What are the dangers of sex outside of marriage? What is the church doing to support young people who choose to refrain from sex before marriage?
In sexual intimacy, a couple opens themselves to one another at the deepest possible level. It is not possible for human beings to come together in a physical union without becoming open to one another emotionally and spiritually as well. Research has shown that when relationships break apart after a couple has engaged in sexual intimacy, the breakup is often very emotionally painful and the experience may negatively affect future relationships. Individuals who have many such relationships often find it difficult to form and maintain a healthy, strong and permanent bond with a marriage partner. Many couples also report that once sexual activity has begun, they stop talking and enjoying many other activities together–activities that may have developed their friendship. Certainly no one needs to be reminded of the risk of infection with a sexually transmitted disease, including HIV/AIDS. The protection offered by condoms is about 90 percent at best. In reality many use condoms inconsist
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