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"Abstinence from vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse is the only 100% effective way to prevent HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy."

-Division of Adolescent and School Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention-

 

 

 

 

 

What are the risks of sex?

Possible Consequences of Teen Sexual Activity

  • Physical
    • Sexually Transmitted Infections
    • Unwanted pregnancy
  • Intellectual
    • Less academic achievement
    • Hopes and dreams put on hold
    • Thoughts of self value decreases
  • Emotional
    • Regret
    • Feeling Used--loss of self-esteem
    • Broken heart
    • Depression
    • Fear
    • Insecurity
  • Social
    • Ruined/bad reputation
    • Gossip
    • Rumors
    • Loss of parents' trust
    • Relationship with partner suffers
    • Disconnected from family and friends
  • Spiritual
    • Guilt
    • Shame
    • Regret
    • Disconnected from spiritual community and beliefs
  • Financial
    • Cost of delivering a baby
    • Cost of raising a child
    • Child support
    • Cost of STI testing and treatment
    • Cost of birth control

What are my choices?

  1. iWAIT--realizing that delaying sexual onset is the only way to totally eliminate all of the consequences associated with sexual activity before a lifelong committed relationship.
  2. iChoose--to make responsible sexual choices that will help reduce the risk of consequences associated with sexual activity before a lifelong committed relationship.  

 

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