Am i too young?

[meme101]

I feel like all my friends tell me im too young to be sexually active, and I personally see nothing wrong with it, now yes I understand the whole teen pregnancy thing, but im careful, I make sure things are right, but I enjoy it, so as a 15 year old am I too young?

[Karkat]

As someone who's been through the whole "teen pregnancy thing", let me assure you that you can never be ready enough. That being said, I understand what you're saying, it's approximately how I am/feel. But I've also had fairly terrible luck so far :P

15 isn't bad at all for being sexually active. It is a LITTLE young, but goodness, at least you're highschool age. I remember when I was in middle school there were girls getting pregnant, and that just blew my mind.

I became sexually active when I wasn't quite 17. I think it's still a little too young for certain reasons, but if you're going to become sexually active before you're of legal age (which for so many reasons is better), 15-17 is definitely the time to do it- not 12-14 like so many kids nowadays. I'm never going to judge an individual for doing it, as much as maybe advise them against it, but I'm not going to advocate it or act like it's something that should be happening. Kind of like smoking. It's not something I agree with for the most part, but I'm not gonna judge.

[Elysium]

It really depends on the individual and their own levels of maturity and comfort. One way or another, you shouldn't be letting other people's expectations dictate what you do with your body. As long as you're safe, which you've already said you are, then I see no harm.

[meme101]

Thanks for the advise, it really help me see a lot of things, I just don't want to be labled as a slut or a hoe, and I feel like people see that in me.

[plebble]

I'm 18 and even from my point of view and my opinion; 18 is too young

[grossgod11]

Well your in high school you can be labeled those thing even if you dress like a nun and never do anything sexual, so its just something that goes with the whole high school experience.

[meme101]

Well yes, I mean I feel like a lot of things change in high school, but me im not gonna be mean because of what people do with their personal lives like I don't care, you be you, but if you read my last posts the only reason everyone is calling me those names is because of my ex, and he had no right to tell.

[nater8er]

No I don't think your too young. We start having sexual thoughts an urges when were pretty young. I think we act on them when were ready

[meme101]

right! and I controlled them until now.

[Babs]

there's no set age for when you're allowed to have sex. it's a maturity level. if you're the least bit unsure, you are probably unready. to be honest, I think when you're an adult (by adult, i dont necessarily mean your age but maturity level) and have access to birth control (such as condoms or the pill) is when you're ready. otherwise, don't risk it.

[Second Chance]

Everything depends on your access to healthcare, birth control, and your overall health. What I mean is that anyone who is sexually active should have access to a doctor just in case there are problems. For girls, you definitely should be on some sort of birth control and not rely upon the guy to wear a condom. Regarding health, you have to make sure you can take birth control because there are some medical conditions that would cause complications with them. Another thing that a lot of people forget is that folks with latex allergies cannot use or be exposed to the standard latex condoms. As a result, you have to look for non-latex condoms which can be harder to find and can be a bit more expensive.

Finally, everything depends on your family and upbringing. If your family is all right with your having sex and is willing to help pay for birth control and take you for doctor's visits if something goes wrong during sex, then I suppose you're fine. If your family is not all right with your having sex, then you have to wait until you're 18 and are out on your own. Under 18 your parents have the final say on what you do whether you like it or not. Parents are responsible for providing for your basic needs such as food, shelter, education, etc, but sex definitely falls in the optional category.

[yeahsure]

which country you in, they are free here? i'd just ask my doctor

[The3rdArmy]

Of course you're not too young! You're physically able to! But are able to take on the responsibility as father in the event "it" happens? :scratchchin:

[Dalcourt]

I'm sexually active since I'm 13, that was quite young but well...I dunno what's the right age to start being sexually active it can be 14 for one 20 for another...it depends on you as a person and as "grown up" you are mentally.

[Menzis]

Thanks for the advise, it really help me see a lot of things, I just don't want to be labled as a slut or a hoe, and I feel like people see that in me.

I really can't stand people who call someone else a slut..
when a guy fucks 10 girls hes a king
but when a girl fucks 10 guys shes a slut
It doesn't make sense to me,

[digzchickz]

i dont think that there is a right or wrong age as long as you are safe about it.

[Magenta]

If you're asking yourself if you're too young, you may not be entirely ready. The question isn't really about age (unless you're like 12 or 13, in which case, I would deem that fairly young and wonder what the hell you're doing) but are you ready to handle the responsibility? That means birth control, condoms (yes, you need to get some because some guys are asses who will just "forget"), STD checks with your family doctor, etc. You need to be mature enough to handle these things and deal with them regularly, not just the sex itself.

I lost my virginity at 16, thankfully to a girl, because now when I look back, I was not at all ready. Personally, I was probably too young because I hadn't covered all the basics like protection and visiting my doctor, blah blah blah. Had it been a guy? I don't really want to think about that.

If you want a personal opinion: yes, 15 is a bit too young. That's just coming from someone older who knows what it was like to be around that age having sex and wishing I'd waited. But as long as you're prepared and reasonable about what you're doing, it's not up to other people, it's up to you.

[killer_queen]

It also depends a lot about what your parents say. Even if you personally are ready, they might have issues with it.

My advice is talk to your parents/guardians/trusted adult about this. Preferably earlier than later.

[Jdc20181]

Well depends ......don't have unprotected sex and always be careful don't rediclously have sex like with a bunch random peeps they can carry diseases and crap

[Camazotz]

Well yes, I mean I feel like a lot of things change in high school, but me im not gonna be mean because of what people do with their personal lives like I don't care, you be you, but if you read my last posts the only reason everyone is calling me those names is because of my ex, and he had no right to tell.

When you enter a relationship or decide to have sex, the people involved both share a responsibility to uphold common courtesy bond. He was a complete asshole for telling the world that kind of thing and broke that trust.

That said, perhaps that situation should be an indicator that you're too young to have sex. You can't trust boys your age to act decent and be mature about sex. They usually brag to all their friends or make fun of you behind your back, which spreads rumors. If you're not ready to handle situations like this, you're too young for sex.

[backjruton]

I think no one is too young for anything as long as they're "mature enough to handle it" .. :whoops: but in my case 17 which I am is still too young :D

[eugaurie]

I think it was around 15-16 that people in my year started having sex, so you're probably fine. Just be careful.

[Bull]

I'm sexually active since I'm 13, that was quite young but well...I dunno what's the right age to start being sexually active it can be 14 for one 20 for another...it depends on you as a person and as "grown up" you are mentally.

I am 17 and not sexually active. I think if you are mature in your thinking at 15 and you practice safe sex and you are enjoying the relationship that is ok for you. I do worry about those who start at a young age--12 to 14--might regret it later.

[loki000000]

I'd say worst case scenario only do it if you feel that you could handle a child. And if your close with your parents and not too afraid to ask maybe consider birth control. If your nervous about getting condoms a neat little trick is to go to a gas station and sneak into the men's bathroom, They almost always have condoms in the dispenser thingys. Like the tampon and pad dispensers in the ladies.

Have fun and be safe -L ;)

[TheBreadEnigma]

It depends on what country you live in. For example, here in Ireland, the age of consent is 17, but other countries are higher (e.g, USA-19) and lower (e.g, Spain and Japan -13)

[Luminous]

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[Karkat]

It depends on what country you live in. For example, here in Ireland, the age of consent is 17, but other countries are higher (e.g, USA-19) and lower (e.g, Spain and Japan -13)

Would just like to point out that the AOC in America is actually anywhere from 14 to 19, depending on circumstances and state.

For instance, I'm 17, I live in Utah, I'm sexually active, my boyfriend is 21, and while I'm 'technically' not over the minimum age of consent, we are close enough in age that it's legal.

However, "fornication" is illegal here (wtf how do you enforce that) so debatably we ARE breaking the law- but only because we aren't married.

And yeah, I've read a few other codes, and I think the only other one I've seen fornication against the law in was either North or South Carolina? I think. I'm not positive. (Am I...Sensing a pattern?) So fornication isn't always an issue, but when your health textbook says it's against the law for you to have sex under 18, it's lying. It's using a deceptive blanket term.

Would also like to mention that AOC ≠ readiness for sex- you can be 21 and not be ready, or you could be 16 and perfectly ready (I was at 16).

[punker_26]

if you can be responsible and safe youre ready

[Body odah Man]

I feel like all my friends tell me im too young to be sexually active, and I personally see nothing wrong with it, now yes I understand the whole teen pregnancy thing, but im careful, I make sure things are right, but I enjoy it, so as a 15 year old am I too young?

Ur 15, so ur not too YOUNG, but doesn't mean ur ready for it