it depends mostly on emotional maturity. if you are, say, 15 but have the maturity of an adult and understand the consequences of unprotected sex, then it should be fine.
I think it totally depends on the person, but I don't think it's about maturity. Somebody could be very mature at 15, but still not be ready for sex, and that's perfectly fine. Or somebody could be ready for it, but not really mature as a person, only mature enough to remember to wear a condom.
Generally, girls start becoming ready to be sexually active 3-5 years after they start their periods. This age will GREATLY vary from girl to girl, depending on when she starts. In my case, I started my period at the age of 9 and became sexually active at 12. Now, if the girl has morality issues involved, she may be able to control herself and not have sex until much later. But, the urges and desires will most certainly be in place. And it really doesn't have much to do with maturity. Because when those hormones are screaming at you to have sex, then many times you will do so. It is an animal instinct, the drive to procreate. It is very very strong and it doesn't care about maturity. In fact, there are mentally retarded patients who have the maturity of a 6 year old, but the bodies of 20 year olds, and they are having sex. They really don't understand what they are doing or why they are doing it, but their bodies are telling them that this is what they should do. But, ideally, everyone should wait until they are mature... But then, that would leave out most of the boyfriends that I've had, some over the age of 30! LOL
Personally at 15/16 i was emotionally ready to start having sex. I knew the precautions i had to take and also the consequences. I dont think anyone under 15 should be having sex really, but as a few posters above have said if they are mature enough for it then let it be. Its very weird though, cause some places have different laws. Here in the UK the legal age is 16 so a 15 year old having sex is probably not frowned upon in communities cause its so close to the legal age...the law however obv see it differently.
yeah i mean my mum knew that some of my friends began having sex at 15/16 but my friends and i were quite mature for our age...also something i should have added to my last post in this thread sometimes waiting until someone is legally allowed to have sex IS the best way, then its not hanging over your head, but each to their own
If you still concider it a child it's too damn young. If your just gonna have SEX for the sake of having SEX, it wont be all that dramatic unless love is involved, then it feels special and unique and most powerfull. A Cum is just that cum. An earth moving experience has tremendous passion and emotion and can change hearts and move mountains. I think it's gonna happen regardless but I would say that 17 is a better age then 13 for sure.
Age 16 is still too young. Be it male or female. This is due to LACK of education on human sexuality. The average 14 year old knows NOTHING about birth control, or disease control because the patrents don't WANT them to know about those things. The only information lets say a 15 year old person HAS is what he/she learns either in School of from friends is this. IF she jumps up & down to shake out the sperm, she won't get pregnant. WTF????? Parents, would you rather have your child have SEX, or get involved in drugs? That's what I thought. TEACH them what they really need to know. Be a "Friend" to your offspring! Not a parent! (This will be copied to the "Parenting" forum in my "Father's Issues" thread!
I was 18 but i was so horny by 15 that i wish i would have gotten laid sooner. by an older woman too. that would have been hot.
Our sex ed in the UK is amazing....they ram it down our throats like theres no tomorrow... Anyway my ex lost hers when she was 13 which is far FAR too young....i'd say 16 or so is acceptable....
Yes. And the rate of STD's is lower, and so is the rate of underage pregnancy. Isn't it! THAT was my point. I know of 9 year old girls in the US that are no longer virgins. This is GOING to happen. Human curiousity controls us all. The KEY is disease prvention, and not being a 23 year old grandparent! I would rather teach my own daughter how to propperly have sex than to avoid drugs!
nature says after puberty, but because of today's society (society I guess), a lot of people aren't mature, so, who knows. I know some grown people with families who shouldn't be having sex cause they can't even take care of themselves.
My mom talked to me about sex when I was 13 and I learned all I needed to know that night, things the school couldn't start trying to teach, she put a personal spin on it and though I didn't give a flying fuck about sex at the time I felt prepared and comfortable with sex and with waiting until I was really ready I lost my virginity when I was 19 and that's only 'cause I was forced, if it wasn't for that it would have been a year later, but I'm glad it didn't happen a second before it did. Cheers to Mom!
in my family, sex has usually never been a taboo. Our parents talked to us about sex a lot. sometimes we kids got very embarresed.....But it was good. It made me be very careful about contraceptions, and avoiding STDs. But, I had my first time with 15, only to make the guy ask no longer. this was the most stupid decision of my life. At least I insisted very hard on condoms.... The next time was at age 18 or 19. And that was the time I was truly ready, and with a very caring and loving guy. I wish I can cancel the first time.... and in a way I did.
