List from Teller county Public Health

Student's ideas for good reasons not to have sex until you are ready:

1. Won't get HIV from sex
2. Less stress
3. No birth control side effects
4. Makes relationship less confusing
5. Have time to build a strong friendship
6. Easier to be independent
7. Feel proud of doing what is right for you
8. Less obligatioin
9. No worry about pregnancy
10. Can practice self-control
11. Easier to pay attention to partner's feelings
12. Don't have to think about birth control
13. Can explore other ways to be sexual
14. Shows maturity
15. Relationship may last longer
16. No worry that relationship is based only on sex
17. Don't have to explain to parents
18. Save money not buying birth control
19. Easier to concentrate on career
20. Won't be a mom or dad before you're ready
21. Less to worry about
22. A chance to learn about commitment
23. Don't have to shave your legs all the time
24. Don't have to get STD checkups
25. Can learn more about your partner
26. Easier to tell future partner about our past
27. Sticking to it can give you confidence
28. Have time to find the right person
29. Fewer visits to heath care provider
30. Get respect for doing what's right for you
31. Good role model for friends
32. Gives you time to learn more about your body
33. You won't get an STD
34. You won't give an STD to anyone
35. Can make sure you love the person
36. Sex may be more special if you wait
37. Easier to make decisions - no worry about someone else
38. Surest way to prevent pregnancy
39. No hurt feelings from one-night stands
40. Fewer things to disagree about
41. No guilt if you have religious beliefs about sex
42. No need to use a condom
43. Good example for younger brothers or sisters
44. Lets you find other ways to show your love
45. Peace of mind
46. Sex may be more exciting if you wait
47. Your parents will be happier
48. Waiting together might make relationship stonger
49. Easier to stay physically and emotionally healthy
50. Sex is important enought to think carefuly about
51. Have time to learn more about yourself
52. Chance to learn the difference between love and sex
53. More time to study
54. Fewer health risks
55. When you do have sex, you'll know it was a careful choice
56. More time to spend "online"
57. Chance to learn how to be a good friend
58. More time for family
59. Better contol over your life
60. Won't resent doing something you don't want to
61. Easier to break up later
62. No "morning after" regrets
63. No pressure to always have to do it
64. Have time to learn more aobut your feelihgs
65. Will know the person likes you - not just your body
66. Satisfaction about meeting a challenge
67. More time for friends
68. Won't have to buy condoms
69. Will know you are stronger than our hormones
70. Have a chance to get to know each other better
71. Won't have to choose a birth control method
72. Sex can complicate things
73. More time for concerts
74. No worries about condoms breaking
75. Freedom to just be together
76. Easier to focus on school
77. Won't have to find a private place to do it
78. Won't need to remember birth control
79. No guilt about sneaking around
80. No fear of getting caught
81. Don't have to wear your best underwear
82. Have time to learn about sex and sexuality
83. More time for sports
84. Can read more books
85. No need to use a diaphragm
86. Can learn to trust each other
87. Can think of creative ways to have fun together
88. Get to be close with fewer risks
89. Can have more hobbies
90. No need to take a pill every day
91. More time to go to the gym
92. Easier to be honest with each other
93. Don't have to be nervous about sex
94. Will learn to feel sexy in other ways
95. Can develop other sides of yourself
96. No worry about whether you'll measure up
97. Can focus on future goals
98. Won't get chlamydia
99. Can be romantic without it leading to sex
100. Clear limits will help you relax and enjoy each other