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Good communication skills: You’ll need to be able to be assertive and speak your mind. It’s important to let your boyfriend/girlfriend know about your commitment to abstinence.

 

It takes discipline: In other words, making a commitment to abstinence, and sticking to it.

 

You’ve got support: Most teens are saying “not right now” to sex. But remember, that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to have fun. There are lots of great things to do on a date! And taking the pressure to have sex off of a relationship can help you both to get to know each other better!

 

Cost

Free 

 

Usage

Tip #1: Avoid putting yourself in situations where it'll be hard to stick to your decision. You can spend lots of time together but have a goal for the time such as finishing a project or baking cookies or going on an outing with friends.  

Tip #2: Avoid alcohol and drugs as well—they can mess with your judgment.

Tip #3: Find people you can talk to about your decision and lean on their support.

Tip #4: Talk about your decision with him/her well before you're in the heat of the moment.

Tip #5: Be totally straightforward and be clear with him/her about your limits.

Tip #6: Be creative!  There are lots of fun things to do that don’t revolve around sex.

 

Side Effects

None.