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AS YOUNG ADULTS

Our Sexual Journey Through Life... as Young Adults - Although there are a broad range of normal behaviors and traits, and not every person may exhibit all of them, the following is a summary of what may happen:

YOUNG ADULTHOOD (19 - 30 YEARS)*
  • Possibility of sexual relationships (intercourse or outercourse).
  • Possibility of mate selection (heterosexual or homosexual).
  • Decision making about marriage, family life and careers.
  • Possibility of masturbation.
  • Possibility of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.
  • Possibility of birth control decisions.
  • Possibility of ending a relationship.

ADULT (31 - 45 YEARS)*
  • Possibility of mate selection (heterosexual or homosexual)
  • Maintaining relationships (sexual and non sexual)
  • Possibility of masturbation
  • Possible parenting responsibilities (sex education of own children)
  • Possibility of pregnancy and childbirth
  • Possibility of birth control decisions
  • Possibility of grandparenting
  • Possibility of ending a relationship

*A Young Man’s Guide to Sexuality
*A Young Woman’s Guide to Sexuality