Sexual Relationships 
Sexual Health 
Losing your virginity is a big deal (no matter what anyone says) and you only get one chance to lose it. These days teenagers are doing it because their "friends are doing it" or because they want to "get rid of it." Both of which are NOT good reasons to start having sex.
Lost my virginity but now I feel like crap?
How do you know you're not ready?
- You don't know the risks (pregnancy, STDs)
- You only want to do it because everyone else is doing it
- You think it'll make your partner happy
- You have high expectations (your first time won't be like a scene from The Notebook)
- Talking about sex makes you uncomfortable (if you can't talk about you won't be able to do it)
How do you know you're ready?
- You know the risks (pregnancy, STDs..)
- You know how to prevent those risks (condoms, birth control)
- You can openly talk to your partner about sex
- You’re comfortable with your partner (emotionally, physically..)
Remember kids, sex is a big deal. Especially when you're about to do it for the first time. Always be safe and never left anyone pressure you into doing it.
What Girls & Guys Said
16 28Yeah. I'm pretty ready. Was ready when I lost my virginity at 15 with my boyfriend of 5 years.
Still ready with my boyfriend now. I've always known the risks I've always been sensible and always been able to speak about it.
The only time I wasn't ready was after being raped. But that's a different issue.
I'm not ready for sex and probably I will never be. Thinking or talking about it makes me feel uncomfortable and confuse.