Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 207-208 , September 2008

Oral Sexual Behavior: Harm Reduction or Gateway Behavior?

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00290-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.07.001

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 43, Issue 3 , Pages 207-208 , September 2008

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