FAQs

My partner is pressuring me to take drugs or get drunk before we have sex. What should I do? What should I say?

Alcohol can make someone feel less uncomfortable and less inhibited—which can be really bad in a sexual situation. Ask…

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Is it OK to have sex with a friend?

Some teens might experiment sexually with friends to practice and learn about sex or to have sex outside of the context…

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All my partner wants is sex, and I consider myself a little too young. How can I tell him or her that I don’t want to have sex without embarrassing my partner or hurting the relationship?

It’s nice that you want to spare your partner’s feelings, but your feelings also matter in this situation. People…

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My partner and I had sex, but now I’m not sure I want to keep having sex. Is it OK to say no?

Absolutely. You need to do what is right for you, no matter what you’ve done in the past. When it comes to sex, part…

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My partner and I just broke up, and I’m just really sad. What can I do?

It’s tough when a relationship ends, whether or not you are the person who ended it. And it’s even harder when you…

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My partner is 17, and I’m 18. I have a naked picture my partner sent to me on my phone. My friend told me that if someone else sees it I can be charged with having child pornography. Is this true?

Yes, what your friend told you is true. Naked pictures of people under the age of 18 are considered child pornography.…

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Am I too young to fall in love? Is love the same as lust?

It’s definitely possible to feel attracted to and affectionate toward another person, even at a young age. No one but…

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Does having sex mean I’ll fall in love?

People who are in love sometimes decide to have sex, but having sex will not guarantee that you or your partner will fall…

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What happens the morning after? Will we get closer? Or will I feel like I just made a big mistake?

The “morning after” usually refers to what happens after two people have sex. Having sex could mean oral sex, anal…

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I’m not involved in a relationship right now and like it that way. Is that OK?

It is totally OK. There is a lot of pressure on teens to pair up romantically early on. Every person is different in terms…

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What if my partner doesn’t want to use condoms?

Many people use the motto: “Safer sex or no sex!” While this can be the most protective way to look at using condoms,…

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I’m going out with someone who’s much older than me. What is the big deal?

There are examples of healthy relationships with big age differences, but it can get tricky when a teen is involved with…

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People talk about good communication in relationships, but what does that mean?

Communication is an important part of a healthy relationship. It means being able to tell your partner how you feel, what…

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My parent(s)/guardian(s) are very uptight about me starting to spend time with people I like romantically. How can I convince them I’m ready?

While it may not be easy, the healthiest approach is to respect your parents’ or guardians’ wishes and, little by…

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I really like someone, so how do I let him or her know?

People will often ask how they can let someone know that they like them, without having to tell them. Or they will ask…

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I want to be intimate with my partner, but I don’t want to have sex. Is this possible?

Yes, it’s possible to be intimate with someone without having sex (vaginal, anal or oral). As you get to know a partner,…

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