Here are a few interviews related to the topics of puberty, sexually transmitted diseases and prevention.  All of these people have already gone through the transition of adolescence into adulthood through sexual activity.

20 Year Old College Student

22 Year Old College Graduate

16 Year Old High School Student

Middle School Health Teacher
 
 

Q:  How old were you when you first learned about sex?
A:  I was 10 years old and in fifth grade when I first learned about sex.

Q:  How did you learn about sex?
A:  We learned about sex in my science class in fifth grade.

Q:  In addition to this general ecducation, did you talk to your parents about  sex?
A:  No.  I guess I didn’t feel it was necessary at the time.  I don’t really remember  having any questions for them.

Q:  Do you think your parents would have been open to talking about sex with  you, if you would have wanted to?
A:  Yes.  I definitely think my mom would have answered any questions for me if  I would have asked her.  We are very close and have a very open  relationship.  This was just a subject that never really came up.

Q:  If you would have had additional questions after learning about sex in school  who would you go to?
A:  My sister.  She is five years older than me and I would have felt most  comfortable going to her.

Q:  Do you remember having any misconceptions about sex when you were  younger?
A:  I’m sure I had at least a few misconceptions, but I really don’t remember what  they are.

Q:  How did you learn about using protection against STDs and pregnancy?
A:  I also learned about this in school.  I’m pretty sure this was also in my  science class.

Q:  How old do you think most people are when they have sex for the first time?
A:  I think most people are around 16 years old when they lose their virginity.   This is how old I was when I lost my virginity.

Q:  Do you feel that learning about sex in school was an effective method of  learning.
A:  I think that I learned a lot of good basic knowledge in school about sex, but  this doesn’t make up for experience.  They can teach you all they want,  but people still have to make their own decisions and figure things out for  themselves in regard to sex.

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Q.  What are some physical changes your body went through during puberty?
A.  My voice got deeper, hair growth, and I had sexual urges.

Q.  How old were you when you started experimenting sexually?
A.  About 14 years old.

Q.  How old were you when you first started to masturbate?
A.  14 years old.

Q.  When did you first start sexual experimentation, like oral sex?
A.  16

Q.  How old were you when you first started having sex?
A.  16

Q.  How did you become aware of the consequences of sexual activity, like pregnancy and STD's?
A.  Through health class in school.

Q.  Were you aware of the methods of prevention, like condoms and birth control?
A.  Yes, I learned the different methods of prevention through school.

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Q: If you have questions about sex who do you ask?
A: Friends

Q: How do your friends get their information about sex?
A: Other friends or older siblings

Q: Do you have sex education in school?
A: Some, we have assemblies and some in health classes 

Q: Do you wish that there was more information about sex in school?
A: No it makes us very uncomfortable so we don't pay attention.

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