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Are you really ready for sex?

A 3 part quiz that might help you decide.

PART 1 - Pick the BEST answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT true about having sex for the first time?

You will never forget it.
You don't need to use protection.
It won't feel as good as you think it will.
You can get pregnant or catch an STD.

2. What is the only 100% effective form of birth control?

The Pill
Abstinence
A condom
Norplant

3. Which of the following is a bad reason to have sex?

You care deeply about your partner.
You want to share yourself with the other person.
You are in love.
Everyone else is doing it.

4. Which of the following is NOT true about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS?

Only gay people and druggies get that.
You can get it through tainted blood transfusions.
You can get it through unprotected sex with an infected partner.
You can get it through protected sex with an infected partner.

5. What type of birth control BEST protects against HIV and STDs?

Condoms
Female Condoms
Diaphrams
Either a female or male condom WITH the lubricant KY Jelly (not vaseline or baby oil).

6. Which of the following is TRUE?

You can get pregnant the first time you have sex.
You can get HIV (which can lead to AIDS) the first time.
You can get an STD the first time.
All of the above.

7. What is the best age to first have sex?

There is no "best age"
13 - 14
15 - 16
17 - 18

8. Which of the following situations does NOT fit a legal definition of rape?

A person over 19 having sex with a minor.
Having sex with somebody who has said no before you are done.
Having sex with someone who is very drunk or high on drugs.
Having sex with somebody who has said no long after you are done.

9. Why do parents worry about kids having sex?

Because they have been there themselves and want to spare you some pain and confusion.
Because they love you and are worried that you don't know the possible consequences.
All of the above.
Because they are controlling and consider you their property.

10. What can you do to show your parents you are ready to have sex?

Talk to them about your feelings.
Show them that you are aware of the risks and are taking proper precautions.
Tell them that you respect their values and feelings but are your own person.
All of the above.

   
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