Which contraceptive method best protects against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
a. Periodic abstinence
b. Barrier methods
c. Hormonal methods
d. They all offer about the same protection.
B
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A Periodic abstinence offers no protection against STIs or HIV.
B Barrier methods such as condoms best protect against STIs and HIV.
C Hormonal methods such as birth control pills offer no protection against STIs or HIV.
D Periodic abstinence and hormonal methods ("the pill") offer no protection against STIs or HIV.
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