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Dear D   
What do you think you need to know before you are ready to have sex?


Don’t be shy! Talk to teen women around the world about this issue's hot topics. You all have something to say, so post a note and make some noise!
 
  
Julie, 14
Hazel Park, Michigan
How to care for a baby or a child or even a teen and you need to ask yourself, am i ready for this?
Jen, 17
New Brunswick, Canada
Well for one, you need background information on the guy because unless it's his first time too you need to make sure he's clean. Because that would be the worst also, dating him for a long while would be good so you can tell that the relationship wont be based on just sex. Also. the most important fact is that you have to make sure your ready for it and that this is the age and time you want to lose it because you don't want to be looking back and be like " oh ya.. i lost it at age 14 in the back seat of my bf at the time,'s truck... what's his name again". Also having the proper stuff is good.. condoms.. pill.. etc.. Being too safe you can never go wrong. Better to be too safe than sorry.
Jaisha, 13
Brisbane, Australia
Do you really like the person you are having sex with, are they worthy of it, are you ready for it, are they if you got pregnant or they got pregnant, are you or they in a stable position to take care of a child, and what protection you need so you're not caught short?
Linda, 16
Orange City, Florida
Will he leave me?
Jessica, 15
Sumter, South Carolina
I need to know if the guy is the right one for me and I also need to know if he has any type of diseases.
Abby, 18
Alberta, Canada
My boyfriend and I are ready for sex but we don't know what it will be like and we don't know where to do. Help us please.
Meichelle, 16
Woodland, Washington
I think you should know it's someone you truly deeply love and you can see yourself with the person for years on end, you shouldn't just say oh I like this person lets have sex. Sex is making love and making love should be with someone your really in love with. The couple should be best friends and life long partners, they should know what they dislike and like about their partner.
Sabrina, 13
East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Well, what I think you need to know is that you could get pregnant the first time and what you're getting into like having a baby and taking care of it and nurturing it too and lots more like your age. I think I am old enough to do this. I am, I am ready
Danshanique, 13
Omaha, Nebraska
First of all, to me you have to be mature about the whole sex thing and make sure you have that special someone who believes in you more then you sometimes believe in yourself. Also, make sure you know everything there is to know about sex and what can happen. And even though it may feel like love, it might not be. Just wait, if it's really love then it will fall all in place. So what I'm saying is just wait.
Amber, 14
Omaha, Nebraska
I need to basically know ur whole life before having sex with u and I also need to know that if ur ready to have sex with me, ur ready to give ur name up in marriage just like im ready to give up my virginity. I need u to know u care and to show you love me, and that also includes having up to a 3-5 years of faithful relationship. If ur not willing to do that then ur not the one for me.
Nekeia, 17
Augusta, Georgia
U need to know a lot about sex, like how boys say stuff to get in ur head to have sex with u and like STDs. It is a lot of stuff to learn and know about sex
Meg, 15
Snohomish, Washington
I think, first of all, that it is totally your choice, no matter the pressure you make the decision. Now, before taking such a big step in a relationship like you need to sit your man down and make sure he knows what you want and conforms to those wants. If you don't want to hump like gorillas then he will have to deal. This can cause trouble in the relationship, but if your man is putting his physical wants above your emotional and physical needs then he should be kicked to the curb anyway.
Makinna, 17
Sparks, Nevada
I think you should know all of the ways you can have safe sex and all of the alternatives to sex as well. Some people think they are ready until they hear what the alternatives are.
joanie slater, 15
United Kingdom
you need to know it's with the right person first. You shouldn't just jump into it without knowing fully who this guy is. You need the basic sex facts but mentally you need to be ready for how it's going to affect your personal life. You shouldn't feel pressured. Basically what you have to know is completely up to you. You don't need to know anything you just have to be ready.
philippadaniel, 19
United Kingdom
It's something that you can't go back on so be prepared. Preparation doesn't necessarily mean making the decision to go ahead, it should be the reality of what you are getting into so try and be well informed of all available precautions both for you and your partner. Remember play it safe always....
alldat2011, 15
Maryland
I need to know if he has any type of STD (sexually transmitted disease), and i need to know if i really want to be with him the rest of my life. and i need to know if he walks with christ.
mezi, 18
United Kingdom
I think you need to know the responsibilities because once it happens things in your live change.
hailybug, 13
Ohio
What it involves, what you need to prepare and having to think about this.



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