There may be times that you are considering sex or you are being pressured to have sex and you know you aren’t ready. Here are a few tips to help in those awkward situations.

Don’t allow anyone to convince you to do something you don’t want to do

Don’t take off any of your clothes

Don’t "just try it" or think "just once" won’t hurt you

Don’t allow any touching that makes you uncomfortable

Do speak up and say "NO" to anything you don’t like or want

Do lay down the rules before you start making out/kissing

Do enforce the rules if he/she isn’t respecting your wishes

Do be aware of your surroundings if you are with someone new

Do believe that what You want counts, even if it isn’t popular

Do participate in sports, dancing or other activities to transfer your focus & energy

Do talk to someone that you trust if you need more help