Good News! You Decide...

Sex is a wonderful thing that was created and intended for us to enjoy in a loving, committed marriage. Waiting for the love you're really looking for will bring you all the benefits and freedoms you deserve. You're free of worries, doubts and regrets; free from getting a disease for life or an unwanted pregnancy. Abstinence isn't about not having sex… it's about saving sex for marriage where you're safe and protected. It's the only sure way to protect your body, mind, and heart from the many consequences of premarital sexual activity. It is truly the best choice for a happy, healthy future where you're free to live out your dreams.

You have the awesome responsibility for your own sexual choices. No one else can make these decisions for you. Only you will be there when the time comes to act on what you've chosen to do. Having a clear plan to follow and sticking with it will help you deal with negative pressure.

Sex or foreplay is not an accident, it can't just happen. You need to decide your commitments and values when you're calm and clear thinking. Knowing the facts empowers you to make the best choice and stick with it.

Have you ever thought about how your sexual choices will affect you for life? Think about all the messages you're getting about sex in our culture. Casual sex is no big deal. Everybody's "hooking up" these days, right?

You're being sold a message of "No Boundaries"… but what you're really being is SOLD OUT.

Not Everyone Is Doing It

FACT: 92% of teens believe being a virgin in high school is a good thing.

The truth is most teens wish they'd waited to have sex and have regrets.

Sex is a big deal. Know your risks and possible life-long costs:

  • STIs ( Sexually Transmitted Infection) – Epidemic in America: 1 in 5 has a STI/STD age 12 and over. (See STD information)
  • Unplanned pregnancy
  • Being used / rejected
  • Feeling cheated out of the love you really wanted
  • Spiritual conflict
  • Emotional damage including a broken heart, feeling betrayed, guilt, emptiness
  • Lifelong regrets
  • Depression
  • Worry and fear
  • Abortion
  • Loss of choices for your future

FACT: Condoms do not eliminate your risk of pregnancy or getting infected with STDs. Condom use has increased significantly over the past 20 years… so why are there 19 million new cases of STDs each year and approximately 800,000 teen pregnancies annually?

FACT: "The best way to prevent any STD or unplanned pregnancy is to practice abstinence."
The United States Dept. of Health & Human Services

Already had sex? It's not too late to start over – yesterday's gone, let go of the past. A new beginning can prevent new diseases, unwanted pregnancies and emotional trauma.

It's important to get tested for STDs. Make a commitment to save sex from now on until marriage and find friends who will support you. Tell people about your decision and where you stand – it'll help you find out who cares about you, not just your body.

There is healing and a new future but you have to step up, be responsible and get committed.

You can do it - you know how important your change of lifestyle is. You're in control of your sexual health…you own it. Would you want it any other way?

Love and sex within marriage protects us.

Sex outside marriage is a setup to be hurt.

Let us help you with any questions or concerns you have.
Email me at jill@womensresourceclinic.org