(December 28, 2018 at 8:55 am)Natachan Wrote: As I’ve said, my comments come from my experience with this. I’m aware of how it’s marketed, and I’m also aware of how it is often done.
I also don’t think a 15-16 year old, who is usually who markets this, is an “adult woman” capable of freely making this choice. There is almost always an element of coercion. It is VERY RARE for a grown woman (read, in her 20’s) who is financially independent to make this choice. It happens, and they have my respect. But that isn’t what happens.
Some of the participants are adult women who had contracted STDs and recovered. In light of it, they determined abstinence would be a good option until they are married. That way there are less risks involved with it happening again. I agree that some of it can be manipulative, but I don't believe it's fair to say it applies to all. In and of itself, there's nothing wrong with a ball or making a promise, agreement, or covenant with someone else. If you're forced into it, then that's something completely different.
