As part of this, you may start to have strong sexual urges. You may develop a romantic attraction to someone and begin dating. You may feel like you are in love one day and not the next. It is natural to have changing feelings. You may also decide to become intimate with others.
Intimacy can include many things.
You can be intimate holding hands, hugging, or kissing. You may also start thinking about having sex. Take time to think through your decision before you have sex. You need to think about the physical and emotional risks you will be taking. Sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy may be a consequence of having sex.