Which statement describes typical abstinence-only sexuality education programs? they typically promote abstinence as the only choice that will fully protect against pregnancy and stis while providing information about contraception as a backup plan they promote abstinence and do not commonly present information about anatomy or stis. abstinence-only programs promote abstinence until the individual is old enough to be emotionally, socially and cognitively ready to have sex. abstinence-only programs are supported by the majority of americans and backed up with research evidence showing that these programs achieve their desired results