Abstinence is saying yes to the rest of your life.

 

 

 

Teen-Aid, Inc.

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Spokane, WA 99207
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5 Benefits for Teens That Abstain from Sexual Activity

Can you list 5 benefits for teens that abstain from sexual activity?

Abstaining from premarital sexual activity helps build self-esteem and healthy relationships. It also avoids the obvious physical consequences of  STIs, HIV, and unintended pregnancy since no contraceptive device are 100% effective.

Abstinence brings freedom from certain consequences and the freedom to enjoy other experiences

÷      Freedom from exploitation of others

÷      Freedom from sexually transmitted diseases

÷      Freedom from the bother & dangers of contraceptives

÷      Freedom from the pressure to marry before you are ready

÷      Freedom from abortion

÷      Freedom from the trauma of having to give your baby up for adoption

÷      Freedom from paying Support Enforcement payments

÷      Freedom from guilt, doubt, disappointment, worry, rejection

÷      Freedom to be in control of your life

÷      Freedom to experience fuller communication in dating relationships

÷      Freedom to focus energy on establishing & realizing life goals

÷      Freedom to develop respect for self

÷      Freedom to develop unselfish sensitivity

÷      Freedom to have greater trust in marriage

÷      Freedom to postpone parenting