Sex is everywhere, it’s in nearly
every film, TV programme, advert and magazine.
The world seems pretty obsessed with sex,
which makes it harder for young people and
adults to deal with the pressures surrounding
it. However, there are a lot of myths about
sex:
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Myth
One–
Everyone is doing it
At school, you might hear people showing
off their exploits. You can feel very
left out, if you don’t join
in or have any experience yourself.
It used to be something that just
blokes talked about, but more and
more girls are having more sexually
explicit conversations. This can put
pressure on you and it may have led
you to do something you now regret.
Myth Two- Sex is dirty
Wrong! We all know that hormones race
around our bodies giving us sexual
urges. These are natural and were
invented by God. Sex God’s way
is not dirty. It’s beautiful.
Myth Three- It’s
OK as long as you practice safe sex
There is no such thing as safe sex.
You might reduce the risk of pregnancy
or STDs by using protection, but you
do not eliminate it. To completely
ensure that sex is safe, don’t
have it.
Myth Four– If you’ve
had sex you can’t be forgiven
There is also a Christian myth that
sexual sin is somehow worse than any
other, that God cannot forgive those
who make sexual mistakes.
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God invented sex, but the last thing He wanted
was for people to sleep around and ‘experiment’
with it. He meant it to be the most precious
thing in the world, a spiritual, physical
and emotional bond between a married couple.
With God it’s not a question of SAFE
sex, but SAVED sex.
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People
often struggle with guilt because
of their sexual past, but there is
nothing that God cannot forgive or
restore.
Unwanted or rushed sex can leave you
feeling used or ill treated. If you
feel that sex or any sexual act is
being forced on you, especially by
someone older, then you have the right
to say no.
Options/Help
lines
Sexwise: 0800
28 29 30 – confidential free advice.
7 am – 12 midnight and on the web at
www.ruthinking.co.uk
Part of the Big
Issues series from Spring Harvest
Written by Robin Rolls and Ems Hancock.
