People often date to find companionship and support and to develop new friendships.
While having a discussion with Paul, Elena pays careful attention when Paul speaks and repeats the information back to him to make sure she understands him.Which relationship skill does Elena use?
Which could be harmful to the fetus if consumed during pregnancy?
Which action best demonstrates openness?
Why can't most STIs be transmitted through casual contact with people or contaminated objects?
Paul and Emilka have a child together. If Paul decides to leave Emilka and the baby, how will his legal obligations change?
Which service is provided by the National Sexual Assault Hotline?
Why is drinking alcohol considered a high-risk behavior in contracting an STI?
Drinking alcohol is considered high-risk because it lowers inhibitions and impairs judgment, making a person more likely to engage in unsafe sexual behavior, such as not using protection or having sex with multiple partners.
If you think you may have an STI and would like to get more information, where can you learn more about STIs? Name at least three resources.
Places that provide various resouces about STIs can include schools, county health agencies, health clinics, online health sites, and private doctors' offices.
Explain some emotional, physical, and social reasons why someone would choose to remain abstinent.
Sexual activity can lead to STIs, risk of pregnancy, social stresses on relationships (negative influence on relationships with parents and possibly friends), emotional stress such as loss of self-respect, trust issues developing if one partner is hurt by the other, etc.
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