Information Sheet PDF 1 page Abstinence Abstinence means that you are not having sexual intercourse at all.
Abstinence is the best protection against pregnancy and STDs.
But remember, it is possible to get pregnant without having sexual intercourse if a male ejaculates near your vagina, since sperm can get still get inside of you. You should know that some STDs are spread through oral sex. It can be difficult to resist pressure to have sex from your peers or from your partner, and it may even be hard to not give in to your own sexual feelings. Abstinence is the best way to not get pregnant or get an STD, but if you decide to have sex, you should use proper contraception. All rights reserved.