Sex: Choosing to Wait

Abstinence means waiting to have sex. And, a lot of young people are choosing abstinence. Why? Here are some of their top reasons.

• I'm just not ready for sex.
• I'd rather not have to think about birth control and safer sex.
• I don't want to risk HIV or any other sexually transmitted disease.
• I'm not ready to risk pregnancy.
• I'm following my values.
• I'm honoring my religious beliefs.
• I want to wait for a committed relationship or marriage.
• I'm not ready for the emotional stress of a sexual relationship.
• It's my body, my decision!