Sex before marriage? What's your opinion?
95486
As a Catholic, it is forbidden. I chose to be a Catholic, so I'm going to obey its laws. Religious reasons aside, sex IS NOT MEANT TO BE A CONTACT SPORT, solely to satisfy sexual urges.This is my opinion only , and I'm sure that there are a lot who are frowning upon my answer to this question.
1011614
Uhh...I think it is not a matter of religion but of a moral standpoint.  I do not believe there is anything anywhere that says "You cannot have sex untill you are married."  Like I said...maybe it was a moral issue in the 1900's.  You know what....I think you are on to something.  If people would wait until they got married to have sex there would be less spread of disease, abortion and teen pregnancy.  Plus...if you get AIDS could you imagine yourself saying that "The sex was WAY worth it!"  lol  Is it really so bad?  Half the time I think it is more fun on my own anyway.  hahahaha
522736
Please, please, please wait. It is so important. My husband was a virgin when we married and I wasn't. I wanted to have my virginity back so badly when we married but it was too late. Our honeymoon was great but it was bittersweet because I had to deal with the regret of him not being my first. It could have been the best experience of my life. And everything else counts too. I wish I wouldn't have even held hands, kissed, or anything like that until I married. It would have been so special. Please save it for marriage.
401713
sex before marriage means to know ur self and what u are going to affront before u take an important step in ur life. sex is not the only thing to do before u get married. and there are things much more important to "try" and taste before u take a final decision, it's just that the world is built on weightless things in a way that we are getting lost in the needs of society instead of caring for our real needs.
288245
I had sex before I was married. My wife, on the other hand, held onto her virginity. So, I'm the only guy she's ever been with. I never got "hurt" in a relationship, but looking back on it, having premarital sex was the one of the stupidest things I ever did. \n\nFour things premarital sex screws up:\n\nFirst, sex changes the relationship between the two people, no matter what. The entire relationship becomes far more serious and complicated. Understand that when I say "serious" here, I don't mean it in a positive way.\nPremarital sex seriously kills a lot of the fun and lighthearted parts of a relationship like a lit match in a cup of water. After all, when it comes down to it, sex is designed to produce an entirely new human being! This is true no matter what kind of "protection" you use. Sex is serious business. \n\nSecond, sex changes people. It changes the way they approach love. It changes the way they value the intimacy of sex. It changes the way they value a permanent, lifelong, romantic relationship. In my experience, sex forever changed the way I looked at and related with women. \nI'd kind of say that having premarital sex made it harder to be emotionally intimate (and vulnerable) with my wife.\nThe physical sort of "watered-down" the emotional.\n\nThird, sex really messes up your wedding night. When you do get married, it probably will NOT be to the person you're with right now. (Trust me, it was a big shock to me that feeling "meant for eachother" doesn't mean that you actually are.) In fact, by the time you get to the person you're going to marry, the relationships you are in now will probably seem kind of silly and meaningless. (I know, GASP! again) What I'm hoping you will avoid is knowing on your wedding night that you traded one special night with the person you love and have married with one normal night with someone that you now barely know and don't care about. It hurts. Trust me, I know.\n\nThe fourth thing premarital sex messes up is your relationship with God. Other people posted Bible verses about the topic. It IS sin and the Bible spells it out pretty clearly. Anytime we sin it messes up that relationship. I'd encourage you to pick up the Bible and take a look. Youth Bibles usually do a good job with commentary and study guides that deal with the topic of premarital sex. I'd also encourage you to look up the topic of salvation. Talk to a youth minister or shoot me an e-mail at jdawg2682@yahoo.com. I'd be happy to share a bit more. (I'll try not to ramble quite so much)\n\nAll I know is that I did a lot of stuff before I was a Christian. I thought I was right and knew what I was doing and thought I had things together. It was a joke. God flipped my life upside down in college and I've never been the same (sometimes good and bad). Ultimately, I found the two greatest relationships ever: one with Jesus Christ and the one with my wife. I firmly believe that God can do the same for anybody. Good Luck!
211612
Yes, of course I do. I don't particularly agree with marriage so it would make no sense for me to disagree with premarital sex.\nWhatever floats your boat.
230889
personally speaking,\nI believe arguments like these are almost pointless because it takes two to create a child.\nSeriously, which one has more right? IT takes TWO!\nI think a better argument would be why people feel this need to have sex before marriage.
764993
It depends on how much later.\n\nThe couple should be married in the Church before enjoying conjugal bliss (having sex).\n\nWith love in Christ.
527143
well, are you married? b/c you shouldn't have sex until you're married. also you sound doubtful. and if you don't know if you're ready to have sex, you're not.
612749
not under any circumstance - you will ruin the kids life if they are not brought up in a  proper family environment and sex before marriage is immoral and well having sex the first time on your wedding night makes it special for both - I would hold back till then
650785
It's not that we are against pre-marital sex, it's that we don't want OUR kids doing it before they are emotionally and physically capable of dealing with all the repercusions, such as unwanted pregnancy, STDs etc.  Most Americans do have sex prior to marriage, and have been since the sexual revolution in the '60s.  However, the Bible teaches that sex outside of marriage is a sin.  Sounds to me that your "religious people" are picking and choosing which part of the Bible to follow and which part to ignore.
59105
It's up to you and your boyfriend/girlfriend.   I was married when I was 18 and now I am 20.  My husband and I decided not to have sex before we got married. I know that some people regret having sex before they are married becasue it causes problems in their future relationships. But this is what worked for us.  You would have to talk it over with your sigificant other to decide what will work for you.
334541
I disagree with enterity.  I am waiting for marriage to have sex with my fiancee.  Although we have had sex before(with other ppl)we want 2 wait to make things right!  It has only brought us closer!  Yes, it is hard at times!  We feel its strengthen our relationship not only within us, but with God as well!
930523
I don't think that 'marriage' should come before sex; I think a true, loving commitment should come before sex.  Marriage is just a piece of paper or a ceremony that represents that, but a lot of marriages are made without that commitment.\n\nPeople can have casual sex and do well, but generally, having sex first before a relationship and dedication can muck things up.  That's my two cents!
336750
I grew up believing in "no sex before marriage" granted, I know most people these days dont go for that. You should at least wait til you are in a committed relationship with ONE person. I have been in 2 serious relationships. One I was married to, and the other one (who I am with now), I am engaged to. Before I was with either of them physically, I made them go to the doctor and be tested for all STD's. And waited til the tests came back before we did anything. Make sure you see the test results, dont just take their word for it. Then, of course, you still want to be protected, to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
623357
I dont think you should have sex before marriage. The sex will get in the way of really getting to know each other.You want know if its love,or lust.If its real and leads to marriage,you will be having all the sex you want. Find out the important things now,fck your brains out later.
438207
the act of sex itself isnt smart or stupid, its how you handle it. i dont think that being young and promiscuous is a good idea, but sex before marriage isnt necessarily bad if you are safe and use protection, and are mentally and emotionally ready to be involved.