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How do you know if you're ready for sex. Readiness can relate to many things in our lives like, am I ready for marriage, have a baby or fly the nest and go it alone? Regardless of whatever the issue it will have to be given serious thought. Readiness is about being prepared. If a happening requires readiness then this is a sure sign to show you are facing severe consequences if not prepared.
Am I ready for sex; sadly we have those who believed they were at the time of having sexual intercourse and now push babies in prams or treated for venereal diseases? Knowing when the time feels right is a personal decision, whether you're in a long standing relationship or having casual sex. The most important thing is to think of your health and feel content with the situation.
Sex is a not a compulsory issue so you get to choose. Sexual activity has to be a joint agreement between both genders. Readiness means fully understanding all risks involved from having unprotected sex. Take necessary precautions for protection before sex becomes a reality. The contraceptive pill may not be agreeable to all so your doctor will have questions to ask. Condoms are forms of contraception that are effective and safe and help prevent infections.
Sex isn't just a physical act. A level of arousing intimacy and loyalty is involved for both parties. Talking about your feelings will bring closeness. Knowing each other's expectations will have the experience be a pleasant one than one of disaster. If this is your first time tell your partner you are a virgin, this will have them take things gently. Losing your virginity is not a mature act and is not the in thing to do just because others are:
First time sex brings its own rewards in the right situation and preferably with the right partner. Sex is not about penetration. Am I ready for having sex? This is something only you can answer. The important things is to be open and honest with your partner,
Never leave anything to chance. Get a second opinion from mum or your doctor. Some hearsay advice below for you
1. I can't get pregnant if the man pulls out before he ejaculates.
"Oh yes you can." Sperm can still be present in pre-cum. It only takes one sperm to get you pregnant. Fluid may contain infections. Some men aren't aware of ejaculation and can easily forget to withdraw the penis in time to prevent sperm entering the vagina.
2. I can't fall pregnant during my period.
"Oh yes you can." There is every possibility of pregnancy happening during a period, particularly towards the end of the menstrual cycle.
3. I can't get pregnant having sex standing up.
"Oh yes you can." If you have unprotected sex, no matter how, where, time or place you can get pregnant.
4. Condoms are 100% safe.
"Oh no they are not." Although considered a highly effective form of contraception, they can split so use them in conjunction with another form of contraception (the pill.)
5. I can't get pregnant while on the pill.
"Oh yes you can" if you forget to take your pill.
6. It's safe to have sex after the first pill is popped.
"Oh no it is not." Different types of contraceptive pill can take time to go to work. This can range from 0-14 days. Use another form of contraception during the time it takes for the pill to become effective.
7. If I miss taking my birth control pill it doesn't matter.
"Oh yes it does." The contraceptive pill should be taken at the same time each day, but is regarded as "missed" if it is taken more than 12 hours late (three hours late for the mini-pill, although with the mini pill Cerazette you have a 12-hour window. If more than one pill is missed, the last missed pill should be taken and the rest of the packet taken at the normal time.
8. If a condom slips off or splits, there's nothing you can do.
"Oh yes there is" If you're female and you can take emergency contraception, the morning after pill. This should be taken within 72 hours of having sex.
9. Urinating after sexual intercourse washes out sperm.
"Oh no it does not." Urine exits the bladder through the urethra, which lies in above of the vaginal opening. Which means any sperm in the vagina won't even get wet when you pee.
10. All men hate wearing a condom.
"Oh no they don`t." Although some fellas have said it is like going to bed with your socks on, if a bloke has any respect for you he will wear a condom to keep you both safe.
Take heed of "Oh yes you can" and "Oh no it does not" because both are indecisive quotations. If these stick at the back of your mind then you are simply not ready.
Abortion data carried out in England and Wales in 2007 was made public on 19 June 2008 and approved by the UK Statistics authority. How many of these were a result of an unwanted pregnancy is not clearly determined.
The number of abortions was 198,500, compared with 193,700 in 2006, a 2.5% increase.
1. The age-consistent abortion rate was 18.6 per 1,000 resident women aged 15-44, compared with 18.3 in 2006
2. The abortion rate was highest at 36 per 1,000, for women age 19
3. Under-16 abortion rate was 4.4 and the under- 18 rate was 19.8 per 1,000 women, both greater than in 2006
4. 89% of terminations were funded by the NHS; 57% took place in the independent sector under NHS contract
5. 90% of terminations were carried out at under 13 weeks gestation; 70% under 10 weeks
6. Medical abortions accounted for 35% of the total compared with 30% in 2006
7. 1,900 abortions (1%) were underground E, risk that the child would be born handicapped
In 2007, 7,100 abortions for non-residents were carried out in hospitals and clinics in England and Wales (7,400 in 2006)
Over the past ten years there has been a considerable increase in sexually transmitted diseases in the UK. Uncomplicated gonorrhea increased by 42% between 1998 and 2007, while genital Chlamydia increased by 150%. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease since 2001, passing genital warts. Bacterial infections have speedily increased partly due to a general deterioration in sexual health amongst young people and gay men. GUM services have made a major contribution by encouraging testing. G.U.M. clinic is an N.H.S. run establishment for all aspects of sexual health. The phone directory lists these services under genito-urinary clinic, STDs or venereal diseases.
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