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| May 2004 |  |
| Over sex and over here: US virgins to preach restraint to British teens | |
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By: Nicholas Pyke and Andy McSmith www.independent.co.uk 09 May 2004 America's moral right, backed with massive funding from George Bush, is to target British teenagers in a mission to protect their virginity. The Silver Ring Thing movement, which preaches a gospel of sexual purity before marriage, will this week launch a seven-city tour of the UK and Ireland. A young crew of virgins will be flown over to spread the word. |
 Teen celibacy Why three British youngsters have chosen to refrain from sex until they are married: I've seen my friends and their
relationships, and many do have serious regrets. There's no closeness to
their relationships. That's not shown by the media. When I marry, I won't be comparing one
person with two or three others before. You get the chance to learn a lot
about the other person without all the added pressure of sex. My mum bought me a ring two years ago
and I promised to wear it until I'm married. It's my decision too. It's
the only way you can be without the risk of STIs and pregnancy. |