User post: Lady Gaga becomes advocate of abstinence?

Lady Gaga is treading into uncharted territories speaking about reasons why not to have sex. Usually dressed in provocative outfits that warrant tell-tale signs of sexuality, no one could have ever guessed she would be one to preach abstinence.

Recently while attending a M.A.C. Viva Glam event, Lady Gaga surprised herself by saying "I can't believe I'm saying this -- don't have sex. It's not really cool anymore to have sex all the time. It's cooler to be strong and independent. It's OK not to have sex, it's OK to get to know people. I'm celibate. Celibacy is fine." [ CNN ]

To young women out there who were pressured into having sex because all the "cool kids" are, she is saying: you don't have to do something unless you want to.

To be so up front and honest with her fans on actions that occur when partaking in risky sexual behaviors that change many women and men forever takes a lot of guts. Whether it be STD's, AIDS, unwanted pregnancies or emotions that come along with being physically intimate with another, Lady Gaga embraces her fame in ways many in the spotlight of media do not. She tells her fans to take care of themselves and not worry what others are doing.

With a fan base consisting of many pre-teens waiting to do something, anything, with their pubescent bodies, Lady Gaga realizes her role as a role model. Many look up to her because of her individuality and spunkiness. Speaking to men and women on why choosing not to have sex until they are ready is a huge step in gaining ground on helping those who have yet to learn peer pressure doesn't control their lives. Isn't that what moms and dads around the world hope for their children?

Make your own choices with your body. Don't worry what everyone else is doing. Do what is right for you.

Wait, until you are ready.

Whew! And it only took a half dressed popstar to say it!