complete The first time: What’s important for you? Choose your answers. How old you are when you start having sex is different for everyone. It's worth thinking about now. What’s important for you about the first time? That I want to do it. That I don’t do it because the other person wants to. That it feels right with the other person. That I’m old enough. That I know the other person well. That I’m in love. That I’m married. That I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROBIN, AGE 15: ‘What would be really important for me the first time is that I’d know her well and it feels right with her. Then I’d dare to say what I like. I think it’ll probably all be a bit awkward anyway. So if you don’t know the person very well either, it would be even more difficult.’ Five tips for the first time 1 Only do it if you really want to Some people start young. Others wait much longer. Only do it when you're ready for it. 2 Don’t worry Sex is something you have to learn. No one is immediately good in bed. The more experience you have, the better it gets and the more sure of yourself you’ll be. So if you’re nervous, don’t worry. Most people are. 3 Do it with someone you trust Do it with someone you feel comfortable with. Don’t rush into it. 4 Keep it safe Always use a condom and another contraceptive. That will prevent pregnancy and STIs. 5 Laughing is allowed! Why not make jokes or laugh if you’re not very handy? Then you’ll have even more fun. LONG LIVE LOVE 23 You may be ready for sex, but find out if the other person is too!
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