Four Reasons Why You Should Not Have Sex as a High School Student

It was not that long ago when I was a high school student; at least it does not seem to be, but the years go by quickly. I remember being a teenager, how complicated everything seemed and how drama filled high school could be. I also remember how the topic of sex was floating around, a dangerous scenario when you mix feelings, intrigued high school students and hormones. Chances are, as a teenager in high school, you are going to encounter the opportunity to have sex. Before you jump at the chance, consider some of the reasons why you should wait.

Sexually transmitted diseases, or STD's, are a very real possibility

You may think that your significant other has not been with anyone else, but it is possible. Do not make the mistake of believing they do not have an STD just because they say that they do not, because they may not even know that they have one. Not only could you get an STD from one person, but you could unknowingly pass it on to another and the cycle could continue. Some STD's have little to no symptoms, so you could have one and not even know it.

You can only lose your virginity once

Yes, there will be other opportunities to have sex, but you only have one "first time". Even today, when the topic of sex comes up, there are friends of mine that do not even want to think about the person they lost their virginity to. It is not be because the act was not memorable, but it is because the person was not. You will remember for the rest of your life who your first partner was and he or she is not someone that you can easily push out of your mind.

Pregnancy can happen...and yes, to you

Many teenagers have the mentality that getting pregnant will not happen to them until they are ready to have a baby, which chances are, is much later in life. A baby is a huge financial and emotional responsibility. Even the fear alone that you might be pregnant can bring an easygoing person to tears. You probably have enough going on in your life where you do not need added worries. Worry about yourself first, for example, what you want to be when you get older, the person that you are becoming, and where you want to go to college before you have to worry about a baby.

Having sex can be emotionally draining

Not only do you have the pregnancy aspect to worry about, but you also have the additional feelings that go along with it. You can try to deny any type of emotional attachment, but if your casual partner turns around and has sex with someone else, your feelings will most likely be hurt. High school years are complicated enough trying to figure out where your life is going without having to purposely add extra worry and stress.

While you may be interested in having sex, give it some time and think about things carefully. You have the rest of your life to enjoy sexual encounters; there is no point in rushing it. Figure out who you are first and adjust to the complications already in your life before you add sex into the mix.