Abstinence

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What is abstinence?

• The conscious decision
• not to participate in
• sexual activity of any
• kind

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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?
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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

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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

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Instead of engaging in sexual activity, what
are some other things couples can do together?
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Class Activity
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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.