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'''Contraception''' (Lat. ''against conception'') generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy ('''birth control'''). There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The safest and most effective form of birth control is [[abstinence]]. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy, but in common parlance, abstinence is the first line of protection.

'''Contraception''' (Lat. ''against conception'') generally refers to methods of preventing pregnancy ('''birth control'''). There are many different methods, each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. The most conservative form of birth control is [[abstinence]], although studies have shown that teenagers who are taught abstinence-only sex education have the highest rates of [[teenage pregnancy]] and [[sexually transmitted disease]]s. The argument could be made that this is not actually "birth control" as there was never a risk for a pregnancy, but in common parlance, abstinence is the first line of protection.

Except for condoms, most methods offer little protection against [[STD|sexually transmitted disease]]s.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control/BI99999</ref> Many conservatives are opposed to teaching minors about contraception in the fear that it will encourage promiscuous behavior or sex before marriage. <ref>http://www.gospelhour.net/2134.html</ref>

Except for condoms, most methods offer little protection against [[STD|sexually transmitted disease]]s.<ref>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control/BI99999</ref> Many conservatives are opposed to teaching minors about contraception in the sincere but misguided belief that it will encourage promiscuous behavior or sex before marriage. <ref>http://www.gospelhour.net/2134.html</ref>

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