There are several forms of sexual expression other than sexual intercourse, and all people must decide for themselves what level of intimacy they feel comfortable with. You are not limited in when you decide to be abstinent. Even if you have had sex before, you can still choose abstinence. Making the choice for abstinence is based on your personal values. Being abstinent is a choice people make for a variety of reasons.
Abstinence can be fun and very intimate.
There are hundreds of fun, intimate ways to making love without doing it. Choosing abstinence can be challenging today. There is a lot of pressure from society to have sex. Sexually explicit advertising, the media, alcohol, peers, and sexual desire can make you question whether you have made the right choice. For whatever reason you choose to be abstinent, if you are creative and use your imagination, it can be pleasurable and safe at the same time.