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Assessing the Benefits of Delayed Sexual Activity: A Synthesis of the Literature

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  • Dana Rotz
  • Brian Goesling
  • Nicholas Redel
  • Menbere Shiferaw
  • Claire Smither-Wulsin

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This report synthesizes the current research literature on the benefits of delayed sexual activity.

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  • Dana Rotz & Brian Goesling & Nicholas Redel & Menbere Shiferaw & Claire Smither-Wulsin, "undated". "Assessing the Benefits of Delayed Sexual Activity: A Synthesis of the Literature," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 16a96ac7ac69493eaeb7edba2, Mathematica Policy Research.
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