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What is abstinence?

Learn about abstinence and how it can protect you from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Discover the emotional and social benefits of choosing abstinence and find alternative ways to build strong relationships without engaging in sexual activity.

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What is abstinence?

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  1. What is abstinence? • The conscious decision not to participate in sexual activity of any kind

  2. How can you benefit by remaining abstinent? • Are NOT at risk of: • Getting pregnant • Being infected with a sexually transmitted disease • Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) • An infectious disease that is spread by sexual contact Do you need to have sexual intercourse to contract a STD?

  3. Emotional Benefits of Abstinence • Being free from worry and stress about STDs and pregnancy • Allowing time to develop the maturity to make important decisions • Avoiding being manipulated by others • Having an increased sense of self-control and self-respect • Staying true to your values

  4. Social Benefits of Abstinence • Freedom to pursue a variety of friendships • Less complicated relationships • Better relationships with parents • Chance to learn to build strong, lasting relationships based on mutual trust and respect • Better reputation among peers

  5. Instead ofengaging insexual activity,what are someother thingscouples can dotogether?

  6. Class Activity

  7. Abstinence Poem/ Rap • Create minimus 10 line poem on the benefits of teens choosing absitnence. • Think about…. • Problems associated with teens being sexually active. • Positive aspects of teens waiting to be sexually active. • Ways to express affection for each other without having sex.

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