When should you reconsider? Let me just be clear from the beginning—this is not just an article about deciding to lose your virginity.
Along with the physical risks of having sex STIs or an unplanned pregnancy , sex can bring up a lot emotionally, or change the way you feel in a relationship—as well as the dynamic. This is all to say that having sex for the right reasons and in the right situation is always a good idea. That kind of nervous feels happy and safe. The bad nerves are the ones that feel closer to fear, the sorts of nerves you might feel if you were doing something you knew was dangerous or a bad idea.
You have a pit in your stomach. That can also feel like dread, doom, sadness or even disgust. You just want to get it over with. Sex is not something to go to on autopilot once you start kissing someone. If you find yourself rationalizing—talking yourself into an idea or explaining away problems with a decision—then you might want to think twice. If you do decide you're ready for sex, make sure to use birth control—our Birth Control Explorer is a great way to learn about the methods available to you.
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