What does abstinence mean? Define it in your own words.
Teen relationships should focus on emotional intimacy, not sexual intimacy. A conscious decision not to participate in sexual activity and the skills to support that decision. An infectious disease that is spread by sexual contact.
The younger you are when you become sexually active, the more sexual partners you are likely to have. Waiting until marriage will decrease the number of sexual partners you have in your lifetime Decrease your risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease. Do not risk becoming pregnant or becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
RELATIONSHIPS
o Allowing time to develop the maturity needed to make important decisions o Being free from worry and stress about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy o Staying true to your personal values, such as respect, honesty, and morality o Having an increased sense of self-control and self respect