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The Revolution

Welcome to the True Love Revolution! TLR is a new, non-sectarian student-run organization at Harvard College dedicated to the promotion of premarital sexual abstinence. We strive to present another option to our peers regarding sex-related issues, endorsing ideas of abstinence and chastity as a positive alternative for ethical and health reasons. Our efforts focus on community outreach, publicity, and support for those who wish to remain strong in or have recommitted themselves to this cause.

Worth the Wait

Why save sex for marriage? Hundreds of Harvard students are joining young adults across the country in making the choice to wait. Some cite religious reasons. Others want to completely protect their bodies from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or avoid pregnancy. Many are concerned with personal safety. Others want to save the intense physical and emotional bonding associated with sex for their future spouse. All these reasons agree on one thing: sex IS a big deal.

Saving sex for marriage, we believe, can contribute positively to your physical and emotional health and improve the quality of your current and future relationships. We encourage you to give it a try!

Announcements

New Tee Shirts for sale!

TLR's fantastic new tee shirts have arrived! Please contact Rachel Wagley to buy your shirt. They come in two flavors: $8 for a short-sleeve, and $10 for a long-sleeve.

TLR in the Times

TLR was featured in the New York Times Magazine on Sunday, March 30. There are some mixed feelings about the portrayal of the group, but feel free to read it for yourself here.

A Message for Students at Other College Campuses across the Nation

We have received numerous messages from college students across the country expressing that there is an absence of discussion about abstinence and marriage at their schools. We encourage students at other universities to consider starting up similar groups dedicated to promoting the idea of abstinence on other campuses! For anyone who is interested, please check out our Get Involved page for further details.