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What is the vulva
Though commonly referred to as the vagina, this is the proper name for external female sex organs.
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What is gonorrhea
This STI causes pain during urination for both males and females. It is estimated over one million women are currently infected with this.
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What are labia (The outer two are labia majora the inner two are labia minora.)
The appropriate term for the folds of skin on a women's genitals.
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What is a Prince Albert
This male genital piercing goes through the frenulum and the urethra.
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What is a condom (or female condom)
This barrier method of contraception can help reduce the rates of STI transmission as well as prevent pregnancy.
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What is the G-spot
This erogenous zone is located inside the vagina on the anterior (front) wall.
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What is chlamydia
This STI is very similar to gonorrhea in the way it is spread and the symptoms it produces. It is common and affects approximately 4 million women annually.
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What is fellatio
The term for oral stimulation of the penis.
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What is the vas deferens
This part of the male anatomy is cut and tied off during a vasectomy.
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What is the morning-after pill (EC, Preven, Plan B)
This type of pill prevents pregnancy and does not cause an abortion; rather, it prevents fertilization of an egg to halt pregnancy.
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What is the mons pubis
This fatty area on women protects the pubic bone during intercourse.
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What is syphilis
This STI is formed by the spirochete organism which is wormlike, spiral-shaped and wiggles vigorously when viewed under a microscope. It infects the person by burrowing into the moist, mucous-covered lining of the mouth or genitals. There are three stages
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What is inter-sexed
This term describes people who have biological characteristics of both the male and female sexes.
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What is 5.1-5.9 in
The length of the average adult male penis when erect is this many inches.
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What is surgical sterilization
This method of birth control, available for both men and women, is permanent.
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What is a hood piercing
This female genital piercing goes through the fold of skin surrounding the clitoris.
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What is genital herpes
This virus causes blistering, rashes, and sores on the genitals, mouth or anus. There is no treatment.
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What is areola
The term for the colored skin around the nipple.
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Who is Priapus
This Greek fertility god (Roman: Mutinus Mutunus) was known for his enormous, always erect penis.
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What is the NuvaRing
This method of birth control is inserted into the vagina and replaced once per month.
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What are pelvic floor muscles (Kegel muscles)
Women can "work out" these muscles by doing Kegel exercises.
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What are genital warts
This STI causes small bumps or a rash to form on the genitals, mouth, and possibly within the anus.
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What is nymphomania
The term for uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire in a woman.
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What is the erectile bone (baculum)
The human penis does not have this feature, making it different from all other mammals.
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What is 5% (From that 5% come nearly 50% of the nation's abortions.)
The percentage of women aged 15-44 in the US who are not using any contraceptive method during sex.
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