Question: Fertility is a person’s ability to:

Answer: reproduce

Question: The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account:

Answer: human error

Question: Male condoms:

Answer: are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently, can be purchased with a spermicide, and help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections.

Question: A safe lubricant to use with condoms is:

Answer: water-based lubricant. Unsafe lubricants include petroleum jelly, hand lotion, and baby oil.

Question: The first widely used form of birth control used by women was:

Answer: the diaphragm

Question: Diaphragms:

Answer: create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.

Question: A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that:

Answer: does not require a fitting from a doctor.

Question: Oral contraceptive pills are:

Answer: up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly.

Question: Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the:

Answer: fear of decreased sexual performance.

Question: An IUD:

Answer: offers long-term protection from pregnancy.