Why Should I Wait?
You should wait to have sex because that is your healthiest choice—and you are WORTH it!
Waiting—choosing abstinence—is healthier because you can avoid both pregnancy and STDs by waiting to have sex.
Most young people (and most parents) think that people should wait to have sex until at least after high school. And lots of people think you should wait until you find that special person you spend your whole life with.
Still, there are LOTS of pressures on young people to have sex. So waiting means making a decision and a plan, and getting support for your decision.
If you decide to have sex, be prepared. Condoms—used EVERY time—can help to lower the risk of STDs and pregnancy. Learn about birth control. And be sure to get checked for STDs.
You have some tough decisions to make—and they are important ones for your future. Talk to your parent or guardian. If that is not possible, find an adult you trust.
Or call us at Project WORTH 207-8850.
