STD/STI Prevention
The sure fire way to prevent STDs/STIs is Abstinence until marriage.- Saving that gift for your future mate is the best gift you can give in a marriage.
- Single, abstinent people are free to focus on personal development. (Education, Work, Hobbies, Travel, Sports, Music, Etc.)
What are your goals for now and for the future? Would a baby or STD/STI get in the way?
TAKE THE CHALLENGE – Put off sex until marriage
How do I wait?
- PLAN IT – Decide now. Be in control of your sexual health.
- SAY IT - Be BOLD! Share your decision to choose abstinence.
- Choose your date wisely.-Pick someone with your same high standards, that values themselves.
- Spend more time in groups.
- DEFINE IT - Know your limit
- Don’t be there – Avoid risky situations.
- Leave alcohol and drugs OUT.
- Keep your clothes on – sex is progressive.
- KNOW IT - Be responsible with what you know about STIs/risks.
- Be CONFIDENT – Choosing abstinence is true FREEDOM.
- DO IT - No one else can make the decision for you.
Don’t let anyone pressure you into having sex.You have the right to say No. If you realize that sex is the only way to keep your boyfriend/girlfriend than get out of that relationship. There is someone else out there for you that will respect you and will value your decisions and will want you for you and not for what you will give sexually. YOU ARE WORTH THE WAIT!
Have You Made A
Choice About Sex?
3 out of 4 girls wish
they had said NO to sex
- Common Emotional Effects of Sexual Activity
- Pain from broken relationships
- Fear, confusion about romantic feelings
- Altered self-esteem
- Sense of betrayal and abandonment
- Guilt, depression and emotional roller coaster
- Impaired ability to form healthy long-term relationships