Our Health, Our Futures - Sexual Issues

Age 15

Everyone has to make their own very personal decision about what is right for them and if they're ready to have sex. How do people know when they are ready for sex? Well, ask yourself these questions to help make your decision:

Do you have any moral, cultural, or religious convictions that might make deciding to have sex, the wrong decision for you?
How do you feel about the present relationship with your partner?
What do you think might happen as a result of having sex? How do you think you will feel about your partner and more importantly, about yourself?
What do you know about herpes, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD's)?
Right now - how do you feel about your partner? Do you trust and respect him/her?
Have you discussed the possibility of STD's and/or pregnancy?
What are each of you willing to do to prevent the situations?
What would you and your partner do if sex resulted in pregnancy or disease?
Do you, for any reason, feel pressure to have sex?
Do you feel that you and your partner can make a decision right now and does it feel comfortable?
Can you talk to your partner about your decision no matter what they are?

These questions should apply to your partner as well. You must be able to talk to your partner about having sex, using contraception, and STD's. You and your partner must be comfortable with the situation. Know how each other feels. Remember that your body is yours and yours alone, take care of it.
It's ok to decide not to have sex. Many people don't want to take the risk of getting a STD or becoming pregnant. Many people just don't want to be bothered with the hassle.
Some people practice secondary virginity. Even if you have had sex, it is possible to choose abstinence from then on.
Some people decide to have " outercourse " instead of "intercourse" and some enjoy mutual masturbation.
It might be helpful to talk to someone about the pro's and con's of each decision you make.

Are You Ready for Sex?
"Sexual Issues" by Loreal.

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Everyone has to make their own very personal decision about what is right for them and if they're ready to have sex. How do people know when they are ready for sex? Well, ask yourself these questions to help make your decision:
Do you have any moral, cultural, or religious convictions that might make deciding to have sex, the wrong decision for you? How do you feel about the present relationship with your partner? What do you think might happen as a result of having sex? How do you think you will feel about your partner and more importantly, about yourself? What do you know about herpes, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD's)? Right now - how do you feel about your partner? Do you trust and respect him/her? Have you discussed the possibility of STD's and/or pregnancy? What are each of you willing to do to prevent the situations? What would you and your partner do if sex resulted in pregnancy or disease? Do you, for any reason, feel pressure to have sex? Do you feel that you and your partner can make a decision right now and does it feel comfortable? Can you talk to your partner about your decision no matter what they are?
These questions should apply to your partner as well. You must be able to talk to your partner about having sex, using contraception, and STD's. You and your partner must be comfortable with the situation. Know how each other feels. Remember that your body is yours and yours alone, take care of it. It's ok to decide not to have sex. Many people don't want to take the risk of getting a STD or becoming pregnant. Many people just don't want to be bothered with the hassle. Some people practice secondary virginity. Even if you have had sex, it is possible to choose abstinence from then on. Some people decide to have " outercourse " instead of "intercourse" and some enjoy mutual masturbation. It might be helpful to talk to someone about the pro's and con's of each decision you make.		"Sexual Issues" by Loreal.
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