So i am 16, why can i buy condoms before the age of 18, but not have sex before 18.?

Dam Bro, I don't want to say it's wrong and you're still going to do it, just use protection, don't ruin your future.

YOU IDIOT DO NOT HAVE SEX WITH A 15 YEAR OLD. YOU AREN’T IN LOVE.

Legally whether you can have sex is going to vary depending on what state you're in, so clearly this isn't something that's based so much on logic and science as it is on culture and regional attitudes. And you can buy them because we know you need them, because we needed them. Just like we know you'll be old like us one day and recommending kids wait to bang, while remembering you weren't going to wait either. And on that day, you'll be comforted that no matter how awkward and weird and heartbreaking those early sexual relationships might be, at least they won't get pregnant or infected.

Also, I completely disagree that you're too young to think about sex, you're both rather the perfect age to think about sex. And perhaps plan for sex. And maybe almost old enough engage in certain types of sex. But I do agree with many that think you're too young for full on downstairs sex. But I accept your right to make this decision for yourself, and applaud your decision to do it as safely as possible.

And I would like to point out that condom safety statistics reference condoms used with added lubrication, whether a condom is lubed or not, so if you're not buying lube to use with your condoms you're technically not following the instructions to the letter and are increasing the risk of breakage. Read the instructions, practice putting it on beforehand, and grab some Astroglide.

u r too young to have sex---you can think about it as much as u like

This is wrong if the state allows condom sales before the legal age for sex.

I would hold out as long as possible. Just because that door is open doesn't mean to run right through it. The grownup part is to realize what doors get closed when you get into a sexual relationship - with the girl, with your friends and hers, your family, etc.

Continue as friends for a couple more years and then, if you are still feeling close to each other, then you can talk about marriage. Sex comes after marriage.

From the way you speak you are obviously still way too immature, and I'm not just saying this as I'm only a little older than you. There's more to sex that 'really loving each other' and 'thinking about it for a while'. You better really know how it works, good birth control methods, etc etc. You're too young to even know that you're going to need lube and have to have me, a stranger, tell you that. You're not prepared for it yet, so don't do it yet. Get more educated on the matter. Also, 11 months is nothing in relationship time....

I have never heard of any age limitations for buying condoms. You should go to a store in another area to purchase them where nobody knows you or your age.

The time-honored way of not getting in trouble is not getting caught. I'm a parent, and I'm glad to hear that your plans obviously include condoms - good for you!