by IvoryGorilla | Jul 27, 2022 | Abstinence, Relationships, Renewed Abstinence, Risky Behavior, Top Blogs
A story from one of our Why Not presenters “I remember going through training to present for Why Not and hearing that 2/3 of students who engaged in sex and sexual activity regretted their decision and wish they would have waited longer. Of all of the...
by IvoryGorilla | Feb 22, 2022 | Abstinence, Top Blogs
We received a question from a student wondering why we are called ‘Why Not’. First, it is important to know what ‘Why Not’ is before we explain what ‘Why Not’ means. What is Why Not? Why Not is a Sexual Risk Avoidance education program that teaches intermediate...
by IvoryGorilla | Jul 27, 2021 | Abstinence, Relationships, Risky Behavior, Top Blogs
57% of teens search out porn at least monthly. (https://www.covenanteyes.com/pornstats/) Porn is often promoted as fun, casual, healthy, and educational. In reality, there are serious risks associated with pornography. Porn consumption leads to addiction, a distorted...
by IvoryGorilla | Feb 2, 2021 | Abstinence, Protective Methods, Risky Behavior, Top Blogs
The CDC states, “The most reliable ways to avoid transmission of STDs/STIs are to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner.” [1] In other words, condoms/contraceptives do not...
by IvoryGorilla | Apr 7, 2020 | Abstinence, Protective Methods, Top Blogs
This is a question we recently received from a student after viewing our presentation. This is a valid question, and one we hope to answer it in a brief and concise way. First, let’s define some terms. SAFE-SEX defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary is: ‘Sexual...
by IvoryGorilla | Jan 8, 2020 | Sexually Transmitted Infections, Top Blogs
We received a question from one of our students asking, “Are STIs curable? Or are you permanently ill?” To answer this question in brief, there are some STIs that are curable and some that are not. STIs that currently do not have a cure include Oral...
