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The Benefits of Waiting to Have Sex as a Teenager

Learn about the physical, financial, and emotional benefits of choosing abstinence as a teenager. Protect yourself from STDs, avoid the financial burden of a child, and maintain your emotional well-being. Be a positive role model and protect your character. Choose abstinence for a happier, healthier, and more successful future.

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The Benefits of Waiting to Have Sex as a Teenager

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  1. Last Class, We Covered... • Pregnancy • STDs • The Law

  2. Today, We Are Talking About... 6th Grade Lesson 5 The Benefits of Waiting to Have Sex

  3. So,Why Should YOU Choose NOT to Have Sex As A Teenager?

  4. BENEFITS of waiting to have sex

  5. If You Wait to Have Sex YOU BENEFIT PHYSICALLY, FINANCIALLY, & EMOTIONALLY

  6. What are the PHYSICAL Benefits of Waiting to Have Sex?

  7. Genital Cancer Death STDs Can Cause Pain Sores Genital Warts Ectopic Pregnancy Infertility

  8. If You Wait to Have Sex, You Will NOT Get aSexually Transmitted Disease (STD). Some STDs . . . • cause serious health problems. • have NO CURE.

  9. If You Wait to Have Sex, You Are Less Likely To Engage in Other Risky Behaviors: Drugs Alcohol Violence Smoking

  10. What are the Financial Benefits of Waiting to Have Sex?

  11. $$$ Taking care of a child costs a lot of money!!! • Food • Shelter • Health care

  12. If You Wait to Have Sex, You WillNOT Get Pregnant or Get Someone Else Pregnant! If pregnancy occurs, you’ll have . . . • parental responsibilities. • fewer educational opportunities. • less money.

  13. If YOU Get Pregnant or Get Someone Else Pregnant… You are not a kid anymore —you are a PARENT!

  14. The teen years should be about: • learning • developing talents / skills • participating in safe, fun activities • preparing for a great future

  15. If you’re a PARENT, you have to make decisions for the baby & you will have less time for yourself!

  16. What are the Emotional Benefits of Waiting to Have Sex?

  17. If You Wait to Have Sex, You May Avoid Depression & Other Emotional Problems That Can Result From Having Sex Too Early.

  18. Teen Years Are… • sometimes emotional • occasionally stressful • full of important decisions • enjoyable when you make good decisions

  19. Teen Years + SEX… Can bring • troublesome emotions • greater stress • less time for important decisions

  20. If You Wait to Have Sex, You Will NOT Have To Compromise Your Values, Beliefs, or Religion. • What are your beliefs? • Are your actions in line with what you believe?

  21. If you are nothaving sex, you are… • respecting yourself • respecting others • protecting your future goals & dreams

  22. If you have sex, you are taking a chance of harming… • yourself • others • your future goals & dreams

  23. What are the other Benefits of Waiting to Have Sex?

  24. If You Wait to Have Sex, You Are a positive Role Model for your Younger Siblings, Cousins, and Friends. Teens who wait to have sex are more likely to finish high school and go on to college.

  25. If You Wait to Have Sex, You Can Protect Your Character. People Gossip About Sex. People Gossip Will they talk about you?

  26. So,Why Should YOU Choose To Be Abstinent As A Teenager?

  27. Teens Who Don’t Have Sex Are… • Happier! • Healthier! • More successful!

  28. You might have had sex already, but it’s your choice to stop and begin choosing abstinence TODAY. Renewed Abstinence

  29. Why Wait to Have Sex??? WORTH THE WAIT! Because YOU are ...

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