Download Abstinence PowerPoint

What is abstinence?
• The conscious decision
not to participate in
sexual activity of any
kind
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?
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
Social Benefits of Abstinence
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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
Class
Activity
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.