Question

Which of the following is a reasonable argument for abstinence?. -The failure to make your own decisions about your body can lead to lowered self-esteem.. -You cannot safely engage in sexual activity without access to a prescribed birth control method.. -If you are not sexually abstinent, you will contract an STI, maybe even AIDS.. -Engaging in sexual activity while young will compromise your body's ability to develop properly.

Answer 1

The answer is: The failure to make your own decisions about your body can lead to lowered self-esteem.

People who choose to maintain their virginity in united states more often than not would experience some sort of mockery from their peers. Regardless of what the reason is, such mockery could lead to lowered self-esteem that might negatively affect other aspects of their life.

Answer 2

Abstinence in this context refers to not engaging in any sexual activity with another person. Abstinence is a voluntary action.

A reasonable argument for abstinence is that if you are not sexually active you will not contract an STI even AIDS.

There is always a risk that an STI can be contracted through sexual activities with another person, however the risk is significantly reduced through use of protection such as condoms.