What is Abstinence?
Abstinence is choosing to save
all sexual activity for a healthy marriage. “Sexual
activity” means any type of genital contact
or sexual stimulation. Abstinence is the only
sure way to protect your body, mind, and heart
from the various consequences of premarital sexual
activity.
Anyone, even if you have already been sexually
active, can choose to be abstinent. Abstinence
is the only sure way to avoid pregnancy, STIs,
and the emotional consequences of a sexual relationship.
Remember, there is nothing wrong or weird about
choosing to be abstinent. In fact, more than half
of all teenagers are not sexually active. The
decision to have sex is an important one and should
not be taken lightly. Explore this page, talk
with your parents or another trusted adult, and
get the facts.
For more information, click
on:
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/contraception/abstinence.html
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