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What you need to know
One of the toughest decisions that a lot of 1._____________ face is whether to have sex. If people decide to have sex, it means they must also take responsibility to protect themselves from unplanned 2. _____________ and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
In the United States, the teenage pregnancy rate is higher than in many other 3. _____________. Approximately 750,000 teens become pregnant every 4. _____________ and most didn't plan on becoming pregnant. In addition to preventing unplanned pregnancies, people who have sex must protect themselves from STDs. For those having sex, 5. _____________ must always be used every time to protect against STDs.
The most effective way to prevent pregnancy and STDs is 6. _____________. Couples who do decide to have sex can choose from many effective 7. _____________ methods.
Available at: http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/contraception/contraception.html
Accessed on May 25, 2010.