Lesson 9 Abstinence Whats in it for Me Healthy Behavior Outcomes Be sexually abstinent Bell Ringer Journal Entry on page 69 How do you think the choices a person makes about sex can affect his or her sexual health ID: 524201
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Unit 3: Abstinence, Personal & Sexual Health
Lesson 9: Abstinence: What’s in it for Me?Slide2
Healthy Behavior Outcomes
Be sexually abstinent.Slide3
Bell Ringer
Journal Entry on page 69How do you think the choices a person makes about sex can affect his or her sexual health?Slide4
Sexual Abstinence
Sexual Abstinence – choosing to not engage in any sexual activity that can result in pregnancy or a sexually transmitted disease (STD).Slide5
Abstinent_______________________________________Sexually
ActiveSlide6
Why Might a teen choose abstinence?
May not be ready for sex
Avoid negative consequences of sexual activity
Have other priorities that don’t include dating or being sexually active
May not feel sexually attracted to anyone
May have values or beliefs that guide their choicesSlide7
Does a person have the right to choose not to have sex? Why or Why not?
Participating in sexual behaviors should always be a matter of choice.
No one has the right to pressure or force someone else to have sex.Slide8
Why might a teen choose to be sexually active?
They think it’s what other teens are doing
Someone pressured them into it
A way of fitting in
A way to rebel or assert independence
Under the influence of alcohol or other drugsSlide9
Benefits of Abstinence
Write a list of the benefits or positive things teens get from being abstinent.Slide10
Barriers to Abstinence
What are some of the things that could get in the way of being abstinent?Slide11
Appropriate ways to express attraction
What are some safe and appropriate ways teens can express attraction to someone and remain abstinent?Slide12
Close
If you had a friend who wanted to be abstinent, what would you say to support him or her?