Fresh Start!  
 
     

Have you ever wished you could go back and do some things differently? Many sexually active teens wish they could go back and do just that. Unfortunately, a number of them think that since they have already had sex that abstinence no longer applies to them. Here’s the truth…

…IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START OVER.

Having sex before you are married does put you at risk for a number of consequences. It’s your choice. Do you want to reduce those risks or eliminate them completely? Abstinence is the only way to eliminate your risks.

Just because someone has been sexually active does not mean that they can no longer make healthy choices for themselves. Thousands of people—teens and adults—are making ABSTINENCE COMMITMENTS because it is the healthiest choice. They realize that abstinence is the only 100% EFFECTIVE way to avoid emotional heartbreak, unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

You are an incredible person! Having sex does not make you a bad person. USA100 believes you are precious and that your sexuality is a valuable gift to be treasured and saved for one person in marriage. We also believe that the best sex is experienced between two people who have made a commitment to each other for a lifetime.

It is possible to start over by following these steps:

DECIDE to start over
BELIEVE in yourself that you can practice abstinence
AVOID temptation
COMMUNICATE your decision to your boyfriend or girlfriend
EXPRESS your love in non-physical ways
FIND SUPPORT from family and friends

Abstinence is not always easy. But it is always the healthiest choice physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.

   
     

 

   
 
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