“I don't think I've ever heard my mom say the word ‘sex' before. Then she tells me I could tell her anything, and I shouldn't keep secrets from her. It makes me so mad!”
—Jennifer, 16
Virginity: The Real Deal
If you looked up the word "virginity" in the Webster's New World Dictionary, you'd find this definition: "the quality or state of being virgin." For the definition of "virgin," you'd find "a person who has never had sexual intercourse."
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How do I know if I'm ready to have 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? How do I say “No” to my partner? I think I'm ready. What should I do before I have sex?
Do you think abstinence works for most teens?
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