How old is too young to lose your virginity? My friend is fretting her big moment

I wouldn't define it to a specific age because I don't think it works that way. Some people mature (mentally) sooner than others. It's about feeling comfortable in your own skin, and to consider the situation and the person you want to have sex with.

Your first time is a memory that you will have forever. That doesn't mean it needs to be planned out (more often than not, it doesn't turn out the way you thought) but it all depends on what you want.

These are the most important factors:

1. That you don't feel pressured into having sex. Sex should always be a mutual decision, through and through. DO NOT have sex just because your partner wants to.

2. Make sure YOU feel ready. Just because all your friends have had sex, or because they're all talking about it (for the record, a lot of people lie about having had sex) does not mean you automatically need to do it. Stay true to who YOU are.

3. Use protection. Always. Always. Always. I've worked with a lot of cases where the partner hasn't used protection and they've either gotten an STD (for the record, 1 in 3 people in the UK have Chlamydia) or have gotten pregnant. It's not worth the mental or physical hassle. Trust me on this one.

4. That you have sex with someone you can trust. I'm not gonna lie and say that you need to be in love with the person, because this is all very individual and you should make whatever choice you are comfortable with. However, make sure that this person will be there for you afterwards, will treat you with respect and that you can communicate. I've had plenty of friends that have met guys who only wanted to have sex and "pop a girl's cherry".

I would like to add that although I try my best to be as non-judgemental as possible, I would recommend that you be at least over 16 years old. Stay a kid as long as possible. You've got the rest of your life to have sex.

When you are old enough to be on the PILL and use CONDOMS. If you can't ask your mom to get you on birth control, you're not ready.

When you are MATURE enough and WISE enough for your age, and at least are 18 years+ then I figure it should be okay. But really you should know that there is no REAL AGE for one to lose their virginity, as this usually depends on the individuals involved, are you mature enough? Do you understand what you getting yourself into? Do you understand the implications and the risks? Are you committed? The thing is, anyone can be committed in a relationship and then when the girl loses her virginity, some weeks later, they just may break up! Why? Because even if you think you're ready, doesn't mean you are ready! I mean if you really have to ask this question it just shows that maybe she is not exactly at an ideal age? Even 18 is a silly age in my opinion, I don't understand why so many youngsters are so desperate these days. Wouldn't you want to take time and explore love with someone you've known and trusted for long? But anyways sorry for beating round the bush a bit, if your friend is fretting it then maybe is isn't the right time.

I feel that if you are not planning on spending the rest of your life with person then that is too young. The lowest age you can get married is 18 where I live so if you're not about 18ish or not in a good financial situation then you shouldn't have sex in case a baby is born unexpectedly.

If your age is on the clock or anywhere within 4 digits of 12.