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My boyfriend says everyone's doing it – but I don't feel ready for sex yet
That 'everyone's doing it' line has been around since the world began – and it's still not true! Three-quarters of girls don't have sex until they're over 16, and the ones who start earlier often regret losing their virginity so young. Even if you're over 16, you're best waiting until it feels 100% right. Say to your boyfriend, 'If it's me you really love, you'll wait until I'm ready. What everyone else does isn't important.'

Check out our Adult at 14 site for more information.

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