- Respect Yourself:
Believe that you are worth waiting for.
- Realize the Risks:
Death and disease go hand in hand with pre-marital sex. A very real risk is present when you engage in sex outside of marriage.
- Pray about it
God has said He will not place you in any tempting situation without providing a way out. Pray for strength to stand firm in your decision.
- Put it in writing
Write out your decision about sex. Somehow, putting it in writing helps strengthen your resolve.
- Find and accountability partner
Find a good friend with the same resolve about sex. If you can find the support of one friend, you can keep each other out of trouble.
- Make your decision known
Do not lead your date on. Let him/her know where you stand, so you will not be as likely to be placed in a vulnerable position.
- Be careful whom you date
Do not get involved with men/women who you suspect will try to have sex with you. Date rape is a real concern. Do not place yourself in a position where you might not have a choice.
- Plan ahead
Plan your times with your date. By leaving the evening open, you make yourself more vulnerable. You might end up having unwanted sex merely because you do not have plans.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs
These substances can make a person behave in ways he/she will later regret. You may lose control of what you are doing and end up doing something you would not normally do.
- Limit Physical Contact
The further you go, the further you will want to go and the harder it will be to stop. You must set the limits. Do not expect your date to do it. Determine how far is acceptable to you and do not violate that standard.
