Positives/negatives of abstinence/activity?!
Question: Besides the physical aspects, as in chances of gaining STDs and becoming pregnant, what are some positives and negatives of abstinence, and what are some positives and negatives of active sexual activity? (for a health assignment)
I've thought: a negative for abstinence would be that the person is socially harmed in social status and reputation.
Any ideas at all would be great >.<
Answers: Besides the physical aspects, as in chances of gaining STDs and becoming pregnant, what are some positives and negatives of abstinence, and what are some positives and negatives of active sexual activity? (for a health assignment)
I've thought: a negative for abstinence would be that the person is socially harmed in social status and reputation.
Any ideas at all would be great >.<
Abstinence:
Pros -
1) your first time will be with someone you know you truely love and is not just a fling
2) you wont get any diseases infections
3) you wont regret your first time
Cons
1) You may feel like your missing out on something
Active -
Cons -
1) getting stds
2) being used
3) getting a bad rep for sleeping around
Pros -
1) Get to experience what it feels like
The flow and ebb of energy (sexual and other) is necessary for emotional and physical health. Imagine working all the time, or sleeping all the time. Too much sex is boring and no sex is alienating.
CON: There are studies that show that 25.3% of teenage girls who are sexually active report that they are depressed all,most or a lot of the time. Dr. Meg Meeker says " one of the major causes of depression is sex". Giving yourself to another can make you question if they really care about you or if you are as good in bed as others they have been with and other things that can lead to depression.
PRO: Shortlived high