Having sex is about making choices. We choose our partners. We choose when we are ready to have sex and we choose what we do and don’t want to do. Whatever age you are, you shouldn’t have sex until you feel ready (although the legal age is 16). You should not feel pressured into doing it.
When you are ready, make sure that you choose to do it the safest way.
Staying safe
Educate yourself about the following issues:
You will find further information about relationships and sex in the young adults section of this website, or by viewing information from the recommended websites below.
Your local THINK clinic (look up on www.knowsleythink.com ) will give you confidential advice and support on sex, relationships, contraception, pregnancy and abortion.
