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: 775644
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BENEFITS OF ABSTINENCE
Slide2BELLRINGER
What does abstinence mean?
Define it in your own words.
Slide3WHAT
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.
Slide4BELIEF VS. REALITY
Slide5The 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.
Slide6Emotional and Social Benefits of Abstinence
The freedom to pursue a variety of friendshipsLess complicated relationshipsThe ability to focus on interpersonal aspects of relationships
Better relationships with parents and other trusted adultsBetter reputation among peersAvoiding being manipulated or used by others
RELATIONSHIPS
Slide7Emotional 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