycle, basal body temperature

Most women who follow the calendar method need to abstain from coitus for at least

The first step in undoing the Comstock law occurred when

The safest and most common method of abortion is

The diaphragm's main function is to

The most widely used birth-control method among couples over the age of 30 in committed relationships is

Explain how the cervical mucus check and ovulation predictor kits are used for effective natural family planning.

Worldwide, the highest rate of IUD use is in

During the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, what is the most common method of abortion?

Which method of abortion involves dilating the cervix and then using a scraping tool to remove the uterine contents?

The minipill contains synthetic progesterone only.

IUD use is not recommended for women with a history of

The perfect failure rate of the birth-control pill is and the typical failure rate is .

What is the second most common contraceptive method in the U.S.?

About one in six men in the United States have had vasectomies.

In general, birth-control pills work by

Vasectomy does not diminish sex drive or result in any change in sexual arousal, erectile or ejaculatory ability, or sensations of ejaculation.

IUDs may help protect against cervical cancer.

Condoms with a reservoir tip

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Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

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Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

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The earliest versions of condoms consisted of sheaths made out of

In the menstrual cycle, basal body temperature

Most women who follow the calendar method need to abstain from coitus for at least

The first step in undoing the Comstock law occurred when

The safest and most common method of abortion is

The diaphragm's main function is to

The most widely used birth-control method among couples over the age of 30 in committed relationships is

Explain how the cervical mucus check and ovulation predictor kits are used for effective natural family planning.

Worldwide, the highest rate of IUD use is in

During the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, what is the most common method of abortion?

Which method of abortion involves dilating the cervix and then using a scraping tool to remove the uterine contents?

The minipill contains synthetic progesterone only.

IUD use is not recommended for women with a history of

The perfect failure rate of the birth-control pill is ________ and the typical failure rate is ________ .

What is the second most common contraceptive method in the U.S.?

About one in six men in the United States have had vasectomies.

In general, birth-control pills work by

Vasectomy does not diminish sex drive or result in any change in sexual arousal, erectile or ejaculatory ability, or sensations of ejaculation.

IUDs may help protect against cervical cancer.

Condoms with a reservoir tip

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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The perfect failure rate of the birth-control pill is and the typical failure rate is .