Who Can Wear a Purity Ring?

One of the biggest questions that girls have about purity rings is whether or not it’s alright to wear one. Some girls wonder if things they have done in the past might make them unworthy of wearing a purity ring or make them a hypocrite for wearing one.

The truth is that regardless of your situation, you can wear a purity ring if you’ve decided to wait until marriage to have sex.

Wearing a purity ring is a personal decision and a reflection of your own moral beliefs. Though many people link purity rings to Christianity, you do not have to be a religious person to wear a purity ring. There are many styles of purity rings that do not feature crosses or other Christian imagery that you can choose if you’re not a religious person.

Some teens wonder if having kissed their boyfriends or engaged in any type of touching would prohibit them from wearing a purity ring. Because a purity ring is a personal choice, there are no rules that state you cannot wear one based upon your past activities. If you’re making the decision to wait until marriage from this point forward, a purity ring can be used to express that.

Another question that comes up frequently is whether or not a girl must be a virgin to wear a purity ring. As explained by About.com, virginity can have many meanings, and as a result, there’s no one rule regarding virginity and wearing purity rings. A girl who was a victim of sexual abuse who decides to wait until marriage to have consensual sex for a partner may consider herself a virgin still, or a girl who has only ever engaged in oral sex with a partner may not see herself as one; however, both of these girls could wear a purity ring if they choose.

What a purity ring signifies to you depends on your own personal beliefs. If you want to wear a purity ring to show your commitment to your values, you should do so. Remember, you are wearing the ring for yourself, not for anyone else, so let your own conscience be your guide.