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Posted on: 04/01/2008
Question
is it okay not to tell my mom im having sex. i dont want to tell her, but i dont want her to find out herself. please help me.
Answer
Sorry, I am a mom and I would want to know. You are very young to be sexually active, and because of your age, you are at higher risk for getting your heart broken, as well as getting pregnant and/or sexually transmitted infections. Your mom may be upset because you are putting yourself at risk, but she might also help you think about your decision, and get on a reliable method of birth control and encourage you to use condoms, too.