2005-05-25 - 2:13 p.m.

To do it or not to do it... that is the question that plagues many teens. A mixture of hormones and social cues make the drive to become sexually active very strong. Many teens make the mistake of giving into their urges without thinking things through. Sex is more than just a pleasurable act; it is a physical risk and an emmotional gamble. Here we list eight things to consider before "doing it."

Be sure you are as ready as you think you are!
You may think you are ready, but do you KNOW that you are? It is often hard to tell the difference. Your body is sending you some confusing signals and your heart and mind just don't seem to agree about what you should do. You should know and trust your partner and yourself because once you have sex you can't take it back. Be smart, be sure and be ready if you want to have sex with no regrets.

I'm very worried about those issues because Laura (my eight-year-old sidter)has o boyfriend who is older than she... I know she's not ready for sex.

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