Sex Before Marriage
WARNING! Even if you use contraceptives, you're still at risk for pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (STD's), and heartaches.

IF YOU WAIT UNTIL MARRIAGE, YOU CAN:

• Know that a person likes you because of who you are and not because you will "go all the way"
• Have self-respect and respect from others because of standing firm and accomplishing a goal
• Know trust, honesty and patience
• Experience peace of mind
• Develop true intimacy
• Have a dear conscience
• Have healthy relationships
• Discover the true meaning of love
• Share a bond with your spouse that no one else has shared
• Focus on communication skills and develop non-sexual relationships
• Have a solid foundation as you enter marriage
• Look forward to a very special honeymoon!

IF YOU DON'T WAIT, ARE YOU READY FOR:

EMOTIONAL HEARTACHES

• Guilt
• Regrets
• Loss of self-respect
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Ruined relationships
• Anger

PREGNANCY

• Immediate marriage
• Make adoption plans
• Single parenthood
• Abortion's consequences

STD'S AND OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS

• AIDS
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea
• Herpes
• Chlamydia
• Genital warts
• Vaginal infection
• Sterility risks
• Cervical cancer
• Breast cancer

(WARNING! Even if you use contraceptives, you're still at risk for heartaches, pregnancy and STD's.)