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Abstinence
This is when a person decides not to have sex until they are married.
Some think this is old-fashioned, others think it is morally the best thing to do. Don’t worry what other’s think - what do you think?
Delaying Sex
Many people feel that they don’t want to wait until marriage before having sex. At the same time they don’t want to rush into it and make costly mistakes. So they decide to delay having sex until they are older, more responsible, in a stable relationship with one partner, have a job, or have become independent of their parents.
Contraception
Contraception simply means using a method (mechanical or chemical) to prevent pregnancy. There are various contraceptives that work in different ways, but they are all designed to prevent pregnancy. Even if you wish to practice abstinence of delay sex, it’s important to learn as much as you can about contraception – knowledge is power.
This is when a person decides not to have sex until they are married.
Some think this is old-fashioned, others think it is morally the best thing to do. Don’t worry what other’s think - what do you think?
Delaying Sex
Many people feel that they don’t want to wait until marriage before having sex. At the same time they don’t want to rush into it and make costly mistakes. So they decide to delay having sex until they are older, more responsible, in a stable relationship with one partner, have a job, or have become independent of their parents.
Contraception
Contraception simply means using a method (mechanical or chemical) to prevent pregnancy. There are various contraceptives that work in different ways, but they are all designed to prevent pregnancy. Even if you wish to practice abstinence of delay sex, it’s important to learn as much as you can about contraception – knowledge is power.
Additional hints
- Choose you friends carefully. You only wants friends who support you and want what is best for you.
- Beware of situations, like a group of friends drinking or taking drugs that could lead to unsafe sex.
- Beware of partners who claim ‘You must sleep with me to prove you love me.’
- Listen and learn from those who have gone through teenage pregnancy. They know the mistakes and disadvantages, and can help you to avoid making the same mistakes.
- Listen and learn from your parents about their life experiences.