Young teenagers engaging in sexual activity, is this the norm?
474643
I waited until I was married (when I was 27) - and wow was it worth it!\n\nBut unfortunately (in my opinion) too many people are engaging in sexual activity at a younger age - I'd be surprised (by hey I am old) if it was lower than 14.\n\nThis has been linked to the rise of sexual transmitted diseases, abortions and loss of fertility (due to chlamydia).  I also believe (from friends who work in counselling) that it has a knock-on effect on people's self-esteem.  But I'm sure people will rubbish me.\n\nThe real question isn't "is this the norm" but "what is the best".
912555
no.  it is a laughable idea--don't teach them how to be careful, just tell them not to do it, and pretend that they will listen.  we all know teenagers have sex.  not all of them, but enough of them to warrant an actual sex education program.  teaching abstinence is no more sex ed than saying "just don't drive" constitutes driver's ed.  it's ridiculous and dangerous.  it is also completely out of touch, not to mention out of line.  schools are supposed to be teaching facts, not pushing morals.  it is up to the family to discuss when and if a teenager should have sex, not the school.  they should either teach safe practices and tell about the consequences of unsafe practices, or they should just drop the sex ed altogether.  pushing abstinence is puritanical and, to me at least, toes the line on teaching religious ideals in public schools.
479404
im not saying it cant happen, but morally it shouldnt. teenage girls are not mature enough to handle adult situations, they dont have the experience. i think older men are just taking advantage of young girls, a lot for their own egos. i dont beleive that men in their forties are not after sex. again, i dont think its right.
503509
Yeah I think it's normal in the broadest sense of the word. It also depends on the age of the guy as someone else mentioned. Most young dudes could use it several times a day...but that ever so gradually changes as we age. Also people are different in their sexual desire like they are different in all other areas. There are even some people (a small majority) that are asexual...they have little or no interest in sex at all. As long as he still has a reasonable interest in regular sex...yeah he is probably normal...in my usual most humble opinion!
1072677
No--the teens around my area seems to want to populate the world. I don't know what part of safe sex they don't understand.  But our state Services are running into big money  problems to unwed teens. Another problem to add to others.\n \n  If you know a place that needs some to populate -try here.\n\nstomp--old enough to know better.
1184684
Somebody 16 or over having sex with somebody 15 or younger.
133162
I tend to think that teenage males mastur-bate more than most people. But just the average person? I would say between 6-10 times a week. I'm not sure though.
934377
Masturbation is a normal teen thing. Try not to get caught, and respect where you are at. Just don't get too wrapped up in it, or sex, there are a lot more interesting things to do out there and life is short.\n\nAnd definatley, I agree, use a condom if you ever have sex. We're already overpopulated.
28608
These are normal stages that all young men and women go through.  Keep you distance from them (don't be pushy) but be supportive if they need you.\n\nThey, too, will develop friendships with the oppositive sex and will come around.\n\nIf they don't, there are a lot of other cool people in this world.  Make some new friends.
385505
If sex is involved that is considered rape in most states even with the consent of both the 15yo and his/her parents.
728356
I dunno. I think it's gross personally. i'm only 15 myself and I'm proud to say I'm still a virgin. I think alot of young girls are just taken advantage of by older guys, silly kids.
610721
First of all......if your not ready for careing for another human being or mentally ready you should NOT be having sex at all OR use alot of conterceptives. Teenagers and young adults have NO idea what kind of responsability children intale. Don't be in such a hurry to grow up you'll get there.
116104
Some teens are turned on by the sex with an older man thing. They don't understand (or care) that you can get in serious trouble if their parents find out. You could even be accused of statutory rate. Maybe it's all a thrill for them.\n It's good to hear you have better morals that R. Kelly!!
399484
Check out Newsweek for stats on teen sexual activity. Almost yearly they do a cover story on it and have a great national poll about it.  Also, check out Gallup polls and see what they have.
1156128
umm...even i don't think that too many people engage in casual sex (unless you are a desperate teenager or a slut). jokes apart some just wanna be lebelled cool so maybe they lie about sleeping around.
263354
It depends on your age.  Teenaged boys or very young men are not usually looking for their life partner, they are looking for experience.  I had a lot of this problem as a teenager/young woman also.  It is not your fault that young men do not know how to behave, especially when they already have a girlfriend.  You just have to tell them, "Just because you don't have any loyalty to SoandSo, doesn't mean I walk all over my friends."  And if they are nasty, you could add, "Besides even if I didn't care, you would be the last man I'd consider."  Some young women exude a confidence and a sexiness that just cannot be helped.  It isn't your fault that these boys don't know how to control their mouths or libidos.
102421
Nothing, it's friggin normal, especially for teens.