1. Abstinence

2. Abstinence- prevents pregnancy and STD’s.
safe, easy, and convenient

3. To some: not having sexual intercourse,
What is abstinence?
To some: not having sexual intercourse,
they may enjoy other sex that doesn’t lead to pregnancy (outercourse).
To others: not having vaginal intercourse when a woman might get pregnant.
This is periodic abstinence or rhythm method.
Some describe it as not having any sex
Only way to ensure you won’t have a pregnancy or get an STD.
100% effective

4. Abstinence prevents pregnancy by keeping sperm out of the vagina.
safest way to prevent pregnancy
no side effects
free

5. Sexual relationships present risks.
Abstinence
Sexual relationships present risks.
Abstinence postpones those risks until you are able to handle them.
Women who abstain until their 20’s and have fewer sexual partners may have certain health advantages over women who do not.
Less likely to get STD’s, become infertile or develop cervical cancer

6. Why do people choose abstinence?
prevent pregnancy
wait until ready for a sexual relationship
Waiting for “right” partner
have fun with partners without sexual involvement
focus on school, career, or extracurricular activities
support personal, moral, or religious beliefs and values
get over a breakup
heal from the death of a partner
medical advice during an illness or infection

7. Teens Advantages- postpone sexual risks until you can handle them
health advantages/fewer partners
less likely to develop STD’s
“ “ “ “ cervical cancer
Disadvantages
difficult to abstain for long periods
young people often end abstinence without being prepared to protect themselves from pregnancy or infection

8. Talk to Your Partner About Abstinence
be honest, discuss decision to abstain
make decisions together
discuss before things become sexual
be clear in your words/behavior
be straightforward and set limits
Other Ways to Get to Know Each Other
talking
listening
sharing
being honest
respecting each other’s thoughts/feelings
enjoying their company
Abstinence only works when both partners agree

9. How Can I Stay Abstinent?
Remind yourself why you chose to be abstinent
Think about the consequences of sex
Don’t re-evaluate your decision to stay abstinent during sexually charged situations
Stick with your decision until you can think with a clear head
Can you avoid situations that can make it difficult?
Alcohol and drugs can affect your judgment and decision-making ability.
Are there supportive people you can talk to about abstinence?
Do you have information about other methods of birth control and have access to them?
Do you know how to protect yourself from STD’s?

10. Sex, Lies and Love Begin Assignment Now
Must be handed in by 1st bell tomorrow