Discussion Board Directions:
- Answer the required questions and/or choose accordingly from the options below.
- You should answer 6 questions in total.
- Each answer should be 150 words maximum.
- Answers to questions should cite information and concepts discussed in:
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 15
- Articles and Video Clips: Chapter 10
- Articles and Video Clips: Chapter 11
- Articles and Video Clips: Chapter 15
- Review the Discussion Rubric before submitting your work.
Chapter 10
Question 1 is Required
- Use information from Chapter 10 to help you determine each of the following three couples best two choices for contraception. Make sure you provide a rationale for each of your choices.
Couple 1--Veronica and Perry have been dating for two years. They are both college students working part-time. They have decided to add sexual intimacy to their monogamous relationship, but do not want to have children at this time. Veronica has a good memory but smokes daily. Perry is allergic to latex but is very comfortable with lots of foreplay. Both like to plan ahead, and neither have had much sexual experience.
1st choice: _________________________________
2nd choice: _________________________________
Couple 2--Caine and Jessica are extremely busy people, both working full-time, taking several college classes, and helping out with their own families. They are getting married next month, and do not plan to have sex until after the wedding. They want their wedding night to be special, but definitely do not want a baby nine months later. Jessica doesn't know that Caine has had two other short-term relationships in which he did engage in sexual intercourse. Jessica's mother died of ovarian cancer, which is why she has to help her father with some younger siblings whenever possible. Jessica doesn't like to touch her own genitals, but would let Caine help her with getting more comfortable with this. Caine smokes, but Jessica is pretty health conscious.
1st choice: _________________________________
2nd choice: _________________________________
Couple 3--Joe and Suzanne just met three months ago in a local nightclub. They both like to party and have had multiple partners. Suzanne even has a 3-year-old daughter from a previous relationship but doesn’t want more children right now. Joe doesn't like condoms, and Suzanne hates to plan ahead for sex—both like it to be spontaneous and unencumbered. Both are in good health, and although Joe's memory is excellent, Suzanne is sometimes forgetful.
1st choice: _________________________________
2nd choice: _________________________________
Choose any two of the remaining questions: - Who is responsible for preventing a pregnancy? Who should initiate a discussion of birth control methods? Who should pay for the device used or the medical appointment needed? How do you resolve conflicts about which method to use?
- Should the government play a role in regulating access to contraception and/or abortion services for minors? For adults?
- Why has this culture focused on women’s fertility more than men’s? Does it make sense to do this from a biological and/or social perspective?
Chapter 11
Required:
- Describe five life conditions that should ideally be met before having a child. Be as specific as possible. Read at least one student discussion and comment about any differences between yours and theirs.
Choose any one question:
- Describe the effects non-sexual procreative techniques has already had and will have on sexual expression.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a parent. How do committed relationships in which the partners decide to remain childless differ from those with children?
- Compare the beliefs of individuals who hold strong pro-choice values with those of individuals who are anti-abortion.
Chapter 15
Choose any two questions:
- Develop a script for how to talk to a new partner about STIs and safe sex. Assume that you’ve already had three dates and at least one of you is interested in engaging in sexual contact. Why did you choose the tactic you used to discuss precautions?
- Why is knowing a potential partner’s sexual history important?
- Why is early detection of STDs/STIs important?
- What is the difference between bacterial and viral STIs and why is it important?