Which statement accurately describes the development of an adolescent boy’s capacity to procreate?

a) Adolescent boys are discouraged from engaging in sexual activities before marriage.
b) Sexual experimenting before marriage is encouraged to prove the adolescent boy can perform sexually.
c) The inability to sexually “perform” is treated by soaking the penis in hot wax in an effort to encourage more blood flow to the area.
d) Gaining premarital experience is intended to increase the adolescent’s attractiveness.


Answer: b

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