Starting Over… A New Beginning

Among teens who have been sexually active, about two-thirds say that they wish they had waited to have sex. 4 Why do you suppose so many teens say that they wish they had waited to have sex?*

Sex isn’t just a physical act. Sex creates a strong emotional bond between the two people involved, a bond that can be long-lasting.5 In a marriage relationship, this bonding can provide a positive, intimate connection in the couple’s relationship. Outside of marriage, the emotional bonding can cause heartache and painful memories.6, 7 Name some emotions that you think two people might experience after a relationship involving sex has ended.*

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Starting over is the decision to stop having sex and to wait to have sex until you are married. People choose to start over for a variety of reasons. Many young people who have been sexually active are encouraged to learn that they can choose a new path forward.8 How do you think choosing to start over would help someone better prepare for their future?*
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