how old do you think you should be before you have sex?

Answer 1

I don't believe it's a question of age(as long as it's legal). I believe it's more a matter of maturity and responsibility. One should ask themselves if they are ready to deal with the responsibilities that comes with sex before they engage in it. Is one ready for children in case someone gets pregnant? Is one responsible enough to practice safe sex etc.

Answer 2

Be over the age of consent.

Other than that, realize that maturity and age aren't necessarily correlated. So there is no "magic" age when you are automatically mature-enough to handle the consequences of yuor actions.

But you must be mature and responsible enough to handle any and all emotional, physical, financial, and other potential "fallout" from having sex. You should make sure that you are well-informed about everything, even if it means paying for an appointment with a doctor to discuss this stuff because the schools only teach "abstinence educations" nowadays and all that many of out parents are willing to say about the subject is, "Don't you dare!" And you need to decide--well before such a thing is evena possibility--what you'd do in case of an unplanned pregnancy--plus you MUST tell your partner what that decision is before you ever have sex. (I decided all of that stuff long before I ever "did it." I was over the legal age limit. And I was well-informed about all aspects of sexuality, so that--although I did run into a FEW swurprises, there weren't all that many. Even, so, the first romance did emotionally-traumatize me.)

And all of those people who say to get married first? Well, that's good advice. But then think about all of the stupid, immature people who aren't really grown-up enough to get married but who do it anyway, just because they're horny. That's not a good thing, either. And then it gets worse, because stupid, immature, horny people who've only had abstinence education make a bunch of babies before they're grown-up-enough to be parents...and the cycle starts all over again with THEIR kids!

The main thing to keep in mind is that sex is a two-edged sword: People will call you a "loser" if you don't do it, and then if something bad happens to you around sex, they'll tell you that you should have kept your knees together or somethng equally offensive (meanwhile they're all doing the same thing and just pretending to be smugly holier-than-thou).

So, basically, even though it's a sort of anti-social attitude to have, you have to primarily watch out for yourself and care a LOT LESS about what other people say. Remember: It's YOUR LIFE. You don't want to ruin it by listening to other people, trying to please other people, and doing things just because other people expect you to do them. Do not have sex, get married, or have kids until you are absolutely sure that you're ready AND that you know what you're doing/getting into..

Answer 3

Age doesn't matter. It's if you are married or not. Sex should be between husband and wife....Why? Because if you get pregnant you need to be old enough to give the child a good life. Sex lasts a moment, Being a parent lasts your whole life. No birth control is 100% so don't be fooled with that.

Answer 4

18

Answer 5

In ancient times and still among some cultures, people had sex as soon as they reached puberty. That sounds fine. Of course, adults should not have sex with minors. Those who say to wait until marriage just need to grow up and experience the real world and not rely on some musty old book.

Answer 6

if you had to put an age on it I think 22-23 is a good age. your mind is developed enough to know what you want in a mate. I lost mine at 2. I waited not for religious reasons, I just took the advice my mother gave me and that I'm giving to you. Also, another thing to add. you do not have to be in love to do it. sex is a curiosity all young people have. if you do it out of love and the person hurts you. you will be emotionally crippled. Now I'm not telling you to go out and have a one night stand. But be with a person you trust and that will be with you for the long haul. most importantly be safe and use all contraceptives avail

Answer 7

old enough to know what a condom is. and old enough to go horse back riding. and old enough to be naked legally. and old enough to encourage the fight against racists. old enough to know the straight path is easiest (to know gay is wrong). you must not be sexist. unless you are gay. then you may be sexist all you wish.
I am currently the father of 8 boys, though I have had 17 in all, and they have all lived long and happy, bearing many young, and though they may not be educated or academically successful, they have all done their duty. Living to please and serve me. Except 4. 4 of them I decided to drown. They were just sooo over-stressing. And I figured I'd be doing them a favor, because I'm positive they were tired of being kicked and cussed at and malnourished for so long. I even had one live to turn 20 years!!

This all goes to show what a pleasure it is to own dogs. They are much nicer and easier than children. But I couldn't even begin supporting my dogs until I was 27!! So wait until you're 27. You're lover can and will learn to wait to get what he wants. You to will becoming closer and it will encourage him to stay with you because you are head strong, and foot-loose 'n fancy free!

Answer 8

old enough to deal with the possible consequences of pregnancy or disease without having society or your parents there to help bail you out. Also when you are responsible enough to know to practice safer sex and use a reliable form of birth control.

Waiting until marriage is simply archaic....this is not the victorian era, many adults chose not to get married or they wait until middle adulthood to do so.

Answer 9

18. But it doesn't always happen that way. If it's just GOT to happen before you're 18, then 17 is the lowest I'll allow. You're just not ready for the responsibility it puts on you at any younger age, no matter how mature you think you are.

Answer 10

Definetly when you get married! If you love each other enough, then you should have strength and patience to wait until the wedding day. Marrige IS a symbol of unity and sex is also - they belong together. Just imagine, after all the waiting... what your honeymoon is going to be like! ;}