First of all: "Slut" is a subjective term. Some people will certainly tell you you are, but that is a personal opinion. There's no set definition for the number of people you're allowed to sleep with before you become a "slut", so you need to get that idea out of your head- everyone has different ideas of what is acceptable sexual behaviour, and its your own views on that that matter, not anybody elses. Don't let somebody calling you a slut because they dissaprove of your behaviour hurt your self-worth. Its not their place to judge.
However, the fact that you're here, asking about it rather than just getting on with it, suggests to me that you are uncomfortable with the situation. Are you really happy about sleeping with all these guys at your age? Does it make you feel happy? Are you really enjoying it or are you doing it to impress, to gain affection, attention, or because you think so little of yourself that you feel like a worthless slut and that you should behave like one? If you were really happy would you even be asking this? It seems to me your hurting yourself by thinking of yourself as a "slut" and behaving in a way that you believe backs up this assertation. The problem isn't whether other people see you as a slut, but that you see it yourself. I honestly think that you should consider talking over your behaviour and perceptions with a qualified counsellor- not because you've slept with too many people, that's nobody's business but your own, but because you seem to be concerned about it. Sex is a wonderful thing, its not something that should damage your self-worth, or make you feel guilty. You should never say Yes OR No for any other reason than because its what YOU want. You need to sort out these issues now before they become even more deeply imbedded.
I should also enforce what other have said. Please make sure if you do have sex that you know what you're doing with regards contraception. None of us are immune to STD's, and the last thing you need is an unwanted pregnancy.
EDIT: I'm sorry I feel the need to add thsi, but I feel the need to stand up for the dignity of the original querent. To TheWorm and others: I have no doubt that the majority of fourteen year old's should not be having sex and probably put themselves at a high physical and emotional risk by doing so.
However, I doubt very much that yelling at this poor girl about how she's still a child who doesn't know her own mind, patronising and talking down to her, or calling her a slut is either going to stop her from having sex or do anything to solve the self-esteem issues she obviously has. If anything this kind of judgemental behaviour will only drive her further into the self-destructive spiral. Most of these answers are serving only to re-inforce the low opinion she has of herself and are frankly completely irresponsible.
I was under the impression that this section of the site was designed for people to seek advice, not to have moral judgements laid upon them. I am trying to help a troubled and unsure teenager and I hope that my advice has been of some help to her because as far as I can see most of the others who answered this question saw fit only to metaphorically stone her to death.
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If anyone is really desperate to argue this they can email me- or this could end up a very long answer!
The way you view this question depends on whether you see it as a request for advice, or a request for a moral judgement.
I see nothing in my answer that encourages or condones underage sex. I don't condone parents letting teenagers run wild- more that they should learn to talk and connect with teenagers in a way that will encourage them to open up and discuss their relationships and consider genuine advice from people who aren't afraid to admit they've been there. Not lay down the law so full on that they feel the need to keep secrets and engage in sexual activity with no parental guidance whatsoever.
I think its an excelent idea to encourage people to wait until they are older. But if a young girl is ALREADY having sex, she needs advice based on that fact- not simply to be called a slut and treated as a lost cause.
As far as I could see the querent is engaging in behaviour which is likely to be the result of poor self-esteem and other underlying issues, and rather than condemn her I chose to encourage her to tackle these underlying issues, which hopefully will make her happier in the long run and gain her enough self-respect to engage in more responsible sexual behaviour in future.
Young people definetely do need to be more responsible about their sexual activities- but calling them names and telling them to wait til they're married cos grown-ups know best isn't going to change anything.
Comments
LOL! You mean there isn't a precise mathematical formula for #partners vs. time span for detemining "sluttyness?"
by HungryGuy on January 15th, 2006
Right on. No need to label yourself as anything. And you are a worthwhile person in God's eyes, at any rate.
by Jodie44 on March 4th, 2006
A very thoughtful and great answer. Nicely done.
by AB-BrazenGirl on April 30th, 2006
Great answer, very sensitive and well put.
by gung-ho on June 3rd, 2006
I'm not trying to be mean, but she's 14! She is still her parent's child, and in the USA - is not mature enough to give consent, not even close. What she wants should not factor in AT ALL as far as sex goes!
by MoZamboni on June 7th, 2006
What someone wants should always factor in sexual context. A girl can't be expected to resist unwelcome advances unless she knows what she does and doesn't want. That goes whatever her age is. Trying to baby teenagers only encourages them to rebel.
by Anonymous on July 18th, 2006
I stand by Lady Fushia on this...No one deserves bashing, prejudice etc.
by guizmo40 on August 12th, 2006
To lady: If you baby teenagers and they rebel, how is the result different then if you let it go or even worse, encourage it? They will still have sex, but there is a right (not always fun) thing to do. When she is 18, then this ? makes sense.
by MoZamboni on September 10th, 2006
A 14 year old has long since determined that yes, despite repeated claims to the contrary, adults do NOT know everything. Telling a teenager that what they want for their body is of no relevance all but GUARANTEES that they will do precisely that.
by AntigoneRising on September 15th, 2006
Yeah, Worm, are you a parent or any kind of child psycholegy proffessional. Cause if you are'nt, I'd hardly think you qualified to overide others veiws.
by RFlagg on September 23rd, 2006
Age of consent in most of USA is 16+, though it's lower in a few states. It's as low as 12 in other countries, or questionable: http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm
by MyKinKStar on December 30th, 2006
Hey "Lady" you did an excellent job here in writing this up AND in addressing all the comments. I only hope this young "lady" read your words and took your advice. Being sexual at any age comes with many responsibilities, too complicated for anyone not yet mature enough to simply handle the everyday stuff yet on their own. You did a good job of stressing this point.
by MyKinKStar on December 30th, 2006
MoZamboni reverse pyschology is a wonderful thing actually and it works.
Lady F: great answer
by candygirl xx on January 25th, 2008
He means YES!
by wthing8 on July 22nd, 2008