One of the biggest myths out there is that most teens are having sex. This isn't the case: only about 35% of high school students in Australia are having vaginal sex (La Trobe University, 2002). Sex can be part of a healthy, committed relationship, but many intimate relationships don't include sex. It's important to feel ready for sex, as being sexual with another person is an expression of closeness and intimacy. If you are unsure about having sex, or are feeling pressured by your partner, then you are not ready to have sex.
Oral sex isn't really sex
It's obvious if someone has an infection
You can't get pregnant if you have sex when you're having your period
Condoms always break and don't really work
You can't get pregnant the first time you have sex…or if you don't really have sex that often
I won't get an STI because I only have sex with my partner
I won't get pregnant or get an STI because I get my sexual partners to withdraw their penis before they cum (ejaculate)
The contraceptive pill makes you put on weight
It's the girl's responsibility not to get pregnant
The first time you have sex is always special
All sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs) can be cured
You have to fit the stereotypes to be gay
It's unhealthy to masturbate
Everyone orgasms during sex
You can lose your virginity by having a Pap smear
