r u ready ?
You can always choose whether you want to have sex, whoever you're with. Just because you've done it before, even with the same person, doesn't mean that you have to do it again.
Working out whether you're ready is one of life's big decisions. You're the only one who can, and should, decide.
Whether you're thinking about losing your virginity or having sex again, remember the following tips.
It's better to have an embarrassing talk about sex than an embarrassing sexual encounter before you're ready.
There are lots of things to think and talk about, such as:
- are you both ready?
- will you be having sex for the right reasons and not because of peer pressure?
The law says that it's legal for you to consent (agree) to sex from the age of 16. If you're under 16, you can get confidential contraceptive and sexual health services, including abortions. If you're under 13, the situation is different because the law says that you can't consent to sex at this age.