7 Reasons Not to Have Sex during Your Teen Years ...

By Melanie

7 Reasons Not to Have Sex during Your Teen Years ...

I know what you're thinking. Why shouldn’t you have sex? Yes, of course, you are young; but according to your own estimation as a teenager, you are old enough. You aren’t married, but in your very own opinion, that does not matter – so why should anyone else’s opinion matter? If you want to have sex, then what’s to stop you? Why should you refrain, wait, and abstain? In short, why should you not do something that in your own mind you believe is good? My last post on this topic stirred up a lot of people. Is that what I’m trying to do again? No, not really, I’m just posting this because some teenagers out there want and need different opinions. Take note, I am not strictly saying NOT to have sex before marriage. This is basically for ages 13-16.

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Since before We Were Born, People Have Been Suffering from Dangerous Diseases

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The term today is STD – sexually transmitted disease. It only takes having sex one time with an infected partner to get infected yourself and having sex with more than one partner will increase those risks. Using a condom will reduce the chances, but, like Russian Roulette, you still have a bullet in that chamber and eventually you could get it. Do you trust that your partner isn’t having sex with someone else? Marriage certainly is not a perfect protection against a disease, but it is a lot safer than having sex with no other strings attached.

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We Can’t Forget about Pregnancy

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Each year, thousands of girls end up with a positivepregnancy test and they are abandoned by their boyfriends, so they are left to face these consequences alone. There is no easy choice to make. You have three options. You can have the baby and raise it yourself. You can have the baby and put it up for adoption. You can have the baby aborted so that no one has to raise it. Which choice will you make?

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Facing an unexpected pregnancy is a significant turning point; it's not just about the immediate choice but the ripple effects that follow. Choosing to raise a child requires immense responsibility and can dramatically alter your life path, overshadowing educational and career goals. Opting for adoption carries emotional complexities, though it's a noble choice for those unprepared to parent. Deciding on abortion is deeply personal and often controversial, surrounded by societal scrutiny. Each option is life-changing, underscoring the gravity of sexual decisions and the critical need for educational empowerment and access to contraception.

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You Have Sex with Many Different People, then You Get Married

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What would your spouse think? I once read a blog by a girl complaining that her husband did not trust her. Why? Because in high school, she had slept with lots of guys and never thought anything of it. Her husband always wondered if his wife slept with any guy he ever met. He wonders if she’s cheating on him right now. The reaction from the husband is natural. Think about your future before you sleep with lots of different people.

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When You Eventually Have Children, They Hear about Your High School Adventures

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When your children get old, what if someone told them how you were in high school? Now, if you slipped up and slept with one person, that’s understandable, but sleeping with a lot of people without care is not good. Do you want your children to say “but my mom did it, so shall I?" Again, the choice is yours and I’m not going to judge you personally. Just think about your future kids, whose lives will be affected.

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Virginity is a Good Gift to Give Your Spouse

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I will tell you right now, I was 18 when I had sex and my husband was 18. He was my first and I was his first. Today, we have been married for 7 years. Maybe you could save yourself for the right one,the one that's willing to commithis life to you. It makes things even more sacred and beautiful.

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Save Yourself from the Heartache

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I couldn’t imagine giving up my virginity to some guy only to find that I got dumped and was used. I can’t imagine the heartache or how my husband would feel knowing that I was not his first. I guess I just thought about the future and didn’t let my guard down. If you don’t care about heartache, then go for it, but I know it’ll get to you eventually.

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Having sex as a teen can have long lasting consequences, both emotionally and physically. Studies have shown that teens who engage in sexual activity are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. In addition, teens who have sex are at higher risk for sexually transmitted diseases, and may even become pregnant.

Moreover, teens who have sex can be faced with social stigma and a lack of support from family and friends. This can lead to feelings of shame and guilt, and can have a negative impact on self-esteem.

Also, teens who have sex are more likely to engage in other risky behaviors, such as drug and alcohol use. This can lead to further health risks and can have an adverse effect on academic performance.

In addition, teens who have sex may be more likely to engage in sexual activity without protection, such as not using condoms. This can lead to an increased risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Ultimately, it is important to remember that having sex as a teen can have serious consequences. Teens should think carefully about the risks involved before engaging in sexual activity. Taking the time to save yourself from the heartache can be an invaluable decision.

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It’s Just Not Healthy

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Most of the time (I said MOST of the time), young people do not really know the individual they are having sex with. The only intimate thing about the relationship is the sex part of it. Did you meet his parents? What do they do in their spare time? What if they have a venereal disease or worse, AIDS or HIV. These relationships could cause many health ailments and infections.

Those are 7 reasons not to have sex during your teen years. I know, you probably hate me for saying all of that stuff, but I’m not trying to be a downer. I’m not religious and at the end of it all, it’s your own body. Talk back to me – I’m ready to hear it!

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I don't think I've ever seen a more blatantly sexist and misogynistic piece of drivel in my life.

1.) Remaining a virgin isn't all that it's cracked up to be. It makes you an even bigger target if people know you are a virgin, for both potential rapists (it's all in the ego) and people who will tease you out of jealousy. Also when you get married any husband who equates your self-worth to your virginity is vastly insecure and immature. I notice that virginity in this article is only equated to females......males have sex with somebody.....quit the double standard. I also read a terrible story from a religious virgin who "saved" it for her husband who ended up taking it brutally like some animal and then later on proceeded to make fun of her because "nobody wanted her" since she remained a virgin (guess his past didn't include male virginity).....saddly she divorced him later and she regretted waiting for that "special" night. Also some guys will freak out if you are a virgin because it puts pressure on them.....again being a virgin is not a straight road to 100% happiness. My best advice is to seize the day...if you love someone then be with that someone...circumstances will never be 100% ideal...planning does not guarantee 100% results...you may not get the roses or the candles and romantic stuff (movies lie) but you may get something just as good. The best things in life aren't 100% planned. Be as safe as possible, prepare yourself emotionally and physically and just enjoy life without worrying about what others will think of you. 2.) We learn from making mistakes.....there is no guarantee that when you pick a husband that you will be together forever, that he won't have a past with stds or he won't be without flaws.......don't expect yourself to be flawless.....that is the undue pressure women put on themselves....if you sleep with a guy who dumps you afterwards well THAT IS HIS PROBLEM and HIS LACK OF MORAL FIBER....taking advantage of someone is a crime....the victim is NEVER to blame...sure maybe naive but you need to chalk up that incident to your need for experience and move on otherwise that sick loser will have won..... 3.) If you are a virgin because it it YOUR choice and not societies or your fear of other peoples perception of you then BRAVO to you. If you aren't then you took a risk and whatever the consequences (good or bad) you gained something from it...no sense beating yourself up for what other people think....... 4.) I find that people in general need to but out of other people's business, quit judging others and look within. We all have baggage and making other people feel bad for their choices will not lessen our own baggage any. 5.) If sex is so bad why is it everywhere? Why do we treat pregnanacy like a disease and not the miracle it should be?....maybe if we placed value on sex and not condemn it so much people would take more time to actually think it over....why is male sexuality valued (due to verility) but female sexuality condemned........biology is not an issue because certain species in the animal kingdom have females with multiple partners to ensure genetic variation....

I completely disagree with everything in this post, respectfully of course. The modern, educated woman isn't pushed around or forced into having sex with any man. I'm very sorry to all of those girls who did not exercise their right to say no or were raped. Those types of actions are very wrong and hurtful. My point of view is simple, have sex IF you want it. Be safe, be rational. Women are naturally more controlled by their emotions than men and often times they make the mistake of thinking, "He slept with me, therefore he'll marry me..." What a load of garbage! How ridiculous is it to think that just because two people engage in an intimate act of pleasure doesn't mean that they have to be "soul mates". I am by no means a slut or easy but I acknowledge the pleasure and the passion by being sexually aware of myself. It is absolutely archaic to think that virginity = purity. In today's world "purity" is simply non-existent between media and entertainment. It doesn't exist. To have a boyfriend or husband that doesn't trust you because you weren't a virgin when you hooked up with him means THAT MAN has some confidence issues. He isn't confident of himself, it is no way shape or form healthy and as long as the wife isn't cheating there is no reason to worry. NONE. just because she explored her desires doesn't make her a whore. Plain and simple. Be safe. Be logical. Enjoy sex for what it is, a natural pleasure.

Most these reasons are so incredibly stupid i just cant wrap my head around it. I'm not going to comment on any of these dumb 'reasons' because everyone else has already said everything i was planning on saying but wow, Melanie you must be extremely dense if you honestly think your kids and husband are going to judge you on your teenage mistakes. This post is unbelievable.

I want to know if sex as a teen affects the brain. If having sex with a person you have been with for more then a year, and you aren't a slut and neither one has an std, does it affect health?

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