Are you committed to saving sex for marriage?  If so, please enter our essay contest by writing a 500 to 750 word essay explaining why. And if LoveMatters.com has inspired or encouraged you in any way in this area, please explain how in your essay.

    Your 500 to 750 word essay should be approximately one to one and a half typed pages.  Essays may be shorter, but any essays longer than two typed pages won't be considered.

    Essays should be mailed or emailed to LoveMatters.com before April 1, 2001

    The LoveMatters.com staff will read all submitted essays and select the winner on May 1, 2001.  On that date, LoveMatters.com will announce the winner via the LoveMatters.com web site and a $250 check will be mailed to the winner.

    Could you use an extra $250?  Bet you could use some extra cash for dinner out at your favorite restaurant, gifts, car insurance, a vacation, CDs, a plane ticket, shopping and more! Why not submit an essay right away?  You just might win our contest and take home $250!

     Essays will be judged on the basis of:

        1) Content
        2) Persuasive impact

    Please submit your essay along with:

        1) Your first and last name
        2) Your age
        3) Your sex
        4) Your complete mailing address
        5) Your phone number with area code
        6) Your email address

    Your essay must be submitted with each of the six items listed above to be entered in the contest. When we announce the winner, we will post the winning essay on-line at Lovematters.com, along with others we especially like. We'd also like to post the winner's photo on our web site, so if you'd like, please submit your photo with your essay.  Please note, sending your photo is optional.
 

    By submitting your essay, your photo and the information listed above, it is agreed that you give LoveMatters.com permission to post your essay, your name and your photo on our web site at LoveMatters.com.  This permission is granted to LoveMatters.com whether or not you win the essay contest.

    Only one essay may be submitted per person.

    Photos mailed to LoveMatters.com will become the property of LoveMatters.com. Photos will not be returned.

    Please mail your essay and items 1 - 6 to:

           LoveMatters.com
           Essay Contest
           1840 S. Elena Ave., #103
           Redondo Beach, CA 90277

    You may also submit your essay and items 1 - 6 via email to:

    We look forward to reading your essay!  Good luck!  Remember, the winner gets $250 and the opportunity to be featured on our web site!  Wow! Think about it…if your essay is posted on our site, it will encourage and inspire many, many web browsers…plus, your future spouse might discover you online at LoveMatters.com! Wouldn't that be COOL!