Showing Affection Without Sex

Wanting to have sex with your boyfriend or girlfriend is a natural impulse. However, not having sex is the only 100% way to prevent pregnancy. Here are some ways you can show your boyfriend or girlfriend that you love and appreciate them without having sex.

• 50 Ways to Show You Love Somebody Without Having Sex –Just4You
• Creative Ways to Show Love and Affection pamphlet

If you want to get physical with your boyfriend or girlfriend, but aren’t ready or don’t want to have intercourse, there are other ways you can be intimate. While these activities lower the risk of pregnancy, there might still be bodily fluids involved, especially with oral or manual sex, putting you at risk for contracting an STI (More on STIs). Remember to still use protection! (Learn more) Read up on other types of sexual activities:

• Oral Sex, Manual Sex, Anal Sex...What's It All Mean Jellybean? -Scarleteen
• Safer Oral Sex Practices –Palo Alto Medical Foundation