For the first time
There can be lot of pressure to lose your virginity - that
is, to have sexual intercourse for the first time.
Having
sex with someone just because you want to lose your
virginity, or because you think all your friends are doing
it, is something you may regret later.
You might feel
lots of anxieties, especially the first time you 'go all the
way' - have sex.
You may feel embarrassed about how you
look without your clothes on, or worried about your privacy
being disturbed.
It's natural to feel some worries but
good communication will really help to prevent you feeling
embarrassed or worried.
You should be able to talk to
your partner about how you feel about having sex for the
first time, and about any concerns you may have. Your
partner might be worried, too.
Being relaxed and able to
share things with your partner will really ease the
tension.
And if you're too shy, or you're not able to
talk about these things with your partner - then you
probably shouldn't be having sex!
Having sexual
intercourse - when a boy's hard penis goes inside a girl's
vagina, or even just touches the outside of her vagina - is
what leads to pregnancy.
So, before having sexual
intercourse you should think about whether you need to use
contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy, and condoms to
prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
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