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1. |
There
is no method of contraception that is 100% effective. |
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2. |
A woman who does not use any form of birth control has an 85% chance
of getting pregnant within one year. |
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3. |
For
birth control methods to be effective, they must be used correctly
and consistantly. |
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4. |
Taking
medications, such as antibiotics, can reduce the effectiveness of
birth control pills. |
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5. |
When used correctly, condoms (rubbers) can greatly reduce the risk
of pregnancy and STDs, such as herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia,
hepatitis B, and AIDS. |
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6. |
At
least one in four Americans will have a sexually transmitted infection/disease
(STD) at some time in their lives. |
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Every day, over 35,000 Americans get an STD. |
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8. |
STDs
can be passed from one person to another through vaginal, anal or
oral intercourse. |
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Some
STDs, such as syphilis and herpes, can be passed through kissing. |
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10. |
Birth
control pills and diaphragms do not protect against STDs. |
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11. |
Though the likelihood of getting genital warts can be decreased by
condom use, contagious warts may exist elsewhere (such as on buttocks,
inner thighs, outer lips). |
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12. |
Dental
dams or plastic wrap need to be used in oral sex to prevent the transmission
of STDs. |
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13. |
For
additional protection against STDs, latex condoms can be used in conjunction
with a spermicide. (However, if a person is allergic to spermicide,
the resulting irritation can increase the potential for infection). |
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14. |
When
using a latex condom it is very important that you DO NOT use an oil-based
lubricant (such as massage oil, baby oil or vaseline). Oil can damage
the latex very quickly destroying the condom. (Use water-based lubricants,
such as Astroglide or Probe, instead). |
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Many
people with STDs, such as gonorrhea, HIV+, chlamydia, and herpes,
show absolutely NO visible symptoms. |
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16. |
Medical
tests can determine if you or your partner have an STD. |
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17. |
Some
STDs can be easily treated and cured. |
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18. |
Some
STDs may stay in the system causing health problems or requiring medications
forever. |
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19. |
Some
STDs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can cause sterility in a man
or a woman, rendering them unable to ever conceive a child. |
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20. |
The
more sexual partners you have the greater your risk of acquiring an
STD. |
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