how do you know when your ready for sex?

You're ready when you have no doubts.

You're ready when you're not doing it to keep them happy, but because you want to bring the two of you closer and form a bond.

You're ready when it doesn't matter if they dump you.

You're ready when it's not just because you have needs.

You're ready when you're comfortable being naked together, and not embarrassed about your body.

You're ready when you don't need to plan it, it just happens naturally and spontaneously.

You're ready when it's not on your terms or their terms; it's mutual and equal.

You're ready when you've had one of those moments where you realise sex is not what you once thought it was.

If you're ready, you'll know what talking about and you won't have to kid yourself that you do.

You never know if you're gonna regret it til afterwards lol. He sounds like he's pressuring you for sex to be honest. I'm not a firm advocate of the whole "stay virgins until your married" thing, so if you have sex with him, make sure it's on your own terms and its definitely what you want, not what HE wants. Sex is something you both share, there has to be give and take. He has needs, sure, but remember that you also needs, be they emotional or physical, and they shouldn't be disregarded just so that he shag you, risking STDs or pregnancy. There are plenty of other activities besides intercourse that should satisfy you both such as fingering, hand-jobs and oral sex and if those aren't enough for him and he still has his needs, I'd chuck him and find somebody who respects you.

I agree with the above posters. Having sex with this guy is just going to end up hurting you in the long run. You appreciate him for being honest, I dislike him for being emotionally manipulative. Using "I have needs" as an excuse to pressure someone into sex before they're ready is deplorable.

I would say that if you have to ask others including total strangers then you most definitely aren't "ready for sex".

When the time is right it will happen anyway. Until then don't worry about it.

If he really does feel anything for you other than lust then he will wait.

Don't do it, you sound too young. Unless you want kicked to the curb soon after you have sex.

That's how it works most of the time. Dudes just want sex. Tell him to beat off or somethin. He can wait if he cares about you

Sorry to burst ur bubble.

well its fine ur alays ready just make sure he wears a condium if u dont want kids

to be absolutely honest, in my opinoin you'd know if you was ready and you wouldnt be asking this question... and if he isnt willing to wait for you then he isnt worth bothering with i dont think.