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Shelles

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Why is it recommended that only polyurethane or latex condoms be used to protect against pregnancy and STIs?
 
  a. Disease-causing viruses can pass through the pores in lambskin condoms.
  b. Lambskin condoms are lubricated with Vaseline, which causes them to break.
  c. Latex and polyurethane condoms never expire.
  d. Latex and polyurethane condoms always have a reservoir tip, which limits breakage.

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Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?
 
  a. Seminal fluid sticks to the vaginal walls, preventing sperm from being killed.
  b. It may push sperm through the cervix faster than had a person not douched.
  c. Semen is an acid-like substance that counteracts the effects of douching.
  d. Douching kills bacteria that helps sperm swim to the fallopian tubes.


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javimendoza7

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Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Jun 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

JaynaD87

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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