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Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions Answers

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Which effects are benefits to staying abstinent? Check all that apply.eliminating the risk of contracting HIV and other STDsincreasing stresspreventing pregnancybuilding mutual respect among partners avoiding negative emotional consequences of sexual activityreducing the chance of endangering long-term goals

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eliminating the risk of contracting HIV and other STDs
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increasing stress
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preventing pregnancy
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building mutual respect among partners
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avoiding negative emotional consequences of sexual activity
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reducing the chance of endangering long-term goals
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What are risk factors challenging abstinence? Check all that apply.low self-esteemalcohol and drugsprior sexual activitydating younger peoplefriends who are sexually active

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low self-esteem
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alcohol and drugs
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prior sexual activity
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dating younger people
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friends who are sexually active
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According to this passage, which statements about abstinence are true? Check all that apply.Abstinence includes not kissing.All teens are capable of abstinence.A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex.Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality.Abstinence includes not touching another person’s genitals.

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Abstinence includes not kissing.
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All teens are capable of abstinence.
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A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex.
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Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality.
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Abstinence includes not touching another person’s genitals.
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Gina is a friend of Nicole's. What advice should Gina give Nicole? Check all that apply.“You can still contract STDs even if you’re not engaging in sexual intercourse.”“Is this something you’ve discussed with Anthony and are ready to do?”“Anthony won’t respect you if you don’t eventually have sex with him.”“If you think it’s a good idea, go for it.”“Being abstinent means avoiding all sexual activities, not just sex.”

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“You can still contract STDs even if you’re not engaging in sexual intercourse.”
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“Is this something you’ve discussed with Anthony and are ready to do?”
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“Anthony won’t respect you if you don’t eventually have sex with him.”
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“If you think it’s a good idea, go for it.”
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“Being abstinent means avoiding all sexual activities, not just sex.”
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What would be the right way to support Jason? Check all that apply.Remind him of the importance of practicing safe sex despite being in a committed relationship.Explain that sex has emotional consequences that he might not have been prepared for.Tell him to not worry; Carlos loves him so it will probably get better over time.Explain that even though he has already had sex, it is ok to change his mind.Suggest that he talk to a trusted adult.

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Remind him of the importance of practicing safe sex despite being in a committed relationship.
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Explain that sex has emotional consequences that he might not have been prepared for.
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Tell him to not worry; Carlos loves him so it will probably get better over time.
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Explain that even though he has already had sex, it is ok to change his mind.
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Suggest that he talk to a trusted adult.
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more than
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less than
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