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SEX: Think about it! - SEX: The Facts - Continued |
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Sex affects all areas of our lives. The me d ia and current culture tell us that sex is just about our bodies and it's no big deal. Truth is that because of the intense emotional connection sex causes and the physical consequences of sex outside of marriage, sex affects us in everything. We teach that there are five main areas of consequence when we have sex outside of marriage.
Emotional
Mental
Physical
- STDs10
- Unplanned Pregnancy11
- Cancer12
- Infertility13
Financial
- Less likely to complete high school or college14
Social
- Conflict with parents and siblings15
- Drawn into other high risk behaviors (drugs, alcohol, cutting)16 17
If you are sexually active outside of marriage, not all of these things will happen to you, but some of them might. Is sex outside of marriage worth the risk?
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