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Question
What are the benefits of using mechanical barriers during sexual act?
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Solution
Mechanical barriers such as condoms prevent the sperms from reaching the egg. Their benefits are as follows:
- They prevent unwanted pregnancy, hence a good contraception.
- They prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
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