“This friend of mine got a check up because he thought something was wrong with him. He didn't think it would be an STD. He thought it would never happen to him, but it did.”
—Rosaura, 17, New Jersey
FAQs about Deciding about Sex
- I am 13 years old and I really want to have sex. Is it normal that a 13-year-old wants to have sex already?
- I want to be intimate with my partner, but I don't want to have sex. Is this possible?
- What is abstinence?
- What if I get my girl pregnant?
- What is love? Is it the same as lust?
- How do you know when it’s love?
- All my boyfriend wants is sex, and I consider myself a little too young. How can I tell him that I don't want to have sex without embarrassing him and hurting the relationship?
- What happens the morning after? Will we get closer? Or will I feel like I just made a big mistake?
- My partner and I had sex, but now I’m not sure I want to keep having sex. Is it OK to say no?
- How do I say “No” to my partner?
- Am I still a virgin if I…?
- Does having sex mean I'll fall in love?
- How do I know if I'm ready to have sex?
- I think I'm ready. What should I do before I have sex?
- What is secondary virginity?
- I'm 15 . . . Am I too young to have sex?
- Is it okay to have anal sex?
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