Deciding whether to have sex or not can be a difficult decision. Often
in this situation, you really care about your boyfriend/girlfriend and
you've heard a lot about how great it is to have sex. At the same time,
you may feel that you just aren't ready yet to have sex. It's important
to figure out why it is that you want to have sex.
- Are you doing it because you want to or because you are feeling pressured?
- Have you been able to talk about this situation with your boyfriend/girlfriend?
- Are you ready to protect yourself against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections?
- Are you ready for how sex might change your relationship?
If you are not sure how to answer these questions or if you are not
sure if you are ready to have sex, it's okay to wait and say no.
