i need some advice from feminists:

mypetcamel:

I’m sixteen and very religious.  I am a Roman Catholic and though I don’t believe everything the Catholic Church teaches, I stay true to its core values.  I would call myself a proud feminist.  But there seems to be a conflict.  I want to wait until marriage to have sex because I view sex as a gift from God meant for the safe and committed relationship of marriage.  I don’t look down upon those who have sex before marriage and I don’t believe in abstinence only education.  Abstinence is a choice along with safe sex.  I strongly support safe sex education in EVERY school, public or private.  Contraception is a must when a child is not wanted!  Does wanting to abstain conflict with my feminist values?

Not at all! Your life is your own to control and live, and as long as you’re not pushing any of your own personal choices on anyone else there’s no conflict.

There are feminists from all over the world and from all religions and all belief or lack of belief systems. Everyone’s feminism is different and everyone’s choices are different. We just operate under the belief that absolutely all people are equal. 

Source: mypetcamel

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  1. sexpositiveodyssey reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    Absolutely not. Feminism gives you...whatever you deem
  2. doublecherry-pie reblogged this from fuckyeahchoice
  3. briawesome reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    me. Feminism in no way is about having sex, the closest thing...that is supporting...
  4. ladylocust reblogged this from fuckyeahchoice and added:
    I thoroughly respect OP.
  5. homurasglasses reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    I don’t think so if your thoughts on abstinence apply only to you...you aren’t trying to...
  6. dontfeedthebookworm reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    abstain does not conflict with feminist...Condemning those who don’t is what conflicts...
  7. goldenheartedrose reblogged this from fuckyeahchoice and added:
    op’s Roman Catholic with Christian,...was me as a teenager.
  8. fuckyeahchoice reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    Not at all! Your life is your own to control...long as you’re not pushing any of your own...
  9. dr--grumbles reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    Feminism is about...with your life. You can make any choices you want (as long
  10. themostfeminist reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    It depends on how you see other people’s sex lives. If you feel that saving sex for...you,...
  11. decadentdepravitydutifuldaughter reblogged this from mypetcamel and added:
    abstain from sexual activity or sexual intercourse until you are married does not mean you are not
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