Abstinence - Advantages of Abstinence

What are the advantages of Abstinence?

Abstinence is free and available to all.
It is extremely effective at preventing both infection and pregnancy.
It can be started or returned to at any time in one's life.
Abstinence may encourage people to build relationships in other ways.
Abstinence may increase the creativity in a relationship as partners find new ways to express intimacy with each other.
Abstinence may be boost your self-esteem as you are choosing what you consider to be right for yourself.
Abstinence contributed to a fall in teen pregnancy rates in the '90s along with increase use of Depo-Provera and Norplant. In the near future, Implanon may be an important new option for teens.
It has no medical side effects.
It is cost-effective because there's nothing to buy!