Ways
to say NO !
Set personal limits
regarding premarital sex and don't lower them for anyone.
Avoid tempting
situations.
Find supportive
friends and hang around people who have the same values as you.
Don't assume you
have gone too far and cannot change.
Plan your dates...
be creative, occupy yourselves with other activities. Avoid watching sexually explicit
media.
Control your own
body.
Walk away from
overwhelming situations.
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Reasons
to WAIT !
Unwanted pregnancies
and abortions can be prevented.
Sexually transmitted
diseases are life threatening and can cause permanent damage.
Sex does NOT
guarantee a lasting relationship and it only hurts more when you "break up".
Waiting allows the
freedom to develop strong friendships.
Premarital sex takes
away the specialness of sex in marriage. There is only one "first" time.
Premarital sex can
hurt one's relationship with his or her parents and others.
Sexual decisions can
sabotage future goals.
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