Current Suspected Overdose Deaths in Delaware for 2024: Get Help Now!

Find school water testing results and additional resources

Attention Medicaid Participants: Eligibility Renewals Restarted April 1, 2023

Delaware.gov logo

Abstinence


What Is It?

Decision not to have sexual intercourse


How Does It Work?

Egg and Sperm do not meet (prevents fertilization)


How Is It Used?

A person or couple decides not to have sexual intercourse


Effectiveness:

100%


Benefits:

  • Eliminates the risk for HIV/AIDS and STDs
  • Has no health risks or side effects
  • Can be used at any time, regardless of prior sexual experience
  • Allows users to focus on non-sexual aspects of their relationship

Possible Concerns:

  • May be hard to stay with
  • Requires determination

REDUCES RISK OF HIV/AIDS AND STDs BY 100%




+