These are some questions that are often asked about abstinence and relationships.

• What does abstinence mean? Waiting to have sex until marriage and avoiding risky behaviors, such as using drugs and alcohol, stealing, vandalism, and gangs.
• Are contraceptives effective? No, because you can still catch diseases and sometimes get pregnant. The only safe way to avoid disease and pregnancy is through abstinence.
• What are the symptoms of STDs? Irritation, bumps, blisters or sores.
• If someone has sex, what are the consequences? Possibly could get pregnant or catch diseases and experience a damaged reputation, a sense of guilt and shame, physical pain. This can lead to a feeling a being alone or distracted.