How to Abstain from Sex With Your Long Term Boyfriend

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Formulate your reason(s) for sexual abstinence.

   Different people decide to become abstinent for different reasons.Consider:
   Is your reason religious or spiritual? Cultural or medical? Is sexual abstinence intentional or accidental? A combination of more than one?
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   Step 2: Decide on what you will and won't do

   This can involve kissing, embracing, erotic touching, foreplay and Intercourse, or none of the above.
   
   If you aren't certain what you will or won't do, or should or shouldn't do, seek the advice of a trusted adult or counselor, including your religious leader or parent. , Sexual boundaries separate what forms of sexual activity you will engage in from those you will not.
   
   You are always entitled to set sexual boundaries! , In the process of maintaining your boundaries you may decide to tighten the ropes or loosen them, depending on how your relationship is shaping up.
   
   Don't be afraid to renegotiate your terms if something doesn't feel right.
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   Step 3: and why.

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   Step 4: Set your boundaries.

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   Step 5: Maintain and refine your boundaries.

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