Don’t Let Sex Become a Priority

Sexual curiosity usually begins occurring in a person’s teenage years. Around this time, the pressures of having sex can escalate as well. These pressures and curiosity can come from friends or the media, but can also be a result of a teen’s raging hormones. Even though sex is a natural phenomenon, it is still important for you to know that it is not the only thing that you should be focusing on.

If you’re one of the many teenagers who feel indirectly influenced from the happenings around you – your friend’s sexual exploits, other teens’ casual experiences on sex, etc – then never let these instances control the way you steer you life.  While it is true that sex is a natural part of life and feeling the “sexual drive” is nothing peculiar at all, it is still important that young as you are right now, you should know which priorities matter and which ones are better dealt with later in life.

For a teenager like you who is still starting to explore what life entails for you, here are some of the reasons why you shouldn’t let sex become a priority at this time.

• Sex can be addictive and it can blur your vision.  Teenagers indulging in casual sex at such an early age may find this new sense of pleasure addicting, which can set them off track from what really matters such as, forging stronger relationships with family members and friends, doing good in school and finding your potential in life.
• Sex causes a lot of stress and pressure.  Sex can be used as a form of abuse – not entirely physical – but more alarming, as emotional and psychological.  You don’t want to spend countless nights thinking about possibilities of getting pregnant at such a young age, or worst acquiring STDs from unprotected sex.
• There has to be more things to think about other than sex! Have some fun with friends.  Get to know a lot of people.  Focus on getting a high grade at school to secure a better future.  Know for sure that your teenage life is a springboard for what will you become in the future.

Sex remains to be a part of human nature, a part of growing up.  But young as you are, you should know that you don’t have to submit yourself to any sexual activity, especially if comes from pressure or you’re not emotionally ready for it.

There are other priorities in life such as having a career and maintaining great relationships with family and friends. There has to be a perfect balance. You can still be intimate with your partner without engaging in any sexual activity.  Hugging and kissing can do wonders too!