1. Let’s Talk About Sex Let’s Get The Ball Rolling
Hunter College Introduction to Media 180 Campaign
Damion Allen
Christina Gerasimovich
Matthew Keenan
Andres Oyola

2. What are STDs/STIs? STD- Sexually transmitted disease
STI- Sexually transmitted infection
STIs are infections what are transmitted through sexual activity (oral, vaginal, anal) and can become STDs overtime.
STDs can be spread in three forms: Bacterial, Viral and Parasitic.
Bacterial STDs are gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and syphilis
Viral STDs are Genital Herpes, Oral Herpes (cold sores), HIV/AIDS, and HPV
Parasitic STDs are Pubic Lice (Crabs), Scabies and Trichomoniasis

3. How do I get an STD/STI?
You can get an STI by having intimate sexual contact with someone who already has the infection.
STIs are spread during vaginal, anal, or oral sex or during genital touching. So it’s possible to get some STIs without having intercourse. Not all STIs are spread the same way.
You can’t tell if a person is infected because many STIs have no symptoms. But STIs can still be passed from person to person even if there are no symptoms

4. What are the symptoms?

5. What should I do if I think I have an STI?
You should go see a medical provider and get tested right away.
It’s also a good idea to hold off on having sexual contact with anyone until you know for sure what is going on and whether or not you have a STD. 
People with multiple sexual partners, those who think they may have been exposed, those who’ve had unprotected sex with a partner whose health status was unknown, or anyone who has symptoms of an STD should definitely get tested.

6. How soon should I get tested after having unprotected sex?
If you think you’ve been exposed to an STD, go to your health care provider to get tested.
Sometimes symptoms of an STD will show up just a couple of days after becoming infected, and sometimes it can take months.
If you think you may have been exposed, it is very important to not engage in sexual activity until you are tested and treated, if necessary.
Remember, many infections do not cause any symptoms but they can still be transmitted to another person during sex. If you believe you may be at risk for having an infection, get tested.

7. How do I prevent STDs/STIs?
Although abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent STIs, if you are sexually active you can greatly reduce your risk of STIs by:
- Always using a condom. Always. Hormonal birth control (pill, patch, shot) only protects against pregnancy.
- Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask your partner about their sexual health or to get tested before you engage in sexual intercourse.

8. Condom Negotiation
Sometimes, your partner may complain or be reluctant to wear a condom.
You must advocate for yourself and your health and insist on being protected.
Explain to your partner that knowing that you are both safe will make for a more enjoyable experience.
Experiment with different kinds of condom shape, sizes, textures, and flavors to find one you both like.
If you decide that wearing a condom is a must, be strong and stick to your decision by practicing “No condom, No sex.”

9. Contraception and Pregnancy
There are a variety of methods of birth control
Hormonal or surgical contraception are the most effective, with correct usage, about 99.9% effective.
Barrier methods, (condom, diaphragm, female condom) are less effective because they have higher probabilities of failure.
However, you should always use a condom to prevent STIs even if you are using birth control!

11. Implant Prices: (estimate) With Medicaid: Free or small co-pay
Implanon or Nexplanon - match stick size rod that’s inserted under the skin of your upper arm. The implant releases hormones that keep your ovaries from releasing eggs and thicken your cervical mucus, which helps to block sperm from getting to the egg in the first place. Effective about three years
Prices: (estimate)
With Medicaid: Free or small co-pay
With insurance: Usually the cost of your co-pay
Without insurance: About $479 to have an implant inserted at Title X/low-cost (about $162 to have it removed; $ to insert at other providers.
Payment assistance: Monthly payments of about $100 for six months (total cost $595). Contact the manufacturer at

12. Implant Side Effects
Change in period flow and/or irregular bleeding for the first 6-12 months of use.
Less common side effects are:
Change in sex drive
discoloring or scarring of the skin over the implant
headache
rarely, an infection or pain in the arm
nausea
pain at the insertion site
sore breasts
weight gain

13. I.U.D
Mirena or Paraguard - The IUD is a little, t-shaped piece of plastic that gets put in your uterus to mess with the way sperm can move and prevent them from fertilizing an egg. They offer years of protection—between five and twelve, depending on the type you get. And if you want to get pregnant, you can have the IUD removed at any time.
Prices for Mirena (estimate)
With Medicaid: Free or a small co-pay
With insurance: Usually the cost of your co-pay
Without insurance: About $490 to insert a Mirena at Title X/low-cost health centers (removal costs about $118); $1000 at other health centers.
Payment assistance: Monthly payments of $35 for two years (total cost $844).
To see how this translates over a year, here’s what it would cost to pay for Mirena month-to- month at full price:
Cost per month over one year: $40 a Title X/low-cost health centers or $83
Cost per month over five years: $8 at Title X/low-cost health centers or $17 at other providers
Prices for ParaGard (estimate)
Without insurance: About $399 to insert/remove at Title X/low-cost health centers (removal costs about $118); $650 at other providers.
Payment assistance: Monthly payments of $41 for one year (total cost $494).

14. I.U.D Side effects mild to moderate pain when the IUD is put in
cramping or backache for a few days
spotting between periods in the first 3–6 months 
irregular periods in the first 3–6 months — with Mirena 
heavier periods and worse menstrual cramps — with ParaGard

15. Pill and Patch
Pill - A variety of brands available. You must take it every day. Works by:
-Preventing ovulation
-Keeping the mucus in the cervix thick and impenetrable to sperm
- the lining of the uterus thin
Patch (Ortho Evra) - The patch is worn for one week on the upper arm, shoulder, upper back, abdomen, or hip.  After one week, the old patch is removed and a new patch is applied; this is done for three weeks. During the fourth week, no patch is worn; the menstrual period occurs during this week.

16. Ring and Shot
Ring (NuvaRing) - a small, bendable ring that you insert into your vagina. You leave it in place for three weeks at a time, then take it out for the fourth week. The ring works by giving off hormones that prevent your ovaries from releasing eggs. The hormones also thicken your cervical mucus, which helps to block sperm from getting to the egg in the first place.
Shot (Depo-Provera) - A shot that you get once a month from your doctor. Works the same way as the ring, the patch, and the pill.

17. Side Effects
Most common side effects for the pills, patch, ring and, shot are:
- bleeding between periods (most often with progestin-only pills)
- breast tenderness
- nausea and vomiting

18. Remember:
Contraception does not protect against STDs/STIs. Always use a condom even when using birth control.
Same sex couples should also remember to use condoms, even though they may not need to protect against pregnancy.

19. Sexual Violence Prevention
When approaching sexual intercourse its important to understand enthusiastic consent.
Rather than “no means no”, look for your partner to say “Yes!”
Just because someone is not exactly saying “no” does NOT mean they want to have sex with you or perform a certain sex act.
Be respectful of your partner’s boundaries and comfort. Do not push your partner to do things he/she does not feel comfortable doing.

20. Some Statistics 38% of rapists are a friend of acquaintance
44% of sexual assault victims are under the age of 18, 80% are under 30
Each year there are about 207,754 victims of sexual assault.
54% of assaults are not reported to the police
97% of rapists will never spend a day in jail
Approximately 2/3 of assaults are committed by someone who knows the victim
38% of rapists are a friend of acquaintance *

21. Drugs and Alcohol
In many states, an intoxicated person is not legally able to give consent for sex.
An unconscious body is not an invitation for sex.
Drugs and alcohol can impair your judgment, use the buddy system in unfamiliar places and do not drink from a cup left unattended! Even at a bar!
Flirting or wearing sexy clothes is not “asking for it.” Nothing ever makes it okay to attack another person.

22. Where to Get Help
If you are assaulted or raped, call the police and a trusted friend or family member. Preserve all your clothes and do not bathe or clean yourself. Get medical attention ASAP.
Seek counseling. You can contact RAINN, a national victim assistance organization, at HOPE or rainn.org. RAINN will connect you to a rape crisis center in your area.

23. Healthy and Safe Sex
Talk about what you want to get out of sex so both people are on the same page, be honest. Are you looking for a relationship or is this no strings attached?
Ask your partner and tell them what you like and what you don’t like.
Be respectful of each other’s bodies, desires, and boundaries
Use protection! Birth control and condoms!
If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe at any moment, stop immediately and leave.

24. Myths and Facts about Sex

25. Can I get STDs from a toilet seat? Yes & No
No. Bacterial and viral STDs/STIs are transmitted from one person to another by way of vaginal, anal or oral sex or through intimate sexual contact (i.e., hand jobs, genital-to-genital contact without penetration, etc.). Another way that STDs can be transmitted is from an infected pregnant woman to her fetus or baby during childbirth. Some infections, such as Hepatitis B and HIV are sexually transmitted but can also be transmitted from an infected person to another through direct blood-to- blood contact (i.e. sharing an intravenous needle).
Yes. Parasitic STDs/STIs such as crabs (pubic lice), scabies and can indeed be contracted though physical contact with infested bed sheets, toilets, clothing, towels, etc.

26. Can I get an STD through oral sex?
Yes. Although oral sex is often considered “safer” than vaginal or anal intercourse, it is still possible for STDs to be transmitted. You can make oral sex even safer by using a latex condom or dental dam, which is a latex rectangle that can be placed between the mouth and the vagina, vulva, or anus.

27. Is “pulling out” a reliable method?
Not really. Withdrawal, or “pulling out” can reduce the risk of getting pregnant, but it is far from a reliable method. First, even before a guy ejaculates, he can discharge a small amount of fluid (pre-cum) that contains sperm. Second, in the heat of the moment, finding the willingness to, and ensuring the right timing for pulling out can be tricky.

28. Don’t guys always want sex?
No. It’s hard break away from stereotypes but just as it is unfair for us to say that girls never want to have sex, its unfair for us to say that guys always want sex. Sex drive varies from person to person, no matter what if they are male or female. There is nothing wrong with your or your man if he just isn’t in the mood sometimes. It doesn’t make him any less of a man.

29. Can I get pregnant during my period?
Yes. There is a chance that you can get pregnant if you have sex during your period. Once in the vagina, sperm can stay alive for several days—that  means that, even if the last time you had sex was three days ago during your period, you could now be ovulating and therefore you could get pregnant.

30. A girl can get pregnant even if…?
you have sex standing up.
the girl is on top.
you have sex in a hot tub or a swimming pool.
you jump up and down immediately after sex.
the girl douches, takes a bath, or urinates immediately after sex.
it's your first time.
you're both virgins.
the guy pulls out before he ejaculates or if he doesn't go all the way in.
the girl doesn't have an orgasm.
the guy and the girl don't orgasm at the same time.
the girl pushes really hard on her belly button after sex.
the girl makes herself sneeze for fifteen minutes after sex.
Any time you have sexual intercourse there is a chance you can get pregnant so always use protection!

31. Can I use a condom more than once?
Once a condom has been removed from its wrapper, you have to use it or lose it. And once a condom has been used during sex, it is no longer good—throw it away!

32. THANK YOU! Let’s Talk About Sex!
Be safe, respectful, and true to yourself!
And most importantly...
Let’s Talk About Sex!