The Main Reason That Many Adolescents Rely on the Withdrawal

question 8

Multiple Choice

The main reason that many adolescents rely on the withdrawal method is that it

• A) prevents sexually transmitted diseases but not pregnancy.
• B) does not require advance planning.
• C) is often more effective than birth control pills.
• D) is about as effective as condoms in "real world" conditions because so many adolescents use condoms incorrectly.

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