What should I do if I'm being pressured to have sex?
Teens & Identity
Never feel pressured to have sex; you have the right to say no at any time, and a caring partner will respect your boundaries.
You should never feel pressured to have sex, whether it's from a partner, friends, or societal expectations. You have the absolute right to say no at any time, even if you've said yes before or have been intimate in other ways. A caring partner will respect your Personal boundaries without making you feel guilty or threatening to leave. If someone is pressuring you, that's a red flag about their character. Trust your instincts about when you're ready, if ever. There's no timeline you need to follow, and your worth isn't determined by your sexual experience or lack thereof.