Those who rush sexual activity are ultimately disappointed. The promised fireworks just aren't there. Why? Half the fun in sex is the journey; holding hands and kissing can be more important than ever having sex.

Sexual intercourse is the ultimate expression of love. You can get a few cheap thrills from a stranger, but being with someone you care about is infinitely better. Anyone can have sex; love takes patience. Sex is better with love. Many find by rushing to see it all, they missed everything that made sex worthwhile.

As a biological process, a man inserts his penis into a woman's vagina, thrusts, ejaculates, and withdraws. The woman may or may not have an orgasm. What's such a big deal about that?

Sex can be "just" sex, but it can also express love. Which would you prefer?

Approaching sex from a "get as much as you can" standpoint disappoints. If you want to have an incredible, life-changing sexual experience, abstinence is best until you find that special someone to share yourself with. Having multiple sexual partners "for fun" is not just physically risky; it's emotionally dangerous.

What do you want out of life? You decide who to have sex with, and when. You decide whether to be responsible; you decide whether to use protection. You decide whether bringing a child into this world is an acceptable risk. You decide whether sexual activity at this point in your life is right. You will decide many more times later.

Why rush sex? You have a bright future ahead of you-- why risk it now? Sexuality is wonderful, but it should be a slow, gentle unveiling. Trying to hurry breaks things. You have all the time in the world. Take it easy.

You're not going to miss out by not having sex early-- and having sex in high school or before is certainly early.

When you do have sex, make sure you do it for the right reasons. Sexuality is an extremely personal and extremely important part of who we are. It is in your own best interests to understand how your body works and functions emotionally. Sexuality is complex and cannot be contained in a single article; I have done my best to give you quality esources where you can find accurate information about your body and relationships.