PREMARITAL SEX Flashcards
sex before marriage, usually by two single individuals.
pre marital sex
The youth want to express their feelings for the one they love.
Feelings and expressions
The pressure could come from within: “I’ve done it before… why not do it again?”
Individual/Peer Pressure
Young people are at the verge of independence in their lives.
Rebellion
It’s normal for young people to be curious, and one of the things they are very curious about is sex.
Curiousity
Media constantly bombard us with messages that encourage premarital & extramarital sex.
Negative Media
Short term thrills can lead to ______ consequences.
long-term
The youth face temptation, & pressures everywhere with no absolute standards that give guidance and direction.
Permissive Society
Morality now = based on individual’s ______
feelings and opinions
Loss of virginity
Pregnancy
Sexuality transmitted disease
Physical
Breakdown of communication with partner
Comparison with past sexual partners
Early marriage
Single parenthood
Ruined reputation
Limited social life
Having to drop out of school
Limited job choices
Bleak future
Social/Economical
Guilt
Shame
Bothered conscience
Worry
Fear
Regret
Hatred towards self or partner
Loss of self-esteem, self-respect, self-worth
Loss of respect for others
Loss of trust
Flashback of past experiences
Negative feelings about sex
Long term sadness, grief, depression, suicidal thoughts
Emotional
God’s judgment
Separation from/broken relationship with God
Spiritual
