If you have sex when you're not ready or because someone is pressuring you, you may feel bad about yourself or wonder if your partner really cares about you. A downward trend Recent statistics suggest that more teens may be choosing not to have sex. Abstinence means choosing not to have sex, and it isn't an outdated idea. It's an important option to think about. A lot of young people like you make the choice to wait.
Some people abstain because of religious or spiritual beliefs or because of personal values.
Others abstain to avoid pregnancy or STDs, or just because they aren't ready to have sex. If you abstain, that's great. You should feel good about your choice. And if you have a friend or partner who abstains, give him or her your support. I had sex, but now I wish I hadn't.