What does abstinence mean Define it in your own words WHAT ARE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Teen relationships should focus on emotional intimacy not sexual intimacy A conscious decision not to participate in sexual activity and the skills to support that decision ID: 743983
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BENEFITS OF ABSTINENCESlide2
BELLRINGER
What does abstinence mean?
Define
it in your own
words.Slide3
WHAT
ARE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES?
Teen relationships should focus on emotional intimacy, not sexual intimacy.
A conscious
decision not to participate in sexual activity and the skills to support that decision.
An infectious
disease that is spread by sexual contact.Slide4
BELIEF VS. REALITYSlide5
The younger you are when you become sexually active , the more sexual partners you are likely to
have.
Waiting until marriage will decrease the number of sexual partners you have in your lifetime
HEALTH BENEFITS OF ABSTINENCE
Decrease
your risk of becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
Do not risk becoming pregnant or becoming infected with a sexually transmitted disease.Slide6
Emotional and Social
Benefits
of
Abstinence
The freedom to pursue a variety of
friendships
Less
complicated relationships
The
ability t
o
focus on interpersonal aspects of relationships
Better relationships with parents and other trusted adults
Better reputation among peers
Avoiding being manipulated or used by others
RELATIONSHIPSSlide7
Emotional and Social Benefits of
Abstinence
Allowing
time to develop the maturity needed to make important
decisions
Being free from worry and stress about sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy
Staying true to your personal values, such as respect, honesty, and morality
Having an increased sense of self-control and self respect