What behavior method is most likely to prevent a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
a. Prophylactic oral antibiotics
b. Oral contraceptives
c. Abstinence
d. Condom with spermicide
ANS: C
Abstinence or lifelong monogamy of both sexual partners in a relationship are the only sure prevention against STDs. Antibiotics treat but do not prevent STDs. Oral contraceptives do not prevent STDs. Condoms may help prevent STDs, but they are not completely effective.
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