Okay, so the other day I went to see my doctor, and guess what she asked me? “Are you sexually active?” I was like, “Huh?” I mean, what does that even mean? So, I started digging around to figure it out.
First, I asked a couple of my buddies. One of them said it means doing the deed, you know, the full shebang. Another friend said it’s when you’re getting it on with someone, but it could be anything, not just intercourse. I was still confused, so I decided to hit up the internet.
I started reading all sorts of stuff. Some articles said being sexually active is all about penetration. Others mentioned it could be touching, playing around, or even using toys. Seriously, it was a lot to take in! I found some stuff about how it’s different for everyone and depends on what you like and what you’re comfortable with.
I then tried to remember all the things I had done. I’ve been with my boyfriend for a while now, and we’ve done a bunch of stuff. We’ve fooled around, touched each other, and he’s even fingered me. But is that enough to be “sexually active”? I was starting to get a headache from all this thinking.
I looked up what doctors usually mean when they ask this question. It turns out, they often ask to see if you need tests for STDs or if you need birth control. So, it’s more about being safe and healthy than anything else. But outside of the doctor’s office, it seems like it can mean different things to different people.
After all this, I realized it’s not just about what you do, but also about being safe and making sure you and your partner are on the same page. It’s about consent and using protection if you need it. And it’s totally normal to feel confused about this stuff. I even found out that some people don’t like sex at all, and that’s okay too!
My Thoughts:
- Confusion: I was totally confused when my doctor asked me if I was sexually active.
- Research: I asked friends and searched online to find answers.
- Discovery: I found out that being sexually active can mean different things, like penetration, touching, or using toys.
- Reflection: I thought about my own experiences with my boyfriend and whether they counted.
- Understanding: I learned that doctors ask this question for health reasons, like STD testing and birth control.
- Realization: I realized that being sexually active is about being safe, having consent, and using protection.
- Acceptance: I found out that it’s okay if people don’t like sex, and it’s common to feel confused about these things.
So yeah, that’s my little adventure into figuring out what it means to be sexually active. It’s a wild ride, but I think I’ve got a better handle on it now. Just remember, everyone’s different, and it’s all about what feels right for you and being safe.
