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Birth Control Last Update: Jun 16th, 2006 - 11:16:59


Abstinence
By THC
Oct 25, 2004, 12:32

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A Acknowledge your sexuality.. it is an important part of who your are…ask questions…be aware of your own values… what would you need to consider when making a choice about having sex.
B Be assertive….communicate your beliefs with your partner.
S Stay safe in numbers … avoid those situations which make you uncomfortable or vulnerable…
T Take time to know your partner.
I “I” comes first…respect and trust yourself… how do I make decisions about right and wrong? Do I want to be a parent? How will I protect myself from sexually transmitted infections? How do I feel about my sexuality and sexual relationships?
N “NO” can be an easy answer… with practice… you stand up for your rights without hurting another person…when you respect others…and communicate in a pleasant straightforward way.
E Equality…. Establish a healthy relationship which includes love, affection, acceptance, honesty, independence, laughter, fair fights…..and excludes jealousy, manipulation, abuse, power issues, fear, lies, no respect.
N NOT everyone is having sex…you have the right to say yes or no.
C Consider all the consequences of any high risk behaviour… sex, drugs, or alcohol.
E Know the power of having good self-esteem … exert positive peer pressure…delay experimentation.


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