Tuesday, February 13, 2007

National 'sex quiz' reveals British ignorance

A national "sex quiz" has has revealed widespread confusion and misunderstandings about some of the facts of life.

One in three people thinks vigorous exercise, visiting the bathroom or washing after sex will stop her getting pregnant, and half of people do not know when a woman is most fertile.

Nearly nine in 10 had no idea how long sperm could live inside the female body, precipitating pregnancy.

Launching Contraceptive Awareness Week, the Family Planning Association said the results of its sex quiz showed sex and relationships education "must become a statutory subject in the national curriculum".

You can take the sex quiz here.

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