Define the term: Abstinence
A conscious decision to refrain from a behaviour or activity
True or False: You can catch a STI or HIV from a drinking fountain or toilet seats.
FALSE!
Define the term: Sexual activity
Any voluntary sexual behaviour (ex. kissing, massage, touching, oral/anal/vaginal sex)
True or False: The symptoms of STIs or HIV are sometimes not noticed. (hint: think of cold symptoms)
TRUE!
True or False: Treatment does not prevent someone from acquiring the infection if exposed again.
True, it is important for people and their partners to be tested for STIs
True or False: Untreated STIs can cause someone to not be able to reproduce (become sterile).
True.
True or False: People die from AIDS itself.
False, weakened immune system causes other health problems (ex. cancer, kidney probs, etc)
True or False: Sharing needles cab transmit STIs.
True.
True or False: If your symptoms go away you no longer need to see a doctor.
FALSE!
True or False: The most common viral STI in Ontario is HIV.
False, it is HPV
True or False: STIs/HIV cannot be transmitted through oral sex.
False, it can be!
True or False: Bacterial infections are treatable with water, healthy lifestyle and exercise.
False, it is treatable with antibiotics
True or False: If a person has an STI but has no symptoms, they can't pass the infection to a sexual partner.
False! They can.