Imagine You Are Embarking on a Sexual Relationship with Your

question 45

Essay

Imagine you are embarking on a sexual relationship with your first partner or a new partner. How would you bring up the matter of STDs and what to do about them? Try to imagine the actual conversation you would have and what the difficulties might be.

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Definitions:

Perineum

The region of the body between the anus and the genitals, present in both males and females.

Peritoneum

A membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs, playing a role in their support and protection.

Areola

A ring of darkened skin around the nipple of the breast.

Oocytes

Female reproductive cells, or eggs, which are produced in the ovaries and, when fertilized by sperm, can develop into an embryo.