1. Abstinence / Postponement of Sexual Activity: A Healthy Choice

2. Today's Class:
Class discussion on abstinence and postponing sexual activity
Please ask questions if you don't understand something
RESPECT!
This is a safe environment. We are all equals. We should be able to share our ideas without fear of being teased. Please respect your classmates

3. What is Abstinence?
What is Virginity?
What does postponing sexual activity mean?

4. What are some reasons young people choose
to be abstinent or to postpone sexual activity?

5. What are some activities that young people can
do together without becoming sexually active?

6. abstinent or postpone sexual activity might fail?
What are some reasons a commitment to be
abstinent or postpone sexual activity might fail?

7. What are some different ways to say no?

8. Assignment
Please compose a reply to the (worksheet). In your response you are to outline at least three convincing reasons why you don’t want to become sexually active at this point in your life. Also suggest three alternative activities that you could enjoy alone as a couple or with friends that would not put you in a position where you could be pressured into having sex.
Please complete this for homework!

9. Review
If you choose abstinence, how can you ensure it will work for you consistently?
If you choose abstinence, when and under what circumstances might you cease to use this method?
If you decide abstinence is no longer right for you, how will you choose another method to protect yourself?