You are a very wise person. There are lots of reasons to wait and your age is one of them. Do you have a trusted adult that you can talk to? If so, both of you should sit down and talk about your relationship and your future. It is important to find out why she feels that she needs to have sex and to give her information on why she might choose to delay having sex.

If there is no one you feel you can talk to, encourage her to make an appointment with a health care provider who can provide information in a confidential setting.

Hope this helps!

The post “I think we’re too young for sex. What should I do?” appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.

Taking time to decide whether or not you’re ready to have sex is a good thing. The bottom line is, only you can decide when you’re ready. There’s no right or wrong time, and there’s definitely no rush, no matter how many months you’ve been with someone. It’s something only you and your partner can decide. A partner that truly loves and cares for you will respect your decision no matter what you decide.

Talking with your partner about having sex is a good thing to do before getting caught up in the heat of the moment – especially so you can get prepared with everything you need to practice safer sex. Try sharing your feelings about being less experienced. You’ll probably find out that she doesn’t care about that. But either way, if you want to do something to be closer to someone, there’s no better way than to be totally honest and open about your feelings.

If you do choose to become sexually active, use protection to help prevent unplanned pregnancy and transmission of STDs.

Hope this helps.

The post “Should I have sex with my girlfriend to bring us closer together? I’m a virgin and don’t want her to be disappointed.” appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.

If you had a normal menstrual period, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. A bigger concern is, were you exposed to a sexually transmitted infection (STI). If you are going to engage in sex, you and your partner need to be tested for STIs and you should consider talking with your health care provider about contraception options. Using condoms will both reduce the risk of an unintended pregnancy and will protect against getting an STI. Most health departments offer free latex condoms and will even give instructions on the proper care and use of condoms.

The post No condoms & no birth control : Could I be pregnant? appeared first on Fact Not Fiction.