Sexual Abstinence

Type What is it? How does it work? On average, how many couples using this method will get pregnant? Does it protect you from STD's? How do I get it?
Sexual Abstinence When a person makes the decision not to have sex including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. It stops the egg and sperm from meeting.

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100% if you abstain from all types of sex, and other risky sexual behaviors. Whether you are a virgin, or have had sex, anyone can make the choice to remain, or become sexually abstinent.

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