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If you are having intercourse, using a condom makes sense for lots of reasons : condoms can prevent cervical cancer, chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV infection, syphilis, other sexually transmitted diseases ... and pregnancy,
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Half of young people do not use condoms for sex with new partner – poll | Contraception and family planning | The Guardian
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