Making an informed decision about relationships will help you do 3 things:

  1. Understand your own attitudes about relationships
  2. Set long- term goals for future, permanent relationships
  3. Set short term goals for current relationships

It is possible to avoid the risks of sex without sacrificing the benefits of a romantic relationship.  In fact, many people find that their enjoyment of dating relationships is increased when sex is placed off-limits – reserved for a permanent marriage relationship.

Beyond freedom from worry about pregnancy and disease, there are other benefits.  Some people find that their boyfriends or girlfriends show more interest in their personality and feelings, and that less emphasis is placed on their bodies.  There is greater respect, greater confidence and less pressure to prove commitment through physical contact. 

Relationships that don’t work out have an opportunity to end gracefully, and those that endure develop a strong foundation for friendship, commitment, and a truly safe and satisfying sexual expression later when married.  

For more information, or to make an appointment to meet with a Sexual health educator, please call (916) 880-4040.  Or email us your questions at tanya@aprc.info

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