Some people feel sexual desire but choose not to be sexual with anyone else. That's just fine. The choice not to be sexual with anyone else is called sexual abstinence. It is a good choice and something you may choose at different times throughout your whole life. This can happen whenever you don't feel ready to be sexual with someone else, even when you do have a partner you have been sexual with in the past.
Abstinence is one possible choice.
You can give and receive pleasure without sexual intercourse or genital sex. Abstinence from sexual relations has benefits for teenagers. It is the best way to prevent pregnancy and to prevent becoming infected with HIV and other STDs. In fact, over a period of time there are many adults who choose abstinence now and then. Remember, for many young persons the choice to be abstinent is the best choice .