Advantages of Abstinence
By: Olivia Gonzales
Abstinence at a Glance
- behavior that prevents pregnancy
- prevents sexually transmitted infections
- safe, easy, and convenient
Strategies
- Stay focused on why you chose to be abstinent
- Think of the advantages
- Seek support
- Set clear boundaries
- Find other ways to be intimate
- Put energy into other activites
Remember the Advantages
- 100% guarantee you won't get pregnant or get an STD
- Develop a stronger relationship
- Less chance of physiological repercussions after something like a breakup
- Stats show teens who practice abstinence are less likely to be depressed and perform better in school
- Nothing to hide from parents and less pressure