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Abstinence—What You Get

Abstinence—What You Get. Sexuality has an emotional/social dimension. One aspect of this dimension is sexual feelings. When is it appropriate to have sexual feelings.

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Abstinence—What You Get

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  1. Abstinence—What You Get

  2. Sexuality has an emotional/social dimension. One aspect of this dimension is sexual feelings.

  3. When is it appropriate to have sexual feelings.

  4. Sexual feelings start early and last throughout a person’s lifetime. Having sexual feelings is a normal part of human sexuality.

  5. What are some appropriate ways for high school students to act on sexual feelings?

  6. Appropriate Ways to Act. • Talk to a friend about your feelings. • Write about your feelings in a journal. • Talk to the person you’re attracted to. • Fantasize about being close to that person. • Spend time with that person. Go to the movies, for a walk, or out to dinner. • Hold hands, hug or kiss, if the other person also chooses to do this.

  7. Acting on your sexual feelings doesn’t have to mean having sexual intercourse. Abstinence—not having sex—is the best and safest choice for high school students. Being abstinent protects your health and your future.

  8. Turn to “Abstinence and My Goals” on page 9.Complete this activity sheet.

  9. As you can see, there are many things you get from remaining abstinent.You will now be in pairs. Create a “Top 10 List” of benefits you can get from remaining abstinent. Make them colorful and “fancy”.

  10. Turn to “What My Peers Think” on page 10.You are going to survey 3 of your peers about abstinence. Be prepared to share your results during the next class.

  11. Abstinence—What My Peers Think

  12. Take out your completed “What My Peers Think” Activity sheet on page 10.Half of you will go to one side of the room and half to the other.Write the answers from your interviews on the appropriate pieces of paper.

  13. What were the most common responses to the first question: What percent of ninth and tenth graders do you think are abstinent?

  14. Let’s see if your estimates are correct…Turn to “The Real Story” on page 11.

  15. What are the most common responses: • What is something you lose if you don’t remain abstinent? • What is one strategy a person can use to support a choice to be abstinent? • What are some positive outcomes of remaining abstinent?

  16. You’ve had an opportunity to hear how your peers view abstinence. Now complete the last question on your “What My Peers Think” activity sheet.If you have already done so, add anything else that would be relevant.

  17. Create • Create a banner or poster that we could hang around the school highlighting one of the positive norms that we have discussed with abstinence.

  18. Abstinence—Supporting Your Choice

  19. Whom do you go to when you are having trouble making decisions, need advice, or just need someone to talk with?

  20. These people are your support system. They help you stay true to your goals, work through decisions, and support you in your beliefs, values and actions.

  21. Whom could you go to get help in maintaining your abstinence commitment?

  22. Many people can help you stick to your choice to be abstinent: • Friends who have also chosen abstinence • Parents and other family members • Teachers • Religious leaders • Counselors

  23. What are some strategies you can use to maintain your abstinent commitment?

  24. Communicate your commitment to abstinence to friends and potential romantic partners. • Join clubs or groups where others are committed to abstinence. • Don’t be alone with a romantic partner in a tempting situation. • Don’t date older, sexually experienced people. • Don’t use alcohol or other drugs.

  25. Turn to “Abstinence & Support” on page 12.Read the scenarios and write about what the person could do and who could offer support in each situation.Allow students to share their responses with the class.

  26. How many of you have ever read a personal ad?

  27. A personal ad helps a person find others who have common interests. To help you locate others who have chosen abstinence, you are going to design a personal ad.

  28. Turn to “Personal Ad for Abstinence” on page 13.Complete this activity sheet.

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