Preventing Sperm From Entering The Uterus

There is a strong need for greater access to current and evidence-based sex education in American public schools. Concurrent with access to information and education about human sexuality, schools should also be offering students safe, anonymous ways of receiving condoms. Condoms are crucial for preventing unwanted pregnancy: and it can easily be said that all teen pregnancies in the United States will be classified as unwanted. Moreover, condoms will prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. When they are used properly, condoms can become lifesavers. However, adolescents are often woefully ignorant about when and how to use condoms. Few adolescents in the United States have ready access to condoms, either at home or in schools. Because of the general prudishness embedded in Bible Belt America, states like Georgia must take a strong stance on the issue. Georgia should follow suit with states like Massachusetts, who have implemented successful condom distribution programs in their schools.

Condoms are categories into two type one is male type condom and one is female type condom. Male type condom can by many material such as latex, plastic and animal membrane. As the function is just to act as a wrapper to stop the semen enter to the vagina. The advantages are easy to use and getting protection against sexually infection. The disadvantage is it may tear or break without improper use. For female condom, it is an internal use condom as the condom needed to put inside the vagina with a device to hold the place. The advantage is protected form HIV infection and disadvantage is it very hard to put the condom correctly. For barrier birth control method also have spermicide, diaphragm, and sterilization. Spermicide is a gel type barrier for birth control, as it available in several forms for personal convenience and disadvantage is it may be difficult to use because it have to apply immediately before intercourse. Then, diaphragm is a domed-shape rubber cup that for female user only and there is having the spermicidal jelly inside the dome. The jelly is to kill the sperm cells. The advantage is it can be keep for two or three months if clean and stored properly and disadvantage is required to go to clinic or physician for the fitting. Sterilization is the way that can be done by male or female as it only needed to cut the tube lead to the scrotum and join to urethra (vasectomy), as

Many questions and concerns have come about regarding this promotion of condoms being distributed in public schools. Will it lower teen pregnancy rates? Will condoms reduce sexually transmitted diseases? Will the distribution of condoms in public

Barrier devices are spermicides, sponges, diaphragm and cervical caps, sponges and male and female condoms. These are known as “the sperm blockers,” because they physically block the sperm from the eggs (Birth Control, 2015-2017). Another method is hormonal, which is the most common technique and includes the pill, shot, patch, and ring.

We have all heard the stories about the rise in teenage pregnancies, girls dropping out of school to care for their newborns, and even those who get pregnant on purpose. This new trend is everywhere. Most parents fail to have the “talk” with their children and are left without the proper education regarding sex until its too late. With the current rates of teenage pregnancy correlated with the current rates of spreading epidemics of STD’s and HIV/AIDS, steps should be taken in an effort to aid the situation. Schools are a main source of information and education for teens, and are in a unique position that can provide adolescents with knowledgeable skills and understanding that promote sexual health. With consistent speculation surrounding

While in high school, most teenagers between the ages 13-17, will have attended at least one sex education class. Instead of using the “Abstinence- Only” approach, schools should consider on teaching students the “Safe- Sex” approach to increase their knowledge on potential health risks involving sex. Increasing their knowledge not only increases their awareness, but lets them use their knowledge in the real world and let them form their own decisions, whether they be bad or good.

Since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began in the U.S. in the early 1980s the issue of sex education for American youth has had the attention of the nation. There are about 400,000 teen births every year in the U.S, with about 9 billion in associated public costs. STI contraction in general, as well as teen pregnancy, have put the subject even more so on the forefront of the nation’s leading issues. The approach and method for proper and effective sex education has been hotly debated. Some believe that teaching abstinence-only until marriage is the best method while others believe that a more comprehensive approach, which includes abstinence promotion as well as contraceptive information, is necessary. Abstinence-only program curriculums disregard

These methods include barrier, hormonal, implanted devices and permanent. The barrier method blocks semen from reaching the egg, for example female and male condoms. With a success rate of about 79-82%, the barrier method provides the most protection against sexually transmitted infections. Both male and females can be purchased at your local drugstore for less than a dollar. Another form is hormonal, this prevents pregnancies by interfering with ovulation and fertilization. Types of hormonal methods are: the pill, patch and shot. Hormonal methods can be received thorough the blood stream, or like emergency contraception like the morning after pill is taken orally. Although, hormonal the emergency contraception should not be used as a regular form of birth control. Hormonal methods have a success rate of about 94-99%. Long-term method of hormonal birth control can protects one against pregnancy from 24 hours to 3 years, and for females cause light or no menstrual cycles. The final method I am going to discuss is implanted devices and permanent. Implanted devices are inserted into the body, and can be

In chapter 5, I learned about different ways of birth control. For males there are condoms for a barrier method. While for women, they have many barrier the methods and birth control pills. Male condoms fit over the penis, while the women condoms are single-use nitrile sheath for internal use during vaginal intercouse. Both condoms have options to use spermicides which is a substance that kills the sperm. Aside from condoms women have diaphragm, which is a latex, cup-shape that blocks access to the uterus. If the device is left more than 48 hours the women can get toxic shock syndrome which is when a specific bacterial toxins multiply and spread in the bloodstream. There are also oral contraceptives which are pills that contain hormones that

The following programs will introduce what programs that exist within the United States that are promoting and advocating for sexual and condom distribution in high school for teenagers. For example, programs from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Health Department implemented interventions in schools, a study in Los Angeles shows how sexual in high school is effective, and policies supporting sexual education in high school in Massachusetts have passed. These proactive efforts from a community, state, and national level show and support how promoting access to condoms in high school is needed.

Two women: each with two very different stories. One woman is single and enjoys her independence. She is not promiscuous but she enjoys the company of men from time to time. She doesn’t want to risk her own health, and she doesn’t want to risk the chance of becoming pregnant. She knows that many options exist but isn’t sure which is right for her. Another young woman enjoys her life as a mother of two. She is married and loves her husband but neither of them are ready for a third child. She too is looking for an effective option to keep her and her family protected. For both of these women condoms can help them in their life. Condoms are effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies and the stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Condoms are not only easy to obtain but they are easy, quick, and effective to use. While, condoms are not 100% effective in preventing unwanted however, they are a viable option for anyone who is sexually active in protecting themselves.

Condoms help in preventing pregnancy if used correctly. They are made from soft plastic and helps protect against STD’s. The condom also acts as a barrier so the sperm does not enter the uterus. This method is only used when you need it and are convenient to take with you. The Patch releases hormones which keep the eggs from leaving the ovaries. Without an egg there can’t be a pregnancy.

Controversy is rampant regarding the sexual education of grade school children. Some insist that it is prudent to educate children on this subject beginning as early as kindergarten. Others strongly disagree that earlier education has any effect at all on teen sex and pregnancy and, therefore, abstinence should be the focus. Lastly, we have those who believe advocating abstinence is appropriate, but agree that a more in depth sexual education is also necessary for those who are going to have sex anyway despite our best efforts to teach them otherwise.

A few teenagers stray from the crowds by not allowing pressure and temptation to put them at risk for sexual diseases. Others enter the dangerous world of sex by engaging in sexual activities, which is normally triggered by curiosity and peer pressure. Having sex, however, does not necessary result in a person contracting a sexually transmitted disease, but the risk is higher. Using latex condoms decrease the participants’ chances of infection (Centers 1). By being aware of the benefits and proper usage of condoms, the protection for teens is in full effect. Students having knowledge and access to condoms should lead him to make the choice of protecting themselves. Consistently using condoms will allow teenagers the ability to express themselves sexually in a safer way. By using condoms, students are securing themselves from later life-changing events, like a disease that can occur if not using protection. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identify that “latex condoms can reduce the risk of other sexually transmitted diseases”, which is why students having access to condoms and information about sex can change pregnancy and sexual infection rates among teens (2).

Coinciding with the onslaught of the new millennium, schools are beginning to realize that the parents are not doing their job when it comes to sexual education. The school system already has classes on sexual education; these classes are based mainly on human anatomy. Most schools do not teach their students about relationships, morals, respect, self-discipline, self-respect, and most importantly contraceptives. Everyday students engage in sexual activity, many of them with out condoms. This simple act jeopardizes these students' futures and possibly their lives. An increasing amount of school systems are starting to combine messages involving abstinence from sexual activity,