1. If a woman has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy, it can make her baby sick.
2. A woman who is menstruating is sick.
3. A sexually active girl or woman cannot become pregnant, during the 'safe time' of the month.
4. Masturbation is totally harmless, and many people masturbate at some time during their lives.
5. A woman will not get pregnant if her partner pulls his penis out from her vagina before he ejaculates.
6. People with HIV do not need safer sex information.
7. Women can always tell if they have a sexually transmitted infection.
8. People can get infected with HIV and not know.
9. Married couples may be at risk of sexually transmitted infections.
10. If a woman's menstrual cycle is irregular, she cannot get pregnant.
11. Condoms provide excellent protection against pregnancy and HIV/STIs.
12. If a woman douches (washes inside her vagina) after sex, she will not get pregnant.
13. Lesbians or women who have sex with other women cannot get HIV and AIDS.

1. True: Syphilis, HIV and genital herpes can be passed from mother to baby. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea can cause ye infections in babies.
2. False: Menstruation is not an illness, although many women get backache or stomach cramps.
3. True: but it is not easy to recognise the safe time.
4. True
5. False: because some sperm may be released before ejaculation.
6. False: People with HIV are often sexually active and need information like anyone else.
7. False: STIs are often hard to detect in women.
8. True: HIV itself has no symptoms.
9. True: Married couples may have other sexual partners. You need to assess each individual's risk of infection.
10. False: A woman can become pregnant around the time of ovulation regardless of the length of her cycle.
11. True: Condoms are the best protection if used properly
12. False: Douching does not protect against pregnancy, it can increase the risk of infection.
13. False: Lesbians are people too and any person can contract HIV if they have any "at risk" sexual or drug taking practices.

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