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Abstinence is the choice to refrain from sexual activity until marriage. It is a positive lifestyle that emphasizes personal responsiblity, skills, how to achieve goals, and more.

Abstinence education teaches that everyone is valuable for who they are and not what they do. Young people are taught that sex is a gift to be enjoyed at the proper time and place: in a healthy, committed faithful marriage.

Abstinence is the only 100% effective means for preventing all sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancy, and the emotions often associated with sex outside of marriage.

Abstinence education is character-based education that provides opportunities for youth to develop character for self and others, responsibility, honesty, self-discipline, self-control, integrity, fairness and courage. With these skills and traits, abstinence makes sense, but is a truly viable option.

Sexual Integrity is a powerful side of character. It is seen in someone who has learned not only to remain physically abstinent, but also spiritually and mentally as well. Being an individual of sexual integrity is a daily walk. It means not following the social norms, but striving to reach a higher standard.