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How Do I Know If I'm Ready?
by TAG and Ellen Friedrichs, 03.17.06
"It can take time for people to be ready for sex, even if they are in a good relationship." |
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Having sex — or any kind of sex play — is a big decision. The TAG team hit the streets to find out how different teens answered the big question: How do I know if I'm ready?
"Someone knows they are ready for sex when both people feel ready and confident."
— Justin, 16
"Not all guys just go looking for sex. The first time you're with someone is special, whether or not you're a virgin and whether you're a guy or a girl. You shouldn't feel forced or force someone. Having sex should be mutual. It's not always like in the movies, but sometimes people forget that."
— Victor, 16
"The number-one thing is to feel confident in yourself mentally and physically. Being scared can mean that you aren't ready."
— Caroline, 18
"One of the main ways to know you're ready is understanding that you have to get yourself and your partner tested for STIs and be prepared to use a condom."
— Dan, 19
"Everything just falls into place and your heart feels right and you are doing it because you want to and not because you feel pressured."
— Anna, 17
"You have to trust the other person and want to share this experience with them."
— Milena, 17
"When you are comfortable with each other naked. When you know you won't regret having sex because you are confident in your decision."
— Lucy, 17
"I think it's the right time when you are ready for whatever consequences come about and do things before you have sex to avoid bad consequences."
— Maria, 17
"You shouldn't have sex just because you are in love. You should take time before you have sex with someone, even if you love them. It can take time for people to be ready for sex, even if they are in a good relationship."
— Jonas, 17
"You're ready when it is not too scary and you feel good both before and after."
— Lisa, 17
"When you are ready to take responsibility for anything that could happen after you have sex."
— Ashli, 16
"You're ready if you are in love and trust the person and have talked to them about having sex and whether it will be good or bad for the relationship."
— Myles, 16
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