Which of the following is an effective communication strategy that can be used when speaking with one's partner about sexually transmitted infections?
a. wait until you are sexually intimate to start communicating
b. be spontaneous and say whatever comes to mind
c. ask your partner to share his or her thoughts immediately
d. decide beforehand what you and your partner are comfortable doing sexually
Question 2
Sarah is being very conscientious about minimizing her risks for STIs. She is following many of the suggestions given to her by a sexuality educator. What other suggestion would you make to her?
a. Abstain from intercourse for the rest of your life and then you will be safe.
b. Initiate a sexual relationship with your potential partner instead of getting to know him or her.
c. Make sure that you are free of STIs, because if you are, then your potential partner is, too.
d. Limit your number of sexual partners.
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