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ANSWER KEY: CALM Birth Control Quiz
1. A person cannot get pregnant if they have sexual intercourse while menstruating.
FALSE. A woman is not safe from pregnancy during menstruation. Since each woman’s
menstrual cycle is different, it’s almost impossible to predict which days are “safe”. Sperm can
survive for several days in a woman’s body, so a couple could have sex well before the woman
ovulates and still run the risk of pregnancy.
2. A female must have an orgasm to become pregnant.
FALSE. Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg. This can happen whether or not she
has an orgasm.
3. Advantages of taking the birth control pill include:
a) A person’s menstrual periods might become more regular.
b) A person may get fewer cramps before or during their period.
c) A lower chance of getting pregnant if sexually active.
d) A person can’t get an STI on the pill.
Some people may choose to be on the birth control pill because of its effects on menstrual
periods or premenstrual symptoms, even if they don’t require birth control and/or are not
sexually active. The pill does not provide any protection from STIs. With typical use, the pill is
92-97% effective at preventing pregnancy.
4.
Which of the following are methods of emergency contraception?
a) Plan B or Ella pills
b) Copper IUD
c) Spermicide
d) All of the above
There are 3 types of EC. A copper IUD and two types of pills: Plans B and Ella.
EC (all types) does not protect against STIs.
Copper IUD: The most effective form of EC. Decreases the risk of pregnancy by 99% if put in
within 5 days of unprotected sex. The copper IUD provides ongoing protection from pregnancy.
You need a prescription and will need to see a healthcare provider to have it inserted.
Plan B: Decreases the risk of pregnancy by 50%-90% depending on when it’s taken. How well it
works decreases significantly after 72 hours of having unprotected sex. Plan B does not provide
ongoing protection from pregnancy and should not be used a regular form of birth control. You
do not need a prescription and Plan B is available at most drug stores and sexual health clinics.
Ella: Decreases the risk of pregnancy by about 85% and has the same effectiveness if taken
within 5 days of having unprotected sex. You need a prescription for Ella.
5. If someone chooses to be sexually active, using the condom and the pill is
a) the least effective method for protecting against pregnancy
b) a good method of STI protection and pregnancy prevention
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c) overkill and unnecessary
d) only necessary if one person has an STI
Abstinence is the only 100% effective method to prevent against pregnancy and STI. However
for those who are sexually active, combining a hormonal method with a barrier method does
provide protection from pregnancy and STIs.
6. Depo-Provera®, (the shot) is
a) given every 3 months to prevent pregnancy.
b) given every month to prevent STIs.
c) given twice a year to prevent acne.
d) given every month to prevent pregnancy.
Depo-Provera® (also known as the shot or the injection) is given every 3 months (12 weeks). It
contains the hormone progestin, which prevents the egg from being released. It works within 24
hours if the shot is given within the first 5 days after a woman’s period starts.
7. An IUD prevents a fertilized egg from embedding itself in the wall of the uterus.
TRUE. The IUD can prevent a fertilized egg from growing inside the uterus. Also, an IUD can
prevent an egg and sperm from joining, as it slows down or stops sperm from moving decreasing
the chances of the sperm getting through the cervix.
8. Withdrawal and douching are a highly effective method of contraception when used together.
FALSE. Withdrawal and douching are not effective contraceptive methods. Some sperm can be
ejaculated prior to orgasm so withdrawal is not highly effective in preventing pregnancy and it
does not provide protection against STIs. Douching does very little to prevent conception. After
sexual intercourse, the sperm enter the cervix where they are out of reach of any douching
solution.
9. The most effective method for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections is a
condom with spermicide.
FALSE. Abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective in preventing the spread of STI. A
condom used with spermicide is a very effective method of contraception when used correctly
and consistently. However, for some people, spermicide (nonoxynal-9®) can cause irritation,
which can increase a person’s risk of contracting a STI.
10. After ejaculation, sperm may live longer than 48 hours.
TRUE. Sperm can live inside the body 3 to 5 days after ejaculation.
11. A person can become pregnant without having sexual intercourse.
TRUE. Even if there is no penetration of the penis, sperm can come in contact with the vagina if
ejaculation occurs outside of the female near her vagina or on an area of the body brought in
contact with the vagina.
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12. A condom can become damaged by:
a) being carried in a person's jeans pocket
b) fingernail tears when opening the package
c) using oil-based lubricants like Vaseline
d) being left in a car's glove box
Condoms should be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Condoms carried in
the pocket of jeans can be placed under strains that could rupture packaging or create small
tears in the condom. Other common reasons condoms break include fingernail tears, exposure
to heat or sunlight, unrolling he condom before putting it on and using oil based lubricants like
mineral oil.
13. Using two condoms is safer than using just one.
FALSE. Two condoms are not better than one. Putting on more than one condom at a time will
not increase protection. In fact, there is an increase in friction between the two condoms which
means that the condoms are more likely to break during intercourse. The same is true for the
female condom - it should not be used at the same time as a male condom.
14. Talking about birth control before having sex is an important part of healthy relationships.
TRUE. There are physical and emotional consequences, as well as consequences to a
relationship, that come from the decision to be sexually active. Effective communication skills
are an important part of setting sexual limits and ensuring that a person’s actions fall in line with
their values.
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