Sometimes it seems as if everyone is having sex all the time. People are talking about it; it’s in magazines and on TV.
Most young people have sex for the first time when they’re 16 or older, not before. Although the legal age of consent is 16, it’s not necessarily the right age for you.
Working out when you are ready is one of life’s big decisions. Being ready happens at different times for everyone and you’re the only one who can, and should, decide when you are ready.
To find out when you might be ready for sex, effective contraceptive choices, about your body, what to do if a condom splits and information about pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, visit:
www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout or www.c4yp.co.uk
Teenage pregnancy rates in England are higher than in most countries in Western Europe.
