In Addition to the Avoidance of Pregnancy,an Advantage of Abstinence

question 119

Multiple Choice

In addition to the avoidance of pregnancy,an advantage of abstinence is that it

• A)lets partners get to know and trust one other before greater intimacy.
• B)increases the sexual tensions which will culminate in the first intercourse.
• C)gives partners a chance to check out each other's sexual histories.
• D)builds character.

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