Wearing a condom
I've been going out with a girl for a while now. She's my first proper girlfriend and i think we're ready to have sex. So far we've done other stuff but never gone all of the way. My girlfriend has had sex before and has been a bit disappointed that we haven't done it so far. The thing is, i would prefer to use a condom, but my girlfriend says she much prefers sex without them. She says she's on the pill so i don't have to worry about getting her pregnant - but i'm not so sure. I'm worried about STIs and stuff. What should i do? I don't want to lose her!
Editor's reply
There is only one safer way to have sex - and that is with condoms. While the pill offers protection against unwanted pregnancy, it offers no protection whatsoever against HIV and other STIs.
As much as you love your girlfriend - and trust her, you cannot be sure of her status, unless she has taken tests and has the papers to show you.
It is especially worrying that she has had previous sexual partners and chooses not to use condoms as any one of these partners may well have been infected.
The best thing to do is tell your girlfriend that you want a sexual relationship but are only willing to move forward if you use condoms.
On another note, even if she does agree to condoms, make sure you're absolutely ready to have sex. Don't feel under pressure - make sure you take things at your own pace.
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Your comments
1. look up all the STD advice websites - take a good hard look at std pictures -it can scare the hell out of ya! =)
2. Think things over - are you REALLY REALLY ready to go all the way and have sex?
3.Is she the right girl for you?
4.Learn about protecting yourself if you do decide to go all the way and have sex.
hope you make the right and the wise decision.
Remember: To enjoy life/a relationship you dont need to have sex. dont let One Night be a Life Time of Regrets.
Love Life Love Health.
Hugs!
Angel




(it happend july,16,2008 i'll never 4 get that dat thank you for hearing my story
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