5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Having Sex

When you're on the verge of having sex, you don't stop and think about the aftermath for a minute. No, you get carried away in the heat of the moment and throw caution to the wind. We all know it's not the wisest thing to do. So when you're about to have sex with someone new, ask yourself these five questions first.

1. "Do I really want this?"

Are you doing it to get over someone from your past or make them jealous? You have to figure out the real reason you're doing this and whether or not you're being honest about these reasons with your partner. Because if you're not fully present in the moment, it's not going to be great for you nor will it be fair to your partner.

2. "Am I feeling pressured?"

Do you feel like he's expecting this from you? And if you don't have sex with him, he might be disappointed or angry? If yes, you need to take some more time to think if this is the right move. And there are different kinds of pressures too. With pop culture, many of us can feel a bit pressured by our friends as well. If you feel that way, you need to speak about it honestly to your friends and explain how it's affecting you.

3. "Do I have protection?"

Protection is essential. Especially with new sexual partners. And, no, despite popular belief, it's not just the guy's responsibility. You're equally involved and responsible - so make sure you're either carrying condoms or have taken other measures to stay protected during sex.

4. "Am I going to regret this later?"

Step into the sexual aspect of your relationship while being honest with yourself. If things go south after you have sex with him, will you regret it? What if he doesn't call? Or what if the sex isn't good? Think about all of the possibilities. Is there a scenario you can imagine in which you will regret your decision? If yes, is it still worth it?

5. "Do I trust him?"

This one is the most important questions of all. Love isn't necessary for sex, we all know that. Sometimes, it's just about scratching an itch. But we can never be too safe, can we? So even if you don't love your partner, you need to be able to trust them. In case something goes wrong and you feel unwell, will they abandon you? In case you want to stop in the middle, will they comply? These are very important things you should know the answer to before you jump into bed with someone.