Whether it’s sloppy, sweet, romantic or awkward, there’s something about your first kiss that you’ll never forget. Lindy*, a 28-year-old from Perth spoke to us about the first time she locked lips with someone. Here, she shares what she remembers and what she learnt about kissing that first-time round.
Do you make love, do the horizontal dance, copulate or mate? There are a thousand ways to talk about sex without literally using the word ‘sex’, but they all mean slightly different things. In fact, there’s a whole vocabulary around the world of relationships in general. In order to navigate these tricky waters, here’s a bit of sex-slang, de-coded.
All the way – To have sex with someone.
Bae – means ‘before anyone else’ and is usually used in reference to your partner, lover or crush. i.e. ‘I can’t wait to catch a movie with my bae tonight.’
How soon should you call after a date? Who’s supposed to provide the contraception? What should you do if you’re being ghosted (when someone you are interested in suddenly stops communicating with you)? The dating game is a battlefield alright, but overall, dating and sex should be exciting, confidence-boosting and safe. We’re here to answer a few frequently asked questions to help you on your way.
“Is it a bad idea to date a long-time friend?” – Sam, 18
Your friends are the people who know you best, so friendship can be a great way to start a relationship. You already know a lot about each other. Keep an open line of communication and only proceed if you both feel the same way. You wouldn’t want to ruin a good thing!
So, your internal playlist may be playing ‘Let’s Get It On’ by Marvin Gaye but when you really start to think about the nitty gritty of sex, you’re wondering if you really are ready for it. It’s totally okay, you’re not alone. In fact, everyone questions themselves when it comes to losing their virginity. Here are a few things to consider when thinking about doing the deed for the first time.
It’s okay to wait: There’s no perfect age to have sex. It really depends on the individual. Some people lose their virginity in their teens while others wait longer; after all, there are other ways to have fun without going all the way. Each person has their own reasoning and should not be pressured to make this choice, that’s kind of the beauty of this big decision; you should do it your way.
Dating, it’s one of the most interesting things to do, watch and hear about. Think about it, whenever a friend has a new love interest you are dying to hear about them and what happened on their date. However, watching is very different to doing, and asking someone out and going on a date can be quite intimidating, so here are some dating dos and don’ts to help you along the way.