----- Original Message ----- From: "Deborah Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Killer Bs Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 4:50 PM Subject: Re: Abstinence education Re: Liberal Talkradio Network To Launch March 31
> [Of course, _incorrect_ use of condoms fails not only > at pregnancy prevention but STD prevention as well, > and engaging in oral sex without some kind of barrier > will allow transmission of various diseases like > syphilis.] The information that I have is that a good faith effort to use condoms will significantly reduce but not eliminate the chance of pregnancy and STD. The numbers that I remember for pregnancy is that the effectiveness of the pill is in the high 90%s and the effectiveness of condoms is around 90% in preventing pregnancy. If you want cites, I'm sure I can pull them. I've taught sex education courses that included the following. "The only way to be 100% sure of not catching a STD is abstinence. Having sex only with a single long term partner that you know did not have an STD is the next most effective. The use of condoms greatly decreases the chances of catching an STD, but sex with multiple partners of unknown health still poses a significant risk." Dan M. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
