Why do guys lie about having sex?
Some people lie about having sex so that they can look cool. What is cool about lying to make yourself into something that you're not? There are so many times when we are presenting in the classrooms, that Mr. Cool in the back of the room will be making fun of the program and talking about how many girls he's had. Then, after class, he'll come up to our presenters and tell them that he's really a virgin and he just didn't want to ruin his image. Some image! Be real! Stand up for what you believe and don't let people pressure you into doing anything that you aren't ready to do.

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What do you think is a reasonable age to start having sex?
Well, what do you think is a reasonable age to have a baby, or get an STD? How old do you think you should be before you start dealing with the emotional hurts that come along with having premarital sex? There is no magic age to start having sex. What USA100 says is that you should wait until marriage! Why? Because we know that marriage provides the best circumstances for raising children and it is the safest place for your sexual and emotional health! Sex is fun! But outside of marriage it comes with consequences. Until you are ready to deal with the consequences you are not ready to have sex!

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I'm pregnant - now what?
O.K. first this is not the end of the world and you WILL make it. You have several options. You can choose to parent the baby, place the baby for adoption or have an abortion. I wish I could tell you that there is an easy way out that will make everything better, but there's not. None of these choices are easy.

If you chose to parent the baby it would definitely change the way that you live, but there are many teens that have made that choice and wouldn't have it any other way. Some people who know that they can't be a parent right now, but don't want to have an abortion choose adoption.

Adoption is a very loving choice. It gives the baby a chance to have a great life and it allows you to move on with yours.

Abortion is another option. A lot of times abortion is made out to be the only option and a quick fix to an undesirable problem. Abortion is not an easy way out. Sure you're no longer pregnant anymore, but it doesn't end there. Many women deal with strong emotional effects and some physical effects for years after their abortion.

Remember that you have choices and there are places that will help you discuss all your options before you make any decisions. But you don't have to take my word for it. See for yourself.

Click here to read three stories from girls that have made each of these choices.

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What about condoms?
USA100 is a program that is not about "safe sex" but "saving sex" until you're in a lifelong committed relationship i.e. marriage. We know that abstinence is the only 100% effective way for you to protect yourself from diseases, pregnancy and pain. Condom companies will tell you themselves that their products are not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy or protecting against disease. Besides that, condoms do nothing to protect you against the emotional aspects that come along with sex. So save yourself from all the risks and just save yourself.
For more information on condoms click here

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I've already had sex. Is it too late for me?
First, I want to start off by saying that USA100 is not here to make anyone feel bad. We are just trying to bring out the facts so that you can make informed decisions. With that said, I will move on to the question at hand. It's never too late to start over! Everyone makes choices they regret, but you don't have to keep making that same choice. Realize that you are special and that you are a gift that one day you will give to the man that you love on your wedding day. Wait for that moment with joy and excitement. Understand that you can't change your past but you can impact your future!
For more information check out our Fresh Start section click here!

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Where can I get tested?
Start off by talking to your parents or another trusted adult. I know you are thinking that I must have lost my mind to even suggest that, but you will be surprised at how supportive they can be (after they get over the initial shock). If you feel that there is no way that you can talk to your parents then you can always go to your local health department. Here is a link to the locations of all the health departments in Pinellas County. http://www.pinellashealth.com/contactus.asp

Remember that you NEED to get tested! Just because you may not have any symptoms does not mean that you don't have a disease. There are many STD's that don't show symptoms right away. So get tested! It's your life.

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