Ais for abstinence, which means not having sexual intercourse. In other words, waiting to have sex until your ready.

Bis for before. Before you get into an intimate situation, make a plan for sticking with your decision not to have sex. Know the times and places when sexual feelings might be too strong, and learn how to avoid them.

Cis for communication. Some students think it’s easier to "do it" than to talk about it. Maybe that’s true. But, hey, if you can’t talk to your partner about sex, then you probably shouldn’t be having it.

Dis for decision. Sex is complicated. Deciding whether or not to have sex can be pretty intense. There is a lot of thinking to do before you figure out what is best for you.

Eis for everybody. As in "come on, everybody’s doin’ it." Definitely not true! Maybe everybody is thinking about it. Maybe everybody is talking about it, but everybody is definitely not doing it.

Fis for fact. A proven scientific fact: you don’t have to have sex by the time you get out of college. People have sex in their 20's, 30's, 50's, and even 70's. So what’s the rush?

Gis for genius. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out there’s more to a good relationship than just having sex. If that’s all the person you’re going out with is looking for, then its probably time to start looking for someone else to be with.

His for hormone. Sure, they can make you crazy. Sure they can make your body scream, "SEX!" while your brain whispers "WAIT!" Do yourself a favor and trust your brain. It’s usually right.

Iis for It won’t happen to me. The great myth. Try selling that to the 3,000 American teenage girls who got pregnant today - and the 3,000 future fathers.

Jis for jam. The sticky kind you don’t want to get yourself into. Pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV - if you have sex these are things you risk and have to think about. Abstinence is a good and safe choice.

Kis for know. Before you make any decision about whether to have sex, know the facts about diseases, birth control and safer sex. When it comes to sex, what you don’t know can hurt you.

Lis for love. One of the most important things in the world. Did you know, you can have a boyfriend or girlfriend, be totally in love, and not go all the way? "Makin’ love" is a big deal, so be sure it’s what both of you really want to do.

Mis for morals. You’re the only one who can figure out what is right and wrong for you. Think about your own values, beliefs, and morals when making decisions about sex.

Nis for normal. Its normal to feel confused about sex. One person tells you one thing; someone else tells you the exact opposite. With all the crazy mixed-up messages out there, its amazing how well so many students handle sexuality.

Ois for outercourse. There are ways to be close without having sex. Kissing, hugging, holding hands, touching, and talking are all fun and exciting and won’t result in pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Pis for pressure. From your boyfriend or girlfriend to have sex. From your friends, t.v., the radio - you name it. Sometimes it may seem like it will never let up. Stay strong! You’re in control!

Qis for questions. If you have questions about any of this sex stuff - ask! Your parents, uncle, sister, counselor, partner - maybe they can help you find the answer. The only stupid questions are the ones that don’t get asked.

Ris for relationship. Sharing, caring, talking, laughing, getting through the rough times, are some of the ingredients of a good relationships. Trying to figure out where sex fits in is tricky. Make sure what’s right for you is also right for your partner. Otherwise, things can get messed up.

Sis for sexual intercourse. "Makin’ love," "Doin’ it," when the right time comes, sex can be a wonderful part of your life, but keep in mind that the only 100% effective method of birth control, and the best protection against STI’s is not having intercourse.

Tis for television. T.V., movies, and videos are fun to watch, but they shouldn’t tell us how to run our lives. Everybody hops into bed with everybody else all the time! No mention of birth control or STI’s, or responsibility, or even love! Come on, get real!

Uis for unsure. If you’re unsure about whether to have sex, or unsure about what your partner wants, then it makes a lot of sense to wait. Even if you’ve had sex before, you always have the right to not have sex now.

Vis for virgin. It’s not a bad word. If you’ve made a decision not to have sex, it’s a decision you can be proud of! Feel good about it! Pat yourself on the back.

Wis for wimp. Not having sex doesn’t make you a wimp or a geek or a nerd or any other weird thing. Not having sex simply means you haven’t had sex... as in NO BIG DEAL

Xis for control and power. It’s your life. You and you alone have the power to decide what you will and won’t do. You have control over your own body. Have we talked about this already? Well, X-Qs ME!

Yis for you would if you loved me. Yeah, right! One of the all time ridiculous lines. A good reply is, "If you really loved me, you wouldn’t be pressuring me!

Zis for zillion. There are probably a zillion, maybe more good reasons not to have sex if you’re a college student. Because you feel like waiting. Because you’re just not ready. Because its against your values. Because you don't want STI’s. Because you don’t want to get pregnant. Respect yourself. Decide for yourself.