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Continuous abstinence is completely refraining from sexual intercourse. There are no hormonal side effects, and abstinence is endorsed by many religious groups. It is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy, and it also prevents sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Women who are abstinent until their 20s and have few partners are less likely to get STDs, become infertile, or develop cervical cancer. Abstinence costs nothing.
How Well Continuous Abstinence Works
Pregnancy cannot happen if sperm is kept out of the vagina. Continuous abstinence is 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy. It also prevents sexually transmitted infections.
Advantages of Continuous Abstinence
- Abstinence has no medical or hormonal side effects.
Who Can Use Continuous Abstinence
- Any woman or man can abstain from sex play. Many do so at various times in their lives. Some choose to do so all their lives.
Possible Problems
- People may find it difficult to abstain for long periods of time.
- Women and men often end their abstinence without being prepared to protect themselves against pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.
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