You should take the time to think before you have sex for the first time. You don't want to end up regretting your decision. To avoid making a major mistake, here are a few questions you should ask yourself before you go through with losing your virginity:

## 1. Can You Talk about Sex without Cringing?

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If you can't have a conversation about it, then you shouldn't be doing it.

## 2. Have You Found a Man You’re Comfortable with?

This is important. Even if you're ready to have sex, you shouldn't pick any random partner to sleep with. You need someone you trust.

## 3. Do You Have a Private Place to do It?

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If your parents are always home and won't let you keep the door to your room closed, you won't have enough privacy for sex.

## 4. Do You Know All about Birth Control?

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You should know about all of the different forms of protection and figure out which one is best for you before you sleep with someone.

## 5. Do You Know about STDs?

You need to realize that STDs can be spread through oral, and by touching, even if there isn't any penetration involved. You should also know how to prevent STDs, because you don't want to end up with one.

## 6. Are You on the Pill?

Ask your doctor if the pill is right for you. Your best bet is to take it while using condoms. Two forms of protection is better than one.

## 7. Do You Know How to Make Yourself Orgasm?

You can't expect a man to make your orgasm until you learn how to do it yourself. Masturbation should come way before intercourse.

## 8. Is Anyone Pressuring You?

Don't let your boyfriend, friends, or society pressure you into having sex before you're ready. Wait as long as you'd like.

## 9. How Old Are You?

If you're closer to single digits than to your 20s, you should probably wait until you're a little older.

## 10. Do You Care if He Leaves You after?

Some men will use you for sex. If you find out that your boyfriend doesn't want you anymore after you sleep with him, would you be able to handle it?

## 11. Do You Think You’re Responsible Enough for a Child?

There's always a chance you'll get pregnant. You shouldn't have sex unless you think you can handle a newborn baby.