What's considered "too young" to have sex?

I'm 15 years old,and out of curiousity,is having intercourse at 15,considered young?I have some friends,who lost their virginity at even younger ages,but in your personal opinion,is having intercourse at 15,too young?

I lost my virginity at 15, 3 months before my 16th birthday, and I'm doing just fine. I am a prominent student of one of the finest universities in Jamaica where I'm currently pursing my nursing studies. (I'm a university student at 16 years old) And I don't think I lost my virginity at a young age considering the times of 2day. The person that was honoured with my virginity, we are still madly inlove with each other and we'll be for as long breath beholds our body. I just think that you should be mature enough to take on such a huge step as sex and also prepare yourself for the consequences that may follow. I can't tell you when to have sex, because kids 2day are having sex as young as nine, but my advice, WAIT, wait until you find that special guy that really deserves to be blessed with something as special as your virginity. There's no rush

YES I THINK SO. AT 15, you SHUD B WORRIED ABOUT going TO SCHOOL AND GRADUATING!!!

uuhhh I wouldn't do it till I was married so 18 19 20 21 for me...

I think that 15 is young. But it depends on the circumstance also.

If you are 15 and in a relationship with a guy, for a while, and want to experience SAFE SEX together then fine, but take proper precautions and be safe to avoid ending up pregnant or getting an STD...and as long as the guy isnt over 18.

But if you just want to go out there and start having sex at 15 with any guy, then no, not mature enough at all to start having sex and will prob end up pregnant.

Just because your friends are already doing it and have done it at a younger age, doesn't mean its a good idea or that you should. In my opinion, yes 15 is a bit too young. But the main thing is that you should wait until the right person comes along, because it can be a very beautiful thing and there is nothing better than sharing that with someone you truly love and care about. Not someone you think you love, but someone you _know_ you love. And you know when you _know_.

Yes. 15 is WAY too young. Just wait until you're married and I think that you'll be glad you did.

Yes, 15 is too young. First of all, having sex before you're 18 could be illegal depending on how old the person is, where you live and their laws for 'age of consent', etc. I really cannot say to wait until marriage because I didn't and that's a little hypocritical. However, I can say that I had sex at age 20 and was NOT ready when I did.

My advice would be to concentrate on school and getting into a good college. If you're still wanting to 'give it up' at the age of 18, talk with your parents or another responsible adult you are comfortable with.

It seems the age has progressively gotten lower and lower over the years. Ask your mother, father, grandmother or grandfather, probably not but the age was much more then what it is today. Although there might be a few unusual circumstances, but for the most part the age seems to have reduced substantially over the years.

I'm not sure that you can set a specific age. I see mention of 18, well that's fine and dandy but that's not going to happen all the time.

Best bet is to educate yourself. Read up on contraceptives, how to prevent diseases and prevent unwanted pregnancy.

If you are going to go that route nobody can stop you no matter what we say. Just think twice before jumping into an awkward situation and understand the risks. There is plenty of time.

Dear modernwinterbreeze,
We know that over 1/2 of the kids who say they are having sex aren't. They are caught up with the " well she did it" thing. So only believe 1/2 your friends when they say this. The rule of thumb is...are you ready to be a parent? If your birth control were to mess up could you financially, emotionally support a child. Almost 100% of your age group it would be "no". So you are too young. Since all birth control is not 100% safe, the only safe way is not to have sex.
Sue...good luck

first of all whoever said ask your grandparents dont listen to that cause back in the day people had sex and took wives and all that at like 12 and 13. but yes 15 can be to young. why are you doing it. thats the real issue not so much your age. if your doing it cause your friend are then your an idiot. if your doing it cause its the way you think you can keep a guy your an idiot. but if your doing it cause your "in love" and you believe that you are ready to handle all that comes with having sex then well your just human

Yes it is a little bit early, but it always depends on that how mature is that 15 yo girl.

It doesn't depend on how mature they are.
Just because they're mature doesn't mean that she can;t get pregnant.
Even if they use protection there's ALWAYS that chance.
She's too young. She should be worrying about school and her future instead of the possibility of being pregnant.

Its not a case of age! It's a case of whether your ready or not and also whether you love the guy or not. E.g. at the moment yes I am 15 but I would loose my virginity but only to this one person who I have liked for about 1 and half years and he has liked me a bit longer than that but I would only do that if I actually knew we were going to go out or already were going out. I wouldn't loose it with ANYONE else because I know I love him and I know I'm ready but only for him! So basically it's not like oh yeah im 16 now I should loose my viginity it's just when you, personally, are ready! And also when you do have sex make sure you use a condom! Number 1) It will make it more comfortable because it has lube and Number 2) If you aren't married or practically married then you really shouldn't even think about getting pregnant! and Number 3) Chances are neither of you know whether you are safe or not let alone whether the other is safe so there is always a chance of catching an STI as you can be carrying them even without having had sex.
Before you do have sex with a guy ask yourself some questions:
"Am I truly in love with this guy?"
"Does he love me back?"
"Am I happy to talk to this guy about sex and contraceptives?"
"Can I see myself spending the rest of my life with this guy?"
"Am I actually ready and will I honestly have any regrets?"
These questions should not just be asked once with quick answers but you should think for absolutely ages about them before even thinking about having sex with a guy!
Hope this helped x

Its not a case of age! It's a case of whether your ready or not and also whether you love the guy or not. E.g. at the moment yes I am 15 but I would loose my virginity but only to this one person who I have liked for about 1 and half years and he has liked me a bit longer than that but I would only do that if I actually knew we were going to go out or already were going out. I wouldn't loose it with ANYONE else because I know I love him and I know I'm ready but only for him! So basically it's not like oh yeah im 16 now I should loose my viginity it's just when you, personally, are ready! And also when you do have sex make sure you use a condom! Number 1) It will make it more comfortable because it has lube and Number 2) If you aren't married or practically married then you really shouldn't even think about getting pregnant! and Number 3) Chances are neither of you know whether you are safe or not let alone whether the other is safe so there is always a chance of catching an STI as you can be carrying them even without having had sex.
Before you do have sex with a guy ask yourself some questions:
"Am I truly in love with this guy?"
"Does he love me back?"
"Am I happy to talk to this guy about sex and contraceptives?"
"Can I see myself spending the rest of my life with this guy?"
"Am I actually ready and will I honestly have any regrets?"
These questions should not just be asked once with quick answers but you should think for absolutely ages about them before even thinking about having sex with a guy!
Hope this helped x

Its not a case of age! It's a case of whether your ready or not and also whether you love the guy or not. E.g. at the moment yes I am 15 but I would loose my virginity but only to this one person who I have liked for about 1 and half years and he has liked me a bit longer than that but I would only do that if I actually knew we were going to go out or already were going out. I wouldn't loose it with ANYONE else because I know I love him and I know I'm ready but only for him! So basically it's not like oh yeah im 16 now I should loose my viginity it's just when you, personally, are ready! And also when you do have sex make sure you use a condom! Number 1) It will make it more comfortable because it has lube and Number 2) If you aren't married or practically married then you really shouldn't even think about getting pregnant! and Number 3) Chances are neither of you know whether you are safe or not let alone whether the other is safe so there is always a chance of catching an STI as you can be carrying them even without having had sex.
Before you do have sex with a guy ask yourself some questions:
"Am I truly in love with this guy?"
"Does he love me back?"
"Am I happy to talk to this guy about sex and contraceptives?"
"Can I see myself spending the rest of my life with this guy?"
"Am I actually ready and will I honestly have any regrets?"
These questions should not just be asked once with quick answers but you should think for absolutely ages about them before even thinking about having sex with a guy!
Hope this helped x

I dont think that you are too young to have sex...just dont go have sex with everyone and be a slut. Just as long as you are with the right person. Also, make sure you have safe sex so that you dont get pregnant! Hope this helps!!

The ideal is that if the 15 yo girl can disscuss this with her mother, who is openminded and careful in the same time. But unfortunately this ideal situation occurs rarely. Some people forget that there were ages when 15 yo girls were married. If the atmosphere in the family is ideal, and parents are helpful, then the girl can start with the s*x when it is the best for her, and it does not mean any risk in the school or else. Sex will be problem in problematic environment, like drog e.g.

randy_yo I ope you do wait until you get married to lose your virginity, it's so hilarious, I really hope you do. Hmmm. I wonder how that marriage will turn out

Where I live, the average age is 14.
But I live somewhere where 1 in 3 sxually active young people have chlamydia.
Which is an utter discrace.
But we have loads of support for young people.

At that age, people come round to school and show you how to use condoms and teach us about birth control. We also get talks about unprotected sx once a year in PHSE. (Physical Health and social education).
I dont knoww where youu live, but only really oldd people round here think thats too young.
I lost mine at 13, and my mom and dad were thinking about putting me on the pill at 14.
my mom says she's not bothered if I have sx, just as long as im careful and dont sleep around.
My dad says hes just going to keep out of it, because he doesnt want me to feel like he'll be overly protective or mad at me.
As long as your ready, a teenager and use protection, Your fine.

honestly, its what you personally believe, not what others believe...go with what you believe is the best decision for u...

no it just depends on the circumstances. people can not say the wrongs and rights as everyone deals with different situations. If you are ready and are with someone who you trust and love and care for and experience that in return, then with all the right measures do it. If your just doing it, for the sake of having sex then take a step back and really think about it as there might come a day that you'll regret it. people get influences by the whole partying scene and get loured into having sex, but once you get seriouse your opinion will change and you'll realise that you wished you did things differently. for your first time, make sure thats its someone you really do trust, not someone you really WANT to trust. wanting and having are two different things, and think about that before you get into bed with that guy