Remember. It's your choice when to have sex, nobody else's. Read through the questions below – unless you can say ‘yes’ to all of them, you aren’t really ready for sex – think about it!
- Do you feel you could say no if you wanted to but still want to do it?
- Can you have fun together without anything sexual involved?
- Do you each want it for yourself, not for the other person or to fit in with friends or others’ expectation of you?
- Are you certain nobody’s forcing or pressuring you?
- Have you and your partner discussed using condoms and contraception?
- Have you agreed what happens next, whether or not to tell your friends afterwards and talked about the implications if you become pregnant
Sex Facts
Most people don't have sex until after they're 16
Most people who have had sex before 16 regret it and wished they had waited until later.
You can get free confidential advice about contraception whatever your age - even if you under 16.
Sex without a condom carries a serious risk of catching a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Some STIs, particularly chlamydia, don't always have symptoms, and some cannot be cured.
You can’t tell by looking who has an STI - so don’t take a chance.
