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I am fifteen years old. Is that way too young to have sex?
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There is no one right age to start having sex. But before you do have sex for the first time, it's important to understand the risks and responsibilities involved with sex, such as how to protect yourself against STDs and unwanted pregnancy. You should also think about what your plans would be if your birth control failed and you did become pregnant. Ask your partner what he thinks about that. If you two aren't ready to have a conversation about things like birth control and STDs, that might be a sign that you're not ready to be intimate. As for the right time emotionally, I say you should wait until you are confident. Confident that if you choose not to have sex, your boyfriend will not leave you. Confident that if he does leave you, for any reason, you will be able to handle it, and even find someone else who is a better match for you. Confident in your body and comfortable with how you look. Confident that you will have sex at some point, that you don't need to be pressured by anyone, boys or friends. If you can feel confident in all these ways, then you may be ready. And if you don't feel ready, don't worry: This is a big decision, and you'll be glad you spent time thinking it through.
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