1. The plain truth: Sexual desire is a powerful energy in creation. Without sexual desire, our planet's living creatures, including humans, would quickly die out. But sex is commonly used for a long list of other reasons-to satisfy physical desire, whether or not a couple cares for one another; to fix a tottering relationship; to control the other person; to satisfy curiosity; or to respond to peer pressure. Or because people think everyone else is doing it.(They're not.)
2. What have your parents and culture taught you? What do spiritual or religious teachings have to say? What have you decided on your own? People all around the planet have different values and social pressures regarding sex, abstinence, and activities like kissing and touching. You know your parent's values, and that they need to be respected.
3. No matter whether we are liberal or conservative on these issues, however, one value is healthy for everyone: To respect ourselves-our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. Focusing on this value, on respecting yourself, can help you figure out your choices. for example, think about the movies, websites, or TV shows you click on. We know that what we see, hear, and say has lingering effects. Choose the high road.
4. Riding along that high road will help if your ideal is to stay away from sexual activities altogether while you're a teen. You can be close to someone you love without being sexual. Closeness-intimacy-is also created by simple things like laughing together, singing to each other, looking the person in the eye and saying what you like about them. Asking fun question. Enjoying shared interests, playing the same sports.
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