Did you KNOW?
By age 24, at least one in three sexually active people are estimated to have contracted an STI.
(Kaiser Family Foundation, Sexually Transmitted Disease in the United States, Fact Sheet)
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Pledge Abstinence Today
Making the decision not to be involved in
sexual activity means you're more likely to
achieve that goal than if you wait until
you're under pressure.
It's a well-documented fact that people who
write down goals are twice as likely to
achieve them.
If you choose to pledge abstinence today,
know that it can be a very difficult choice
to stick with.
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to
share your decision with your peers and at
least one adult that you trust.
The Benefits of Waiting
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Waiting until marriage to have sex will make your dating relationships better. You will spend more time getting to know each other.
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Waiting will help you find the right mate (someone who values you for the person you are).
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Waiting will increase your self-respect, will help you gain the respect of others and will teach you to respect others.
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Waiting takes the pressure off you.
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Waiting means a clear conscience (no guilt) and peace of mind (no conflicts, worrying or regret).
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Waiting means a better sexual relationship in marriage (free of comparisons with other premarital partners, free of sexual flashbacks and based on trust). By waiting, you are being faithful to your spouse even before you meet him or her.
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By practicing the virtues involved in waiting – such as faithfulness, self-control, modesty, good judgment, courage, and genuine respect for self and others – you are developing the kind of character that will make you a good marriage partner and attract the kind of person you would like to marry!
– Adapted from Kristine Napier, The Power of Abstinence (Avon Books, 1996)
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