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Abstinence as Birth Control

Is Birth Control Your Best Choice?

There are many different types of birth control methods available to both men and women today.  The best way to decide what is really best for your body is to educate yourself.  All artificial contraceptives have side effects, and no method of birth control is 100% effective. 

Choosing Abstinence

Abstinence is the best way to prevent unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, but there are many reasons why waiting is hard, especially when it seems like sex is everywhere. Read our article about responsible sexual choices and you to understand the issues related to your choice to become sexually active. Hear from a beauty queen on why she is choosing to save sex until her wedding night.  Also read further about you and your sexuality, sex and single adults, sex and marriage, and the 12 types of men to avoid when sexually active. Making the decision to have safe and responsible sex is the first step in deciding which type of birth control is right for you. 

Talk it Over

Find out more about the importance of responsible sex and the dangers of STDs, which can even be caught via oral sex, in our STD forum.