I didn't wait...now what!?
So, you didn't wait, and now you're asking
yourself what you should do. First off, we just want you
to know that no matter where you've been or what you've done -
you can always decide what's next! It's never too late
to start over!
Here's some things you can do:
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Talk to an adult that you trust who can help you sort through your feelings about what happened.
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Get tested for STDs! Even if you don't have any symptoms, you could have been exposed to an STD. Some STDs can cause permanent damage to your body or, in the worst case scenario, death. Don't take this lightly - get tested. If you live in the Joplin, MO area, you can get tested at LifeChoices - it's free and confidential. Click here for more info. If you live somewhere else, check around in your area for testing centers (such as the health department or even your family's doctor).
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Make a decision about what you want for your future. If you don't want to have sex again, you're going to have to do something about it! Perhaps this means changing who/how you date, setting boundaries, etc.
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Click here to find out more about dating smart.
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Click here to download and print an abstinence commitment card to help you stick to your decision.
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Click here to hear from other teens who are waiting too!
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Click here if you'd like to ask some questions about how you can continue to remain abstinent.
As we said earlier - no matter what's happened in the past, you can always decide what's next. Don't let anyone make you believe that it's too late. You deserve the best life and the best relationships - so don't settle for anything less than the one who loves you enough to say FOREVER (and mean it!). You're worth the wait!