Is it okay for a 17 year old to have sex?
364025
Only if you truley and deeply love the person you are going to "do it" with. And if your ready for along time commitment if he dosen't wear protection.
1156375
Of course your ready to have sex. If you are 16 today you have been ready to have sex for damn near 5-6 years. I was interested in it during the first grade. As are most guys.\nThis is the best way to ask your girlfriend to have sex:\n_________will you marry me? then after you have gone through with your commitment you can then sleep with her.\nThis of course is completely contrary to where our society is headed. \nI still hold that a woman is to be respected and it is only respectful for a woman to deny her gift to a man until they have dedicated their lives one to another through marriage.\nWhile I am here I must say that all of those that disagree with me just think how much better life could be if you actually valued your body, your life or your commitment to another individual.\nThats what I wish I had been taught from an early age, sad to say I was not. Hope this helps at least one person.
333544
no, do not have sex at 15. your not ready for it yet. your still a child. i would suggest waiting til your an adul to have sex. you can kiss and hold hands. but sex is a major step in a persons life. so wait til your older.
687674
When I was 14, I had a boyfriend who was 19. He was a really sweet guy, and respectful. The thing her parents will hate you for is if you rush her into sexual experiences. If you truly care, DON'T. If you can really be mature about this issue (for the both of you) then you will be happy together.
435093
The age when you don't have to ask someone what is the right age to have sex
1164608
i was 17 and no i have no regrets at all weve been dating for bout 1 year and a half b4 we had sex and we are still togeather to this day just as long as u feel ur with the right person then u should no it is time inside.
315691
Well I am 17,  can kinda see where you are coming from.  I think that maybe she sould wait just a little longer.  Cause it could end up being a relationship based on sex.  And sometimes those relationships don't last. Just tell her how you feel.
1093096
Unfortunately it is not uncommon for 13 and 14 year old girls to be sexually active. Too many young people believe that they are mature enough for sex at that age and they are not. The best thing is for both boys and girls to wait until they are adults and married before engaging in sex. They need to be taught how precious it is to be a virgin on their wedding night. That God gave us sex to be an intimate expression of love between a husband and wife, not something to do for recreation outside of marriage.
499007
It really depends.... how long have you been together? how long have you known each other? Getting engaged is a major commitment that you have to ask yourself if your ready to make to a 17 year old. If you are convinced its the right thing to do and think she feels the same then do the old fashioned thing.. ASK THE PARENTS permission!!! If shes not 18 yet shes not getting married til she is anyway and if her parents disapprove well, then chances are shes doing it out of rebel ion not love! But 17 year olds can be very mature and if you 2 are happy you'll know when its the right time.
33475
Are you old enough to have sex?, No I don't think so
284183
age doesn't matter. if ur responsible enough then u can have sex.
147584
A bit of a touchy situation from a legal stand point if sex is involved. Ethically, I don't think there is much problem there with a 3 year age difference, if both feel comfortable with the situation. If it is a non-sexual relationship then there are no legal implications, if there is sex going on, then it is "technically" statutory rape and could end up in serious legal consequences. Of course, one should always be careful with any sexual relationship at that age and use all appropriate protection from STDs and unwanted pregnancies.*\n\n*Croni's ethical disclaimer
52124
If you don't want to, then don't. you have as much say in it as he does. There is no "magic age" when you should have sex.
564460
Yes.\n1) Sex is when a girl is physicall mature\n2) More important, MENTALLY ready for it. Many people have sex and aren't ready to face the consequences- emotional consequences, a possible pregnancy, STDs, stuff like that.\n3) Sex won't improve your relationship with your guy.\n4) In some places, it's illegal to have sex under age 16!!!!\n5) You may regret your decision later on\n6) SAVE YOUR FIRST TIME FOR SOMEONE YOU TRULY TRUST AND LOVE AND FEEL READY TO COMMIT TO. THIS ISNT SOMETHING THAT YOU WILL DO JUST TO GET OVER WITH!!!!\n\nGood luck!
3972
i am not sure if there is a legal age to have sex. f a 2 year old has sex with a 2 year old they wont be arested for it. It is more matter of what age can you have sex with anyone you want(regardless of age) and it be consider consentual. that depens on the state but an 18 year old can have sex with who ever they want to because they are legaly an adult. in my state you have to be with in to years of the age of the person you have sex with( if they are 18 or over) for in mot to be consider stat. rape
620696
It's totally relative. I don't think that there's anything wrong with having pre-marital sex if the context around it is right. There's no way for us to know what God thinks about it. Some religious people would think that it was alright if it was in the context of a loving and caring relationship and birth control were used. Others would say that it is a terrible sin and that we shouldn't even use birth control. What could possibly make one of these views more valid then the rest? I think that a lot of people would think that at 17 you are ready to make a responsible decision about sex and I am one of these people. If you think that you are going to feel guilty about it then don't do it. If you think that you love her and it will help you express your love, then consider it.
990940
at 17 you should have a lot of stamina so take your time.  do not rush in doing things, enjoy it again and again and again......