Question

why are condoms a better option than birth control pills for protecting reproductive health?
birth control pills have harmful side effects.
condoms are less expensive.
birth control pills require parental permissions.
condoms help prevent stds.

Explanation:

Condoms act as a physical barrier, preventing the exchange of bodily fluids during sexual activity, which helps in preventing the transmission of sexually - transmitted diseases (STDs). Birth control pills only prevent pregnancy and do not offer protection against STDs. While birth control pills may have side - effects, this is not the main reason they are inferior to condoms in terms of overall reproductive health protection. Cost and parental permission are not the key factors related to reproductive health protection.

Answer:

D. Condoms help prevent STDs