Does Abstinence Work?

Abstinence is preached as being 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs, which is true if it works. But how often does abstinence fail? In this episode, I try to figure out the typical use abstinence failure rate. A textbook I once had said 20%. Is that true? Tune in to find out!

Abstinence! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!

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Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.

Music and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/

Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe

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