How To Abstain From Sex

How To Abstain From Sex

It may seem everybody is having sex, but here's the truth, not everyone is.

And if you've made a conscious decision to abstain from sex, then that's a big step in the right direction.

So, how can you abstain from sex even while in a relationship or as a youth?

Here are simple ways to accomplish your goal.

1; Set Ground Rules.

If you're in a relationship and you'll like to abstain from sex, you have to let your partner know.

Remember, it's entirely your decision to make and you don't have to feel pressured into having sex because you're dating him or her.

Therefore, set ground rules and be firm in stating why you have chosen to abstain or be celibate.

2; Avoid Watching Pornography.

You'll only be heightening your sexual urges after seeing pornographic images.

These videos could also make you go back on your decision to abstain.

As such, even when you're confident that you can resist sexual urges after seeing a pornographic movie, still stay away from it entirely.

3; Engage in Other Activities.

There's that sexual energy just waiting to be unleashed, which is why engaging in other activities can be helpful.

You can try creating a new blog, learning new dance moves, exercising, trying photography and so much more.

Each of these will take your mind off your sex and the urges you may be having.

4; Remind Yourself Why You're Abstaining From Sex

It's possible to lose sight of why you're abstaining from sex.

For this reason, remind yourself why you chose to and why it's important.

You can also take it one step further to note down the number of days, weeks, or months you've abstained.

It'll serve as an encouragement when you're feeling unsure or about to give up trying.

5; Have a Support System.

You may be resolute to abstain from sex in the first few days, but what happens weeks after that?

Your resolution would've dissolved gradually.

However, if you have a close friend or someone you can trust to support you through the process, it'll be easier to abstain.

You can call him or her when you're about to change your mind, or when you feel your sense of judgment has been clouded.

Advantages of Abstinence.

There are several advantages of abstinence and they include:

1; You're Less Worried.

It's true that when you're not having sex, you'll be confident that you're not pregnant when your menses cycle delays.

Your mind won't also play tricks on you thereby making you assume that you're pregnant.

And for guys, you won't have to hope and pray to the stars that she hasn't taken in.

Therefore, abstinence gives you that peace of mind.

2; Reduces Your Exposure to Diseases.

Unarguably, there are several protective measures against sexually transmitted diseases.

However, one may not always be careful and could get carried away with the moment.

The latter is not the case if you abstain since you'll be reducing your chances of contracting a deadly disease.

Try these tips and see how well they help you stay away from sex.

Resources:

Xonecole: xonecole.com/7-tips-that-have-helped-me-abstain…

Planned parenthood: plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/absti…

Healthline: healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/abstinence#ho…

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