I was listening to the Michael Baisden show today and he had a couple listeners act as contestant in a little sex education trivia challenge hosted by some “doctor”.  I don’t know this “doctor’s” credentials but some of the answers she gave made me question her knowledge.

The answers to a couple of the questions I found to be somewhat questionable.   But one was downright wrong!  It makes me wonder how many people out there know the real answer, medical and nonmedical.  This was something I learned way back in Biology and if doctors don’t know it, then I wonder…

The question is: What does “Pap” stand for in “Pap Smear”?  I won’t give the answer yet, but does anyone know?  (Hint: The answer on the Michael Baisden show was wrong.)

Question 2:  How long does the sperm stay active in the vagina after intercourse?  I agreed with one of the contestants and I have to say I doubted the “doctor’s” answer.  I wonder where to find the real answer to this.

Question 3: What is the largest errogenous zone in the woman?  Again, I agreed with the contestants on various grounds.  The doctor had a different answer but how can you really test this question out?

Question 4: What hormone do males and females release to attract each other?  Easy, pheromones.  However, I don’t know if pheromones can really be classed as a hormone.  Yes, it is like a hormone.  However, in biology, you will learn that a hormone is a released or secreted substance that has actions on another cell or organ.  Pheromones are substances that are released and act as an attractant or repellent.  In other words, it is like a fragrance or odor.  Correct me if I am wrong, but they are not quite the same, so I have a problem with the terminology.  Perhaps I am too pedantic.

I didn’t hear all the other questions and answers but I wonder if they were accurate.  With the trouble we have in sex education, we shouldn’t propagate false information.

So, tell me, what is your sexual IQ?