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Checklist For When You Might Be Ready For Sex
1. You feel you could say no and that would be OK - but you still want to do it
2. You know your own mind and know it’s right
3. You may have some anxieties about it - but not any fear
4. Nobody’s forcing or pressuring you
5. When you know you won’t regret it - as much as you can ever know that
6. You don’t need someone else’s permission. You’re not doing it just to keep up with your friends
7. You’ve agreed you’re both in love and want to take this next step together
8. You aren’t wanting to have sex to keep a partner happy or just to make you popular
9. You have talked about it together, discussed using condoms and contraception, and agreed what happens next and whether or not to tell your friends afterwards
10. You each want it for yourselves - not just because the other person does, or to please them
how to get help
If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your school nurse.
- w: Brook
- w: NHS- Sexual Health
- w: The Mix
Find help in your local area
Find help in your local area
Find out what services are available to you in your area. Remember your school nurse is always there to give you confidential help and support.