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voteIf you've ever maintained abstinence as a lifestyle for any length of time, you know its not for wimps or weaklings.
Strength, moxie, and diligence are a must.
Americans, young and old, receive their daily allowance of "sex sells" whether they like it or not. To morally remove yourself from this type of culture is a job in and of itself. Especially if you're new at flexing those abstinence muscles.
This article is dedicated to helping you stay strong and focused.
Here's five ideas I recommend to maintain sexual purity. If you implement just one recommendation at a time, you'll be well on your way to creating a lifestyle free of relationship headaches.
Limit all television viewing.
This may not be a problem for some, but I was a T.V. addict. As I mentioned in," Network T.V. & Abstinence Just Don't Mix", protecting yourself from blatant sexual references is paramount. Although entertaining, most T.V. shows are detrimental to keeping your abstinence vow. Speaking of addictions, if you're serious about keeping yourself pure, the next suggestion is a MUST DO.
Destroy all porn.
That means videos and DVDs. Use internet filters to restrict access to porn sites. Cancel adult-oriented web memberships, cable, satellite Pay-Per-View, and magazine subscriptions. If you're an amateur film maker who uses a webcam or video recorder to supplement your porn collection, I suggest you retire them immediately.
Getting my kicks from porn is not my weakness. Some women do have an addiction to it, but I am not one of them. I dabbled in it to spice up a dull relationship, but now I find it disgusting. Not to mention, it encourages promiscuity between single men and women - some of whom are well below the age of consent.
Addiction to porn is a huge problem that has the potential to destroy relationships and families - just ask David Duchovny. Yes, he's cleaning up his act now. His repentant attitude and stint in rehab are admirable. Without it, I'm sure Tea Leoni would have taken the kids and run as far as she could.
Develop a strong connection with a Higher Power.
I'm not ashamed to say mine is Jehovah God through Jesus Christ. Yours may be someone or something different. All I know is, when I felt my resolve weaken during those first few months, prayer, reading the Bible, and the like, kept me strong and focused. Those tools continue to do the job.
Start moving your body - in a wholesome way.
I began walking for exercise. This small step progressed to kickboxing, pilates, and tai chi four to five days per week. Redirecting my attention to physical exercise definitely helped me discover the inner athlete I never knew before. It's a positive change for the better.
Learn a new hobby or revitalize an old one.
For me the desire to write was renewed. It comes in handy for several reasons, but especially as a self-proclaimed Abstinence Advocate. I also enjoy cartooning and portrait drawing in my spare time. If I were a gambling woman, I would bet your tastes are entirely different. The point is to enjoy wholesome activities that will keep you from indulging former deviant desires.
These are five strategies you can implement right now to stay pure. Modify them as you see fit or create your own. Just remember to keep it clean.
I can't promise you the abstinence journey is not difficult, but it is wort it. There is no better gift to give to your future spouse than a clean bill of health without a hint of relationship baggage.
About the Author
Ms. Gray promotes total abstinence until marriage for people of all ages. She has maintained this lifestyle for over three years with no regrets and a lot less headaches. If keeping yourself sexy, healthy, and strong for life is important to you, visit my website for more info.
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