What is abstinence or waiting?
Sexual abstinence or waiting is when you decide and take action to give up sexual activity (oral, vaginal, anal) at this time in your life.
Abstinence or waiting is the best known way to protect you from disease and unplanned pregnancy. Many teens are abstinent or waiting today. It is possible!
To learn more about abstinence or waiting, call us today to make an appointment!
Why should I wait? What are the benefits?
How do I actually practice abstinence or waiting?
It can be hard to wait because of peer pressure. Some people have had sex in the past, but decide that, in a new relationship, they want to be abstinent. This may be hard for friends to understand, but you can still set new, better boundaries to help yourself. Sexual activity is not the only thing that creates a meaningful relationship.
Abstinence or waiting is the best known way to protect you from disease and unplanned pregnancy. Many teens are abstinent or waiting today. It is possible!
To learn more about abstinence or waiting, call us today to make an appointment!
Why should I wait? What are the benefits?
- No stress of possible STDs and unplanned pregnancies.
- You can focus on your education, career, and sports without worry.
- You're taking good care of your spirit, soul and body.
- You can build healthy relationships that aren't complicated by sex.
How do I actually practice abstinence or waiting?
It can be hard to wait because of peer pressure. Some people have had sex in the past, but decide that, in a new relationship, they want to be abstinent. This may be hard for friends to understand, but you can still set new, better boundaries to help yourself. Sexual activity is not the only thing that creates a meaningful relationship.
