Q: Am I the only virgin I know?
A: No you aren't. Here are the stats.
- 80 percent of 16-year-olds have NOT had sex
- 48 percent of 18-year-olds have NOT had sex
- All stats from HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health, Australia. Lindsay, J; Smith, A; Rosenthal, D.
Q: Is it normal for teenagers to masturbate?
A: Masturbation is a normal act for many young children and teens. The age that it begins is variable. And it's certainly not physically unhealthy unless it's severe and constant. Avoid over-reacting. Don't feel guilty for doing this.
Q: I get erections all the time. Am I normal?
A: Erections are common during adolescence, sometimes too common - like during school when you happen to be called on to stand before the class. Erections can occur while you are having sexual thoughts, but they can just pop up on their own. You will get more control over when and where you have erections as you get older.
Q: Should I masturbate?
A: Masturbation, or touching your genitals for pleasure, is common and normal during puberty. Don't worry about it.
Q: I am only 13 years old and I ejaculated recently after masturbating. Is this normal?
A: Most boys experience their first ejaculation (emission of semen) by age 13 or 14, but this can happen earlier. A boy's first ejaculation usually happens during masturbation.
Q: What are wet dreams?
A: Wet dreams (nocturnal emissions) usually start about a year after you first ejaculate. A wet dream is an involuntary ejaculation that occurs during sleep. It can happen during a sexy dream, a regular dream, or even when you are not dreaming at all.
Q: I am 14 and my chest is still flat and all my girlfriends have breasts. Help!
A: You might not have started puberty yet – it is different for all girls, even girls in the same family. Talk to your parents about when they started puberty and if you are still concerned, you should go and see your doctor.
Lack of breast development may be due to
- An endocrine (hormonal) problem
- A medical problem, such as severe malnutrition
- Radiation therapy involving the chest
- A rare condition called amastia in which there is complete absence of glandular tissue.
Speak with your doctor if your breasts are not developing normally or on time.
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