Pre-marital Sex

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Premarital Sex: Truth and Consequence


“In the United States, 41% of the American population thinks that premarital sexual relations are ‘not wrong at all’, while 29% think that premarital sex is ‘always wrong’. Twelve percent think that it is ‘almost always wrong’, and 18% think that ‘only sometimes’ is it wrong” (Widmer at al. (sic.)). Over half the teenage population is sexually active. What motivates them to make the decision to have sex before marriage, and what are the consequences?
There are several positive outcomes to being sexually active at an early age. As a teenager, you think about sex all the time, and are curious about sex and what it feels like. If you become sexually active, you will no longer be frustrated with the possibility that you may never experience sex, and the frustration that you may feel due to holding your sexual thoughts and feelings back. Having sexual relations with another person can make you feel loved and beautiful. This, in turn, will boost both partners’ self-esteem. High self-esteem is good for anyone. “Self-esteem is positively related to sexual intercourse for adolescents who believe that intercourse is always right, but negatively related for those who believe it is always wrong” (Werner-Wilson). Morals and values also influence sexual decisions. “ Sexual behavior that contradicts personal values are likely to match local social norms” (Werner-Wilson). Local social norms being the kind of community you live in, your family, and even things like your sex and race.
When deciding whether or not to have sex with a partner, you must consider many options such as, the number of partners your partner has had, why you want to have sex, and is your partner clear/free of disease? If these questions are answered before your sexual encounter, you will be much more at ease, and therefore you may have a more pleasant, fulfilling sexual experience. You will have more pos...