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Covering It All: Don't Neglect Condoms for Prevention

By Joseph DiNorcia Jr, SIECUS

October 29, 2009 - 6:00am

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Condoms are affordable, easy to use with the proper instruction, and extraordinarily effective in preventing both STDs, including HIV, and pregnancy if used consistently and correctly. Why aren't more of us using them?

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Is Birth Control Safe? Are Certain Brands Best?

By Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

October 23, 2009 - 6:00am

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On the whole, methods of birth control are safe. Both pregnancy and birth control carry risks, the level of which depend on a range of personal health factors and considerations.

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