G&STC Director Jesse Kahn Talks With Healthline About When To Have Sex With A New Partner
CHECK OUT G&STC’S DIRECTOR JESSE KAHN TALKING WITH GABRIELLE KASSEL AT HEALTHLINE ABOUT HOW LONG TO WAIT TO HAVE SEX WITH A NEW PARTNER.
DATING CAN MEAN ANYTHING
There’s also no universally accepted definition of a date! The definition of dating is up to you! While virtual dates and texting or messaging before meeting in person is more widely practiced, ultimately dating is getting to know someone and connecting.
IT’S ULTIMATELY UP TO YOU
Ultimately, you can listen to other people’s advice, but it’s your decision, your body, your sexuality, and you get to decide.
Try not to buy into generic heteronmative stories and narratives about sex; Define what sex, having sex, what sex looks like, and how sex impacts you and your relationships.
Even if it’s a newer relationship, practice enthusiastic consent, communication and aftercare.
Dates or dating is not a requirement for sex, and dates or dating does not mean you will have sex.
SIGNS YOU PERSONALLY FEEL READY FOR SEX
A few questions to ask yourself could be:
Do I want to and feel ready have sex?
Do the other people/person involved want to have sex?
What does having sex mean to me right now and what impact does sex have on me and my relationships?
What does it mean to the other people/person involved?
Have I thought about and then have we spoken about sex, consent, safety, and boundaries?