how old do you think someone should be before they have THE TALK about sex?
145738
Probably around 6th grade, they are already talking about it at school at this point with their peers so they should probably get some grown up facts.
244745
Preferably around 18, no younger than 15 or 16.  It's more about the maturity of the person and how responsible they are in practicing safe sex and prepared for any "accidents" and consequences.  I was around 16, and was ready and responsible enough and had a steady partner I loved.
1111826
sex should be with someone that you love and respect. and they should love and respect you.\nshould wait for marriage.\nthere could health problems when a women reaches 35yr. there are more health risks for the baby and the mom.\nI wish I waited to be married before having sex. I thought I was "missing out" on sex too. started seeing all my classmates around town and they were married and on their second kids.\nthought I was missing out, so I wanted to know what "it" was like too. but then got pregnant and the baby on my own. not fun after the fact.\nhaving sex is a HUGE RESPONSIBILITY AND YOU LEAVE YOURSELF VULNERABLE TO THE OTHER PERSON.\nso PLEASE WAIT FOR MARRIAGE AND IT WILL BE WELL WORTH THE WAIT BELIEVE ME PLEASE WAIT.\n\ndont be in such a rush to "fit in" or "know what it is like" just to know. take your time and know what kind of person has the qualitites you want in the other person and that you take of yourself financially and emotionally on your own.\n\ngood luck and WAIT FOR MARRIAGE: YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DO.!!!!
904386
You don't mention your age, or his. Age is really just a number, the level of maturity is what matters. As long as you have stuff in common, get along, and like each other  - that's what's important. Also, don't let him influence you to do anything that you wouldn't do on your own - he may be sexually active, and you may not be ready.
1037317
I believe that you should be married before you have sex. And when I say married I don't mean the little piece of paper saying that you love someone. I mean the marriage that takes place in each others hearts. And at whatever age that takes place it does not matter. But at least learn about using a condom I have so many friends who get pregnant because there idiot boyfriend does not know how to put it on properly, so do your research.
1020307
Yes, at any age! When a child begins to ask questions, you should give age appropriate answers. Not too much information for the age, but enough to satisfy their curiosity. If you don't educate your children in an appropriate manner they will learn things from other children. This "knowledge"is not always correct and is usually not age appropriate! Some children are exposed to some pretty horrible things(sexual abuse,etc.) that to them may seem normal. I don't want my children to learn about those things in that manner!! Don't know about you but I prefer to teach my own children, however, I don't mind educational material taught in a professional way in the classroom. This helps the children who are not taught by their parents, and hopefully, will help those children make intelligent decisions concerning the results of having sex at a young age.
917392
It depends on the guy!!!!  For example an intellectual like me I would say much younger - say 18.  Maybe those with low intelligence just want sex.  So, maybe more older.\n\nSo in general I would say 4 or 5 years older than the girl.\n\nWomen are IN GENERAL more mature!
14168
Sadly enough, some people do have sex at age thirteen. But for the most part, they wait until they are 16 or 17, but they say that they have had sex to save face.
210781
When she is sexually active or planning to be sexually active (and wants to talk about birth control options) or at age 18, whichever comes first.
642728
Yes..but some questions that kids may have..they may not be able to go to there parents..like i came across a few questions that said...I'm 12 years old..but Iam not ready to have sex..but everyone else is doing...what kind of advice is another kid going to give to a another kid..about something everybody else is doing..or kids that don't know any better..so you have to think about it like that ..Even though some of the kids questions..may be very childish, but you  also have try to think of the kids that are really benefiting from the adults that are giving there insight on there situation..because you may have been through it as a child or no someone who had the same problem..so with your question i think i can go both ways.. because you can choose if your 50yrs old ..and take a kids advice..or your 50yrs old and giving a kid advice..yahoo made the choice on you..
1091084
The most appropriate age for sex depends on one individual person. When you are emotionally ready for the reponsibility and the consiquences that you face with sex. Then and only then, is the APPROPRIATE time and age for sex.
309021
sweetie if you're not thinking about sex at the age of 15 that is probably wrong :)
662355
old enough to decide when your ready and when someone is FORCING you to do it. you should really let YOU judge that stuff!
804675
I am 36-I was 16 when I lost my virginity-I have slept with 5 men and about 15 women. I give no opinion on how many people are too many. I believe sexual expression is a good thing as long as you are safe.
419561
I'm only a few years older than you but I would never have sex on the first date.  You need time to know each other and see if the relationship has possibilities before jumping into bed.  Even at 50, you can get a reputation as a sl*t.  How do you know that this guy would keep his mouth shut?  You don't know something like that until you know the person.  Definitely not what I would do but to each their own.
325919
depends on how old, older is.... at some point your going to have to ask yourself what an older guy wants with a young girl? other than sex... because 98% of the time that is all they want and its easier to use someone with no exper. than it is to use a grown women.... if yu only talking a few years older than that is quite natural, but before you have sex remeber if your parent want to press charges they can when your underage so be careful and think of what best for both parties... \n\nbut you are not horrible, dont allow anyone to make you feel like that... so many girls go through it....
630535
There is no magic age (except 18) :) It is okay to wait. Despite the message of the "new virgin" crowd you really only do get one first time. Once you are in a relationship with someone that you care about (beyond just a physical attraction), then consider it. You will be in a very vulnerable emotional and physical position, and you have to absolutely trust your partner. Has he/she been honest about his/her past or disease status? Is he/she really committed to you or is he/she just trying to get in your pants? Once you can pose these (and other) questions, and know in your heart that you have gotten and honest answers, then it is too soon for you no matter what your age.