At what age is it okay to start having sex?

Question

Most of my friends are or have deen doing it for almost longer than 1 year . I wanted to get as many opinions as possible so as to make my desicion .

I know that peer pressure can drive people to do crazy things because i have seen it . I am just not sure of what to do . I certainly am old enough but just not sure .

Answer 1

Age isn't the key. It's maturity. When you're willing to take the chance of getting pregnant, or getting an STD, then you're ready to have sex. Do you know anything about STDs? There are 33. The viral ones can't be cured. You have it for life. HPV, a.k.a. genital warts, the #1 viral STI, means you'll have fleshy growths on your genital area that you'll have to have burned or frozen off and painful urination for the rest of your life. It can lead to cervical cancer in women.
Also, do some math. Assume that each one of your partners has had the same number of partners as you have. Say you've had three partners. That means each of those people has had 3 partners. Any one of those can have an STI. That means it's the same as having sex with 7 people. And if you've had sex with 12 people and each one of them has as well. That means you've had the same as 4095 partners.

Answer 2

Asking for multiple opinions shows you're not ready. Do not be a 'follower'. Just because your friends are doing it means nothing!! There is a reason any adult will tell you to wait. They have been there!!!! Your first time is almost never anything to write about in your diary. Don't have sex for the wrong reasons: because your friends are; because you think it will 'keep' a boy (they'll use you and leave); oh! and let's not forget all the wonderful diseases (not just AIDS) that are out there. And you can't 'tell by looking' whether someone is 'clean' or not. Anyone worth dying for? Also many diseases can leave you sterile, complicate childbirth, affect the child and affect anyone you have sex with for the rest of your life.
End point? If you're asking for opinions, you have your answer. You're not ready. And don't let your friends make you feel like you have to. Those kinds of people aren't friends at all. I hope you choose to wait, Sweetie!!

Answer 3

Peer pressure happens in every aspect of our lifes - and no matter how old we are - the best thing you can do for yourself is trust in your own feelings and wait till you are ready - - don't let what others are doing put pressure on you - and make very sure your ready for the responsiblilty - deal with the birth control issue before you have sex - not after - and condoms don't always do the trick. If your thinking about sex then its a good time to check out birth control - Planned Parenthood is a good resourse.

Answer 4

Theoritcally you can start having sex when your body is ready for it. But i believe your asking based on moral and emotional response rather than physical ones, and the answer to that is you can start having it whenever you feel like your ready. Make sure you always use protection (condom) and dont let your sigificant other talk you out of it. There are all sorts of crazy stories out there that are totally false about not being able to get pregnant at certain times or the old "you trust me that im clean" line... dont fall for any of that bull**** ALLWAYS USE PROTECTION no ifs ands or buts...

The most important thing about this is that make sure that whomever your having sex with is the person that youll always want to remember your first time with... because youll never forget it. If your having sex just to alieve the peer pressure your getting from your friends.., guess what YOUR NOT READY TO HAVE SEX

Answer 5

The fact that you are asking this question suggests to me that you are not ready. Ideally you should be married but, very few people stick to that. Do not allow what your friend are doing to influence your decision. If possible speak to your parents especially your mother. If you can't speak to them go to an adult that you can trust even your doctor, nurse or religious leader and discuss it with them.. The bottom line is it is up to you don't rush it. When it happens make it special and above all use protection.

Answer 6

I had sex when I was 7 years old. The girl was like 9 or 10. We called it "Ooochie Coochie" or "Hunching" back then, I was ahead of my time knowing about sex. I went under the teacher's desk when she wasn't sitting and looked under her dress too in 1st grade, I got sent to the principal's office all the kids were laughing, another little boy dared me I'll never forget it. So the answer to your question depends on the individual!

Answer 7

I think u should start havin sex after u get married at any age about, start at 18 to 25 or something in between. Dont start to early or dont to late.

Answer 8

At least 18. (boy I never thought I would say that to anyone, coming from a very conservative Catholic family) It's what I tell my boys who are 23 and 17.

Whatever you decide, please make sure that you use appropriate protection. The pill is good but it doesn't prevent STDs.

My dad, who is 76 told a nephew who says he doesn't want to have kids to "double bag it". If you don't want any ooopses, please make sure your bf does the same.

Answer 9

The age to start having sex is when you feel you are mature enough and feel that you are ready to have sex, with someone that has and shows you respect as you would to them.

Answer 10

it's up to you but i think either wait till your married or after the age of 21 cuz than you'd most likely be ready for the consequenses.