1. What is Abstinence? - Abstinence means to not engage in any sort of sexual activity at any time (ie. no contact of the genitals to any part of a partner’s body). This is the only 100% effective way to ensure pregnancy or STI transmission does not occur.
2 .How Does Abstinence Prevent Pregnancy? By ensuring that no circumstance can take place which involves sperm making contact with the vagina.
3.Benefits
Free
100% effective in preventing pregnancy if used continuously
Prevents STI Transmission
No hormonal or medical side effects
4. Disadvantages The urge of sexual intercourse may make it hard to remain abstinent for long periods of time. This can result in a person being unprepared to protect themselves against infection or pregnancy.
5. Effectiveness - 100%
