Introduce abstinence and ask the youth what they think is the surest way to avoid getting pregnant or causing a pregnancy or getting a sexually transmitted infection. Someone will probably say abstinence. Ask how effective the youth think abstinence is. Write their answers on the newsprint. Begin a discussion about sexual abstinence.
People define sexual abstinence in many different ways.
For one person, it may mean no physical contact with potential partners no kissing, no holding hands. For another, it may mean abstaining from one particular behavior, such as avoiding vaginal intercourse. For a third, it may mean avoiding any personal contact with interesting others. Now ask the group about the effectiveness of abstinence. Explain contraceptive effectiveness rates.