PSYCH 357: Reading Questions and Correct
Answers
Why does Planned Parenthood prefer the term "safer sex" instead of "safe sex"?
No method completely eliminates the risk of STIs.
Name three barrier methods discussed in the article that help reduce STI transmission
Condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, and latex/nitrile gloves (any three)
Why is regular STI testing recommended even for people who consistently use condoms?
Because many STIs have no symptoms, and testing is the only way to know for sure whether
someone has an infection.
According to the article, which of the following activities is considered part of safer sex
practices?
Getting tested regularly for STIs
Three main takeaways from Safer Sex by Planned Parenthood
Use barriers consistently, get tested regularly, and communicate openly with partners about
sexual health
Which scientific breakthrough led to the development of the birth control pill
Understanding reproductive hormones
According to the article, one major benefit of contraception is:
Reducing unintended pregnancies
, Which of the following remains a major challenge in contraception today
Side effects and unequal access
Why do the authors emphasize research on male contraception?
Current male options are limited.
What is one characteristic of an ideal future contraceptive
Reversible
How Does Contraceptive Use Affect Women's Sexuality? A Novel Look at Sexual
Acceptability: what was the main purpose of the study
To examine how contraceptive methods affect women's sexual experiences and satisfaction
According to the authors of How Does Contraceptive Use Affect Women’s Sexuality? A
Novel Look at Sexual Acceptability: Why is "sexual acceptability" an important factor in
contraceptive use?
It can influence satisfaction, continuation, and consistent use of contraception.
Which of the following was a major conclusion of the article: How Does Contraceptive Use
Affect Women's Sexuality? A Novel Look at Sexual Acceptability
Sexual side effects should be considered when evaluating contraceptive methods.
What did the authors of How Does Contraceptive Use Affect Women’s Sexuality? A Novel
Look at Sexual Acceptability suggest about traditional contraceptive research?
It focuses too heavily on pregnancy prevention and side effects while often ignoring sexual
experiences.
Answers
Why does Planned Parenthood prefer the term "safer sex" instead of "safe sex"?
No method completely eliminates the risk of STIs.
Name three barrier methods discussed in the article that help reduce STI transmission
Condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, and latex/nitrile gloves (any three)
Why is regular STI testing recommended even for people who consistently use condoms?
Because many STIs have no symptoms, and testing is the only way to know for sure whether
someone has an infection.
According to the article, which of the following activities is considered part of safer sex
practices?
Getting tested regularly for STIs
Three main takeaways from Safer Sex by Planned Parenthood
Use barriers consistently, get tested regularly, and communicate openly with partners about
sexual health
Which scientific breakthrough led to the development of the birth control pill
Understanding reproductive hormones
According to the article, one major benefit of contraception is:
Reducing unintended pregnancies
, Which of the following remains a major challenge in contraception today
Side effects and unequal access
Why do the authors emphasize research on male contraception?
Current male options are limited.
What is one characteristic of an ideal future contraceptive
Reversible
How Does Contraceptive Use Affect Women's Sexuality? A Novel Look at Sexual
Acceptability: what was the main purpose of the study
To examine how contraceptive methods affect women's sexual experiences and satisfaction
According to the authors of How Does Contraceptive Use Affect Women’s Sexuality? A
Novel Look at Sexual Acceptability: Why is "sexual acceptability" an important factor in
contraceptive use?
It can influence satisfaction, continuation, and consistent use of contraception.
Which of the following was a major conclusion of the article: How Does Contraceptive Use
Affect Women's Sexuality? A Novel Look at Sexual Acceptability
Sexual side effects should be considered when evaluating contraceptive methods.
What did the authors of How Does Contraceptive Use Affect Women’s Sexuality? A Novel
Look at Sexual Acceptability suggest about traditional contraceptive research?
It focuses too heavily on pregnancy prevention and side effects while often ignoring sexual
experiences.
