Feb
17
Am I ready for sex?
February 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
This is a question that lots of teens and young people will ask themselves at some point, but not one that many are able to answer with a definite “yes” or “no”.
Having sex for the first time can be complicated. It can lead to pregnancy, and if your partner has HIV or an STD (and [...]
Feb
17
When are you ready for sex?
February 17, 2007 | 1 Comment
There is no absolute right age to start having sex. What matters is whether it is the right time for you. It also depends on what you mean by ‘having sex’. There are many ways in which you can give and receive sexual pleasure without having sexual intercourse.
Giving each other massages, kissing and hugging can [...]
Feb
17
Sex and love
February 17, 2007 | 2 Comments
For some people sexual feelings are bound up with love and close relationships. Some people think sex should only happen within marriage. For some people sex and love are two different things.
What is important is that you feel good about yourself and what you are doing, and that you keep yourself safe. Being safe means [...]
Feb
17
What about the law?
February 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The age of consent, that is the age at which it is legal to have sex, depends on which country you are in, and in the United States the law is different in different states.
In England and Wales, the law says it’s illegal for a boy or a girl to have sex with a girl [...]
Feb
17
Having Sex for the first time
February 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment
There can be lot of pressure to lose your virginity – that is, to have sexual intercourse for the first time. Having sex with someone just because you want to lose your virginity, or because you think all your friends are doing it, is something you may regret later.
You might feel lots of anxieties, especially [...]
Feb
17
Can a girl become pregnant the first time she has sex?
February 17, 2007 | 3 Comments
Yes, a girl can become pregnant the first time she has sexual intercourse. So, you must use contraception the first time you have sexual intercourse, if you don’t want to risk becoming a parent.