1. Abstinence: Refraining from sexual intercourse.

2. Lets brain storm the pros and cons of abstinence

4. RR educes the risks of STI’S 11 00% effective in preventing pregnancy AA ssures that you will not go against your values AA llows you to reach your future goals quicker AA llows you to be physically, mentally and socially healthier AA llows a couple to build a deeper friendship Pros to being abstinence

5.  You may not fit in with your peers that are sexually active  You won’t know if you and your partner will be compatible long-term. (Shoes)  It may end a relationship  Really are there that many at your age? Cons to Abstinence

6. Ever hear the term outercourse? What is that? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXjoLPs s9ZI A little animated, but has a good message! Let’s Listen

7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGeDqQj dRQ4 How Easy is Abstinence??

8. Romance vs Sex Is there really a difference? ) Just do something nice because !

9. Why Do Teenagers have Sex?  Curiosity  To feel Loved  To have a Baby  The pleasure of it  It’s a “forbidden” fruit  Peer Pressure, everyone is doing it!  It’s portrayed as the “cool” thing to do.

10. GG o over your reasons for choosing abstinence DD iscuss your choice with your partner PP ut yourself in situations that reinforce your decision, ie where to go on your date. DD iscuss your decision with a trusted adult What will help you uphold your choice of abstinence?

11. Abstinence does not mean that people aren’t sexual. People engage in other forms of sexual expression, even to orgasm. Masturbation– (self stimulation) It is a safe outlet for adolescents About three quarters of all adolescents masturbate

12. Wet dreams or nocturnal emissions Males will have orgasm and ejaculation Females will have orgasms Physical activities that induce the sexual response, but do not include intercourse Kissing Hugging Hand holding

13. The Human Sexual Response The four stages include: Excitement-penis and clitoris become erect,This stage includes foreplay Plateau-the highest phase of sexual arousal, it happens just prior to orgasm

14. Orgasm- muscular contraction of the genitals and ejaculation in males, the muscle contraction of the clitoris for females Resolution- calming or relaxation of the genital muscles after orgasm

15. Remember that there’s more to life than sex. Develop your skills at school and at home. Fill your days with the company of positive people who support you as you become the person you were meant to be. These years are yours alone. They go quickly and when they are gone, they’re gone. Don’t let pressure to have sex too early sidetrack you from having the life you want and deserve!