Let's Talk About Sex
Everyone says to plan ahead about sex, but I don't know how to bring it up with my boyfriend. How should I do it? What should I say?
—Helen, 17, Georgia
TeensHealth: It's great that you're thinking about this ahead of time. When it comes to sex, there are lots of issues to think about, such as how sex could affect your relationship, what happens if you get pregnant, and how you can prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Sometimes people avoid talking about these important issues because they're embarrassed, they don't know how, or they think it will make the mood less romantic. But you need to talk about these things ahead of time.
If you're going to have sex, you have to protect yourself against pregnancy and STDs. At the very least, that means using a condom. Your boyfriend needs to understand that's important to you. Exactly what words you use to tell him depends on your personality and his. But you might want to practice saying the words to yourself or with a friend so you'll feel more comfortable having the conversation when the time comes.
—Helen, 17, Georgia
TeensHealth: It's great that you're thinking about this ahead of time. When it comes to sex, there are lots of issues to think about, such as how sex could affect your relationship, what happens if you get pregnant, and how you can prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Sometimes people avoid talking about these important issues because they're embarrassed, they don't know how, or they think it will make the mood less romantic. But you need to talk about these things ahead of time.
If you're going to have sex, you have to protect yourself against pregnancy and STDs. At the very least, that means using a condom. Your boyfriend needs to understand that's important to you. Exactly what words you use to tell him depends on your personality and his. But you might want to practice saying the words to yourself or with a friend so you'll feel more comfortable having the conversation when the time comes.
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