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Sex – consequences, boundaries, goals

Sex – consequences, boundaries, goals. The Issue…. When teens start dating the questions come up: When will I have sex? How far is too far? Where do I draw the line? What if I’m in a relationship? What if we’re in love?. Sexual Values and Behavior.

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Sex – consequences, boundaries, goals

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  1. Sex – consequences, boundaries, goals

  2. The Issue… • When teens start dating the questions come up: • When will I have sex? • How far is too far? • Where do I draw the line? • What if I’m in a relationship? • What if we’re in love?

  3. Sexual Values and Behavior • What sexual behaviors do you think are permissible? • Kissing • Cuddling (teddy bear vs. couch) • “Making out”/”Feeling Up”/”Hooking Up” • Oral Sex • Intercourse • Outside a relationship? • With a boyfriend/girlfriend

  4. Pros and Cons • There are consequences to engaging in any sexual activity • Physical & Emotional consequences • These can be good or bad

  5. Pros and Cons - What could be some pros and cons of becoming sexually active as a teen/before marriage? Pros Cons • Physical • Experience • Fun • Emotional • Grow closer • Should mature • Fun • “Show love” • Physical • Risk of unwanted pregnancy • STDs • Must plan, use, pay for contraception • Emotional • Stress • What if the relationship ends? • Keep up other relationships • Faith and family • Effects on this and future relationship

  6. Pros and Cons - What could be some pros and cons of waiting until marriage to become sexually active Pros Cons • Emotional • Learn discipline & sacrifice • Other ways to communicate/express feelings • Less stress • Maturity • Prepare for successful marriage • Physical • No risk of STDs • No need for contraceptives • No worry for unplanned pregnancy • Emotional • Difficult/frustrating • Lack of “experience” • May feel left out • Physical • Difficult to abstain at times

  7. What are your main concerns? • When it comes to being in an exclusive relationship, what are your main concerns? • When it comes to sexual activity, what are your main concerns? • What should teens take into account when choosing to become sexually active?

  8. What are your goals? • When it comes to dating, what are your goals? • How can your sexuality and the presence or lack of a sexual relationship help or hinder your goals? • It is important to address these question before or at the beginning of a dating relationship.

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