Sexual decision making is choosing whether to have any kind of sex.
Someone may NOT be ready IF:
- They feel pressured.
- They are not sure about sex.
- They can’t talk to their partner about sex.
- They don’t have a way to protect themselves from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy.
- They need to get drunk or stoned to have sex.
- Their partner needs to get drunk or stoned to have sex.
- They had sex before and it didn’t feel like the right choice.
Someone may BE ready when:
- They are not pressured.
- They can talk to their partner about sex.
- They know how to avoid unwanted pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
- They have considered the pros and cons of becoming sexually active.
- They’ve explored what feels good for them.
- They feel comfortable to show their partner what feels good for them.
- They have talked about what to do if an unwanted pregnancy occurs or a STI is transmitted.