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Which contraceptive methods are most effective?
If you protecting against STDs or HIV I would say that condoms are but if you are trying to avoid getting pregnant, the ones implanted like IUD would be the most effective.
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Which ones do most teens use? Why?
The ones I think most teens use are condoms. They are easier because you don't need them prescribed and they are easier to bring around. They are also the ones you hear more about.
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What is the most effective non-prescription method?
The most effective one would be condoms.
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How do you use the decision-making process to make healthy choices around sexual health?
You can decision-making to decide if you should use contraception and if so, what type to use.
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What is the most common STD? How common is it?
The most common one is HPV. Most people that have it don't know they have it because they don't get any symptoms.
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How does a person decide which method of contraception to use?
The person would consider the pros and cons and then pick the one they thought would be best for them.
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Which, if any, of these methods make the most sense for teens to use? Why?
I think that condoms make the most sense because they don't require you to use spermicides with them and you don't have to go to the doctor before.
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What is the biggest difference between condoms and other non-prescription methods of birth control?
Unlike other non-prescription methods, condoms protect against HIV and STDs.
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What are some ways to communicate decisions about whether or when to engage in sexual behaviors, and to practice safer sex?
You can practice ahead of time what you would say and what you would say if they gave a disagreement. You could also try to see where the other person is coming from and try to understand their viewpoint.
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What behaviors increase one’s risk of contracting STDs?
Not using a condom can increase your chances. Another way your risk increases is if you or your partner have had multiple partners and they haven't been tested for STDs.
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How important is it for a male to be involved in his female partner's use of contraception?
I would say that it is pretty important because if she chose to use contraception he would want to know in case he was allergic or if he disagreed with a certain type. He also needs to keep in mind though that it is her choice in the end.
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Many girls who are having sexual intercourse wait until they suspect they are pregnant before they go to a family planning clinic Then they ask for a pregnancy test. Why wouldn't they go earlier to get contraception?
It could be that they didn't know they were pregnant, they didn't want people to know unless they were sure, or they might have had an allergic reaction to the contraception.
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How can someone encourage a partner to use condoms?
They can explain why it is important to them and help them to see it is safer for both them and the other person.
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Explain the laws related to reproductive and sexual health care.
There are many and they are the right to life, the right to health, the right to education, the right to be free from torture, the right to privacy, and the prohibition of discrimination.
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How would you demonstrate skills to communicate about STD and HIV prevention and testing?
I would tell my partner that I want to stay safe so I feel like it would be a good idea to get tested.
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How many teenagers talk to their parents about contraception? Why is that so?
Out of most teenagers, 52% have talked about condoms and 49% have talked about other forms. The numbers aren't that high because many find it hard to bring up or are afraid of how their parents will react.
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How would you counsel a friend who was having sexual intercourse without using contraception or condoms?
I don't think I have a right to tell someone what they can or can't do but I would make them aware of the risks and let them come to the final decision on their own.
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By combining condoms with any of the other prescription or non-prescription contraceptive methods, couples can increase their protection against both pregnancy and HIV, and other STDs. Why do you think that few teenage couples combine condom use with another method of contraception?
I think that it is because condoms already have a high chance of protecting against HIV and STDs so they may think that using another method isn't necessary.
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What behaviors increase one’s risk of becoming pregnant?
The way is if you have sex without contraception. The other is if you have sex during or a few days before your ovulation since those days you have a higher chance of getting pregnant.
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How can you develop short and long-term goals that will maintain sexual health and avoid STDs and unintended pregnancies?
If you are doing the rhythm method, you can keep track of your menstrual cycle. If you are doing other methods, you can get yourself into a habit of using contraception.
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