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WHAT IS ABSTINENCE?. 7 th Grade Sexual Education. Definition of Abstinence. Abstinence is not having sex A person who has decided to practice abstinence has decided not to have sex. Abstinence is. The only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy
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WHAT IS ABSTINENCE? 7th Grade Sexual Education
Definition of Abstinence • Abstinence is not having sex • A person who has decided to practice abstinence has decided not to have sex.
Abstinence is.. • The only 100% effective way to prevent pregnancy • The only 100% effective way to prevent contracting sexually transmitted diseases or infections • Avoid all types of genital contact (oral sex, anal sex, sexual “touch”)
Virginity • You don’t have to be a virgin to practice abstinence • Sometimes people who have had sex before decide to stop having sex anymore
Don’t Give In! • Don’t feel pressured by friends, media, boyfriend/girlfriend • You can still have a committed & happy relationship without having sex