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CHAPTER 7 KEY TERMS
CHAPTER 7 TERMS | Definition |
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pessary | An object or elixir placed into the vagina to block sperm (used a LOT in the ancient times) |
coitus interruptus | When a guy pulls out before finishing |
withdrawal method | When a guy pulls out before finishing (same as coitus interruptus) - super unreliable |
sterilization | A type of surgery that permanently blocks sperm from fertilizing an ovum |
tubal ligation | A type of surgery where the fallopian tubes are cut, tied, clipped, or blocked to prevent sperm & an egg from joining |
vasectomy | A type of surgery where the vas deferens is cut off/tied, to prevent sperm from mixing in with semen |
continuous abstinence | Not having sex period #GodsChild |
fluid-free sexual behavior | Avoid mixing bodily fluids, so no unprotected, anal, or oral sex |
selective abstinence | Safe sexual behaviors, avoiding vaginal, oral, and anal sex |
male condom | #rubber, goes on a penis before sex |
female condom | Go inside the vagina, bigger then male condoms, expand naturally |
diaphragm | A flexible cup that goes into the vagina |
oral contraceptives (pill) | Birth control pill, must be taken everyday at the same exact time |
minipill | For women who are breastfeeding, progestin only |
combination pill | Estrogen and progestin, safe for women under 35 |
spermicides | Substance that kills sperm |
hormonal implants | Small tubes that have progestin, they go into the upper arm of a women |
emergency contraception (EC) | Pills that can be taken last minute |
intrauterine device (IUD) | Small T-shaped device that goes into the uterus |
fertility awareness methods | Calendar, cervical mucus, basal body temp, postovulation |
natural methods | Not having sex when a women is fertile |
TwoDay Method | Taking notes of any secretions to check if a women is fertile |
Basal Body Temperature | Taking your body temperature every morning before getting out of bed |