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I`m here to help you and believe me I will try to help you the best I can. I do not promote teenage sex. FAILURE TO INCLUDE AGES MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO ANSWER(DECLINE QUESTION) POST IN BEST AREA FOR YOUR QUESTION OR QUESTIONS.

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Topic: Teen Dating Issues



Expert: Dan
Date: 10/27/2007
Subject: age difference and acceptable activity

Question
Hello, Dan.

My name is Lance, I'm 18, and my girlfriend is 15, almost 16. We started dating not too long ago, and I just turned 18 about 2 months back. We've been kissing and all of the normal stuff, and I like to take it slow. I was wondering that, if we both think we're ready, can we start making out? Nothing past first base, of course, but I just want to cover my bases. Should I wait until she's 16 before taking it up that notch, or is it okay to go right on ahead? I live in Florida, by the by, if that affects anything.

Thank you very much for your time, and look forward to your response.
--Lance--

Answer
Hi,
If you attempt to have sex with her, at age 15, in MOST places last time I checked this is illegal. It is also foolish to make out or have intercourse with her at such an age. On a side note, check dating laws in your area. Dating at 15 may be in it self illegal.

Please ask follow ups. I think the age difference is something that is not good here and I don't recommend her to date you


I don't give legal advice here and the above is not legal advice. I should add you should talk to a doctor about sex risks with her. I had a friend here who just had a child because they had intercourse and their protection wasn't good enough.

On a side note, last time I checked the law in your state "oral sex" is illegal even at 16.

I should post this third party website(laws may not be up to date and it's always good to check with a lawyer in your area).

http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2652

Basically if I read the above site correctly it's illegal for you to make out with her. The above site is not legal advice and does not replace a lawyer. The laws do change, so it's best to talk to a lawyer over web based advice. I have no legal degree and my advice is not legal advice.

This is another third party website that mentions how your action could be illegal. Again not legal advice:

http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6012

Here is another third party website:

http://www.ageofconsent.us/

None of the above replace an instate lawyer.

Please again ask follow ups. I just want to make it clear again I'm not a lawyer and my advice does not replace a lawyer.  

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