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Here are some questions you
might want to ask yourself:
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Yes
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No
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Is having sex in agreement with my own moral
values?
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Would my parents approve of me having sex now?
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What if I have a child-am I responsible enough
to provide for its emotional and financial support?
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If the relationship doesn't last, will I be glad
I had sex with this person?
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Am I sure my partner is free from all sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) including HIV/AIDS?
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 If
any of your answers to these questions is "NO,"
or you are not sure, then you'd better WAIT. As you
can tell, having sex requires a lot of thinking. Before
you make your decision, educate yourself more about
sex so you can make the right decision.
For more information, talk to your parent(s), a responsible
adult or contact a Title
X clinic nearest you.
Source: Teen Talk, January 1998; United
States Department of Health and Human Services; Office
of Public Health and Science; Office of Population Affairs,
Bethesda, Maryland.
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