“The first thing I always hear is: 'If we let gays get married next thing you know people will want to marry a turtle.' What are you thinking?! And you think we're weird?”
—Ashley, 16, Augusta, GA
I think I'm ready. What should I do before I have sex?
After you’ve done all this, if you still feel ready for sex, get protection. You'll need to know how to practice safer sex. Depending on whether you are in same-sex or opposite-sex relationship, you may need to use condoms or dental dams to protect against sexually transmitted diseases and birth control to protect against pregnancy. You can visit a family planning clinic to learn more about your birth control options and to get condoms. To find a clinic near you, call Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-PLAN, visit their Web site at www.plannedparenthood.org or check in you phone book under "family planning."
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Your Comments
RE: SeX
Posted by: DanR on Feb 1st, 2008 10:21am
It is very natural to be curious about what sex is like, but
it is very important to realize what a big decision it is to
have sex. I am glad to hear that you are thinking about the
pregnancy risks, but there are also other risks, including
STDs, and a possible broken heart. 11 (and even 12) years
old does seem very young to have to worry about these
consequences. Check out this link about deciding if you are
ready to have sex:
http://www.sexetc.org/faq/deciding_sex/694.
SeX
Posted by: Chelsea112 on Jan 30th, 2008 7:30pm
I haven't had sex yet either , bt i wold like to bt i am on
the fence i want to but there are too many risks of getting
pregnant an i am 11 nearly 12 and if i decided i would have
sex i wouldn't want to do it with some one in my class
because what if they told every 1? please HELP me :[
sex
Posted by: samatdunk on Jul 26th, 2007 4:55am
would it not be embarrsing to talk to your parents about
sex?
Sex
Posted by: Jessi-Lee on Jul 23rd, 2007 11:13pm
I haven't had sex, but I would like to. I am not sure that I
really and truly know how. I could use some help or maybe a
link to a website that could help me. Thanks!
Jessica
Sexuality
Posted by: Eric on Jan 5th, 2007 10:16pm
Being confused sexually in my opinion just means your body
is curious about
both genders.I believe that it is awesome
to know that it's normal!
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Re: SeX
Posted by: gray.scale27 on Jun 9th, 2008 2:48pm
Dude you do not want to have sex yet. I waited until I was
15, almost 16, and had found the right guy. we weren't
dating but i chose him b/c i felt comfortably around him and
he was more experinced. I'm glad that I waited until I was
older. otherwise I think i would've felt horrible about it.
also, always use protection. always