Sexual intercourse or sex in a relationship is a big step and this happens most often when young people are in their teens or early adulthood. Nowadays there are many views on sex. In public no one in your community may be talking about it, but you may know some people do it in private. Peer pressure can also be upsetting as you may find yourself forced to do something you are uncomfortable and unprepared to do.
You may also know some of your friends who are having sex. There are many common reasons they give, for example:
But do not worry, only you can decide if you are ready to have sex. Many people decide for abstinence.
Abstinence means stay way and avoiding. In this case, it means avoiding sex. Abstinence is the only form of contraceptive that is 100% protective and is the only sure way to avoid unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.
Most religions encourage abstinence until marriage. For example, in Islam, premarital sex is called zina. Traditionally in the Malaysian community, having sex before marriage is considered taboo.
Abstinence has to be a choice made by a person to avoid all forms of sexual activity until you enter into marriage. To maintain this commitment not to have sex, a person must not only learn how to resist sexual advances from others, but find a group of like-minded individuals for support and encouragement. You and your partner need to be on the same agreement for abstinence to work.
You may also know some of your friends who are having sex. There are many common reasons they give, for example:
- They want to feel accepted.
- It’s “cool” to have sex.
- It feels good.
- They are in love and want to feel close to someone.
- It’s easier to have sex than to talk about it or say no.
But do not worry, only you can decide if you are ready to have sex. Many people decide for abstinence.
Abstinence means stay way and avoiding. In this case, it means avoiding sex. Abstinence is the only form of contraceptive that is 100% protective and is the only sure way to avoid unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.
Most religions encourage abstinence until marriage. For example, in Islam, premarital sex is called zina. Traditionally in the Malaysian community, having sex before marriage is considered taboo.
Abstinence has to be a choice made by a person to avoid all forms of sexual activity until you enter into marriage. To maintain this commitment not to have sex, a person must not only learn how to resist sexual advances from others, but find a group of like-minded individuals for support and encouragement. You and your partner need to be on the same agreement for abstinence to work.
