Identify the behaviors that reduce the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

The following steps help reduce the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted diseases:
• Practice abstinence.
• Practice sexual exclusivity.
• Reduce risk during sexual intimacy.
• Select partners carefully.
• Avoid multiple partners.
• Avoid injection and other drugs.
• Protect babies.
• Be a good communicator.
• Recognize STI symptoms.
• Seek treatment.
• Get partners to treatment.