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Should a Couple Have Premarital Sex? Premarital sex is usually a serious topic for most couples. One of the positive aspects of premarital sex is the pleasure and the fulfilling of sexual desires. One of the negative aspects of premarital sex is the morality issue, the guilt factor and the concern over unwanted pregnancy and acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. There are physical risks to consider when it comes to engaging in sex. No one wants to bring a baby into the world if it is not wanted so choosing a method of birth control that is effective is a very important consideration. Be aware however that abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100 percent safe and effective. In regards to sexually transmitted diseases, the statistics are frightening. An estimated 50 percent of individuals who have HIV fall into the age group 15 to 24 years. Condoms are not completely effective at preventing pregnancy nor are they completely effective at decreasing the risk of contracting the virus. Studies show that condoms are only able to decrease the risk of contracting HIV by an estimated 85 percent. Condoms as well are not completely effective at decreasing the risk of contracting a variety of STD's. Often the emotional consequences of sex are overshadowed by the physical concerns but they should not be. Sex, after all is a very emotional act of sharing and it is very powerful. Sex changes things and can often alters perceptions and feelings. Having premarital sex can bring up feelings that as a couple you may not wish to encounter. Sex can cause emotional turmoil for one person that is not readily understood or felt by the other person. Negative emotions associated with sex can vary from guilt to embarrassment to a lack of trust and respect and even anger and the roots of deep-seated resentment. While sex is very pleasurable, having sex for can have a negative affect on a healthy.
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