You must be 16 or over to legally have sex. This is called the “age of consent”; in the eyes of the law we are unable to give informed consent to sex when still a child.
Women are twice as likely as men to regret their first sexual experience. Women who wait longer and who are not pressured into having sex are less likely to regret their first experiences.
In Norfolk, condoms are free from GPs or through the C-card scheme which has outlets in lots of towns and villages. Similar projects are available across the country.
Protection: condoms are called this because they help protect both of you from infection, disease and pregnancy. 15% of people using condoms get pregnant from not using them correctly.
Some medicines can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill – be sure to check with your doctor so you stay safe.