Which effects are benefits to staying abstinent? Check all that apply.eliminating the risk of contracting HIV and other STDsincreasing stresspreventing pregnancybuilding mutual respect among partners avoiding negative emotional consequences of sexual activityreducing the chance of endangering long-term goals
spongecervical capspermicides✔ male condom
The [___] is a small, flexible rod inserted under a person’s skin that releases hormones to prevent fertilization.
pill✔ patchimplantinjection
sponge✔ diaphragmIUDmale condom
The CDC reports that the percentage of girls aged 15–19 who have had sex was 51% in 1988 and 44% in 2013, while the percentage of boys the same age was 60% in 1988 and 47% in 2013. Annie and Skylar have been dating for two years, but Annie wishes to remain abstinent. Lately, Skylar has been hinting that he would like to begin having sex. He tells Annie that it seems like most teenagers have had sex, and that more and more teenaged couples are doing it these days. How can Annie use the CDC data to evaluate Skylar's claims?
true✔ false
more than✔ less thanequal to
✔ falsetrue
reevaluate✔ stay true toeliminate
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