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Sex doesn't just happen. There are many possible decisions you can make about sex. One decision is whether or not to have sex with someone. We constantly make this decision: 'yes' or 'no'. Even if you've had sex with someone once before, it doesn't mean that you have to have sex with them again. We all have a right to make choices about sex and to change our minds.
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- Get all the information you can about your choices.
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Think about what you want and don't want.
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Figure out how you feel about the situation and choose the option that fits best for you.
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Be assertive and communicate your decision (e.g. to a partner).
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Don't let others pressure you. We get mixed messages about sex from many different places (family, friends, media, internet, partners), and these messages can confuse and pressure us.
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Remember that if you feel good about yourself, you're more likely to make healthy decisions.
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Making decisions is easier if you've taken time to think about how you feel and if you make decisions in non-pressured situations (not in the heat of the moment).
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Remember that using alcohol and other drugs can get in the way of making a good decision.
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