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Ways to say NO !* Set personal limits regarding premarital sex and don't lower them for anyone. * Avoid tempting situations. * Find supportive friends and hang around people who have the same values as you. * Don't assume you have gone too far and cannot change. * Plan your dates... be creative, occupy yourselves with good fun. * Avoid watching sexually explicit media. * Control your own body. * Walk away from overwhelming situations. Reasons to WAIT !* Unwanted pregnancies and abortions can be prevented. * Sexually transmitted diseases are life threatening and can cause permanent damage. * Sex does NOT guarantee a lasting relationship and it only hurts more when you "break up". * Waiting allows the freedom to develop strong friendships. * Premarital sex takes away the specialness of sex in marriage. There is only one "first" time. * Premarital sex can hurt one's relationship with his or her parents and others. * Sexual decisions can sabotage future goals. |
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