A lot of people get together and ‘hook up’ – or have sex without any kind of commitment involved. They might not even know their partner’s last name, true age, or anything else about that person. It’s ‘just for fun’ and doesn’t mean anything. These people are putting themselves at great risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) when they get together with people they know nothing about. They’ll most likely use a condom, but these can break and sometimes they come off, have a hole in them, or have other problems that can compromise their value in that situation. This increases the risk of STDs and pregnancy, and can really leave people scared and upset. You can avoid all of that, though, by only having sex with a partner you know and feel comfortable with.
People sometimes argue that this isn’t as exciting, but there’s nothing exciting about an unwanted pregnancy or an STD. That not only causes a lot of alarm at the time, but can harm your future, too. In the case of STDs, you can have a lot of trouble when you do meet someone that you want to become seriously involved with. Some STDs can be cured, but others cannot. Having one that you’ll deal with for the rest of your life means your future partners will have to deal with that, as well. Some people find that to be a deal-breaker when it comes to dating and having sex with someone they meet and are attracted to.
By holding off on having sex with someone you’ve just met, you’ll be doing yourself a huge favor – even if it doesn’t feel like it at the time. You may end up getting to know that person and having a real, lasting relationship. If you don’t, there’s no harm done and you won’t feel like you need to be worried about your present or future health. You’ll also avoid the risk of a pregnancy and the raising of a child with someone you don’t know and aren’t even sure if you like. Knowing your partner is important.
