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Being ready!

What does it mean being ready for sex? Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever talked about it with friends? As well as knowing and being aware of contraception and STI’s its also important to ask ourselves why do we want sex and what does ‘being ready’ for sex mean?

For some it may be age, once the age of consent is reached they feel they are ready for sex. For some being ready may even mean being married first as for some cultures and religions this is important.

But what if, being ready for Sex has absolutely nothing to do with Sex! What if it’s about being who you are and feeling safe? Feeling fully comfortable and being able to trust the person, not feeling you have to pretend to be someone to fit a picture or ideal.

Whether it’s your first or twenty-first time, sex should always be something that you feel to do, want to do and do not feel pressured into.

Giving yourself the space to explore this more gives you the confidence to work out how you want to respond if sex comes up, and how far to go.

Ask yourself if you feel comfortable. Is it the right time, is it the right place, and with the right person? Do you really trust the person, and do you feel the same way about each other?