10 myths about safe sex

(Health.com) UPDATED 2009-11-05

Most of us grow up hearing the same popular myths about safe sex and sexual health. But are these myths about sexually transmitted diseases, sex, and pregnancy really true? In this slideshow, experts take on some of these commonly held beliefs, separating fact from fiction. Read full story >

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10 myths about safe sex

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