What is your definition of abstinence? Could it be not having
sex until you’re in love, or not until you are married, or not
having sex at all? The definition of abstinence in The World
Book Encyclopedia is abstaining partly or entirely giving up
certain pleasures. Wheatear or not you agree with these
definitions they all have one thing in common. Waiting, that is
the only birth control method that is one hundred percent
proven. Some of you might be thinking well what about condoms
or the other birth control methods. Well none of those methods
guarantee that they will protect you one hundred percent.
There
probably are some questions flying around in your head right
now, that’s good. Here are some common questions that many
young adults ask.
Q:
Can I be
abstinent if I have had sex before?
A: Yes,
there is something that is called second virginity. That’s when
you have had sex before and then you have had a change of mind
and decided not to have sex until you are married.
Q: Why
does it matter if I have sex?
A:
It matters because there are more sexually transmitted diseases
then ever before. Also if you are not married to your partner
they might not stay committed to you or takes the
responsibilities of a committed relationship.
Q: What
if I don’t get married?
A: That’s
easy, stay abstinent.
Q: All my
friends are sexually active but I’m not. It’s hard being the
only virgin. What can I do with all the peer pressure?
A: Well I
know that it is hard t be the only person that hasn’t been
sexually active but all you can do is stay strong and stand by
your beliefs. You are the only one in the group that is positive
that you aren’t pregnant or have any sexually transmitted
diseases.
