Some common reasons people have sex (even if they don’t feel ready):

• My partner will love me more if we have sex.
• My partner won’t wait while I make up my mind.
• We’ve been together long enough; having sex is the next step.
• It’s not a big deal.
• Everybody is doing it.

If you are thinking about having sex for one of these reasons, you can think about talking with someone you trust. People you may want to talk to include your mom, a family member you trust, a doctor, or a nurse about making this important decision.