No to sex
by: Xavier L. Moore
Overall consequences
When you have sexual intercourse you are able to get sexually transmitted diseases. By having sex you can end up having children. Also along with both of these reasons you may experience regret.
Sexually Transmitted disease
Genital Warts- Warts that cause itching and burning
HIV- Weaken immune system and cancer
Gonorrhea-Infection to reproductive system
Syphilis- Can cause death
Herpes- Permanent Blisters
Hepatitis B- Can cause liver cancer and death
Chlamydia- Can't have kids
Birth Control Methods
Abstinence is a guaranteed birth control method. The next best method is a combination of two methods. The next best is the female condom. After that it's the male condom. The pull out method is the least effective of the birth control methods.
Responsibilities of having a baby
You must provide things for the child like food and clothing. You must sacrifice time to spend with that child. You must provide health care and any medical needs to the baby. Money is needed to raise a child and you would need a job for that.
Help for mothers
The safe delivery act is you can drop off a child within 72 hours to any emergency station and you have 28 days to change your mind. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) provides food, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to 5 years old who are at nutritional risk. CHIP (childrens health insurance program) can help you find low-cost medical care.
Underage Sex consequences
There is a risk of going to prison as well as a fine. You must register as a sex offender.
Benefits of abstinence
You will not contract std's 100% safe. There is no chance of pregnancy . It's a lot cheaper, actually its free. Less chance of depression if you remain abstinent. You have a chance to focus on other things like school.