There are many of you who are single orsingle again and abstinence is not even a consideration. Our sexual decisions should not be based on an age but on what we know. I hope that by learning the truth about potential dangers, you will not be closed minded but will be open to making abstinence an option even for you.

Did You Know:

86% of college students have had sexual intercourse during their lifetime. 51
Unplanned pregnancies are most common in the age group of 20-29. 52
Of the 18.9 million new cases of STIs each year, 9.1 million (48%) occur among 15–24-year-olds.
Although 15–24-year-olds represent only one-quarter of the sexually active population, they account for nearly half of all new STIs each year. 53

The Reality of Abortion

The age group of mostunplannedpregnanciesresulting in abortion is ages 20-24.
Half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended.
Half of unintended pregnancies end in abortion.
1 in 3 women by the age of 40 have had at least one abortion. 54
For more information on all your pregnancy options, contact Real Options for Women.

Singles' Survival Guide:

Understand YOUR risks.

Require a commitment .

Evaluate your reasons for sexual activity.
- Unhealthy past relationships
- Defense mechanism
- Unhealthy self-image
- Co-dependence on others
- Sexual abuse

Set appropriate physical boundaries.

Don’t fall into the “Not Me” Trap.

Anticipate sexual activity instead of it simply being expected.

Identify potential abusive relationships here.