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9. Abstinence is the most effective method of avoiding HIV infection.
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Truth. Not having sexual intercourse is the safest, simplest, most effective way to avoid pregnancy,
HIVand other STD.
10. Condoms are effective because they don't break easily and they don't leak.
TRUTH. Condoms are very effective, depending on how carefully they are used. They are also
good protection against sexually transmitted disease (STD), including HIV. Condoms are inspected
before being marketed, and safety regulations require that condoms be able to hold a large
amount of air without breaking. Condoms should not be exposed to heat or Vaseline, as both can
cause the rubber to deteriorate which increases chances of breaking.
11. Sharing needles to inject drugs is one way to get HIV.
Truth.
Blood with HIV in it may be left in the needle and passed on to the next user.
12. If.aguy pulls his penis out of a girl in time (before he ejaculates), he can be sure to
prevent pregnancy.
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Myth. As soon as a male gets an erection, fluid can carry enough sperm into his urethra to escape
into the vagina and cause pregnancy, even before ejaculation. Men have no control over the release
of this fluid. Withdrawal may, however, offer some protection. It is better than nothing for couples
who have unprotected sex.
13. A contraceptive sponge offers protection against pregnancy for a full day.
Truth.
The sponge contains enough spermicide to kill sperm for up to 24 hours.
14. Pregnant women who are infectedwithHIV can pass it on to the baby before it is born.
Truth. HIV can be passed on to the fetus in the womb, or to the baby during birth or breastfeeding.
About three out of every ten babies born to HIV -infected mothers will develop HIV.
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