A lot of girls talk about having sex for the first time as
something they want to be very special, with the right person and
in circumstances where they feel loved. Some young women worry
about their reputation if it is known they have had sex and because
of this some young women use alcohol as way to have sex and use
alcohol as an excuse. Some young women end up having sex before
they are ready for sex
There is more information on helping you to decide if you're
ready for sex on the Be Books website in the Ask Jill
section.
Sex can be a really wonderful part of being alive. When you are
16, the law says that you can have sex. Most young people
(over 70%) wait until they are 16 before having a sexual
relationship. Some young people have sex before they are 16 and
very often say that they wished they had waited until later and
that they were not ready for it when it first happened.
Therefore sex is something that is best left until you are sure
you are fully able to deal with it.
If you are under 16 this information can help you to make the
right choices for when the time comes and you do feel ready to have
sex.