Sex and Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
An estimated 19 million new sexually transmitted disease infections happen each year. More than 65 million people in the U.S. Have an incurable STD. Most people have little knowledge of these diseases. It is important to educate yourself about them to protect yourself, your friends and loved ones.
For more information go to www.epigee.org or www.thinkaboutitonline.com
The surest way to avoid infection with any sexually transmitted disease is to practice sexual abstinence (abstain, or refrain from any sexual contact) while single. If you marry, select a partner who is not infected with an STD and remain sexually faithful during marriage.
Condoms do not provide complete protection from STDs. Infection can occur in both males and females whether or not a condom is used.
A recent review by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that there is no clinical proof that condoms are effective in reducing the risk of infection from chlamydia, genital herpes, HPV, syphillis, chancroid or trichomoniasis. Some protection was found for men against gonorrhea infection, but not for women. Condoms were found to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDs transmission, not eliminate risk. Condoms still leave a 15 % risk of HIV infection compared to not using a condom at all. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, a routinely fatal disease.
Absolutely no birth control method today will protect you from pregnancy or HIV/AIDS or any other STD!
Nobody ever died of abstinence or gotten sick!
Facts sheet found at: www.cdc.gov/nchstp/dstd/disease_info.htm
Secondary Virginity... What is it?
Secondary Virginity is the decision to stop have sex and to save it for marriage.
Top Reasons to change:
it frees you from:
- unwanted pregnancy
- emotional trauma
- broken relationships
- VD, Herpes, and AIDS
- abortion
- being use
- guilt
and it restores
- self control
- self respect
- a positive self image
- time to enjoy your youth
- a future with unlimited choices
- relationships based on common issues not sex
- trust in others
- freedom to choose the best marriage partner
Maybe you’ve already given a part of yourself away to someone else. Maybe you feel like it’s too late to start over. It’s not! You are free to start fresh in your commitment to save yourself for marriage.
If you need help in making this decision, then call us... we’ve been there and we do care!
