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Should people have sex before marriage?

Results so far:

No
36% 424 votes Total: 1190 votes
Yes
64% 766 votes
  • 1 of 49

    by RNorrisFaulkner

    When it comes to sex, many parents give their teens a heads-up. Sometimes it's a family friend. If dads or another male figure aren't outright encouraging their sons or their fa...read more

  • 2 of 49

    by Bryan Andrews

    This is an easy topic to pick a side on because everyone seems to feel strongly for or against it. The tough part is in defending your side. People like me are often ridiculed a...read more

  • 3 of 49

    by Suzanne Marsh

    The pros and cons of sex before marriage have been around as long as Adam and Eve, sometimes I think I have been around that long myself. I am fifty eight years of age, I have ...read more

  • 4 of 49

    by Reshma Elaheebocus

    Having Sex before marriage brings you into the category of animals, meaning as animals are not aware of relationships, social values and forthcoming crisis into their life due t...read more

  • 5 of 49

    by Ramalingam Subramaniam

    Should people have sex before marriage? It is a relevant topic in the modern day context. But I can take part in the debate only from an Indian cultural perspective. There is...read more

  • 6 of 49

    by R. Colleen

    I was sorely tempted to drag out a podium and make short work of such a debate topic. Should people have sex before marriage? Absolutely not. Why? Because the Bible says ......read more

  • by Jenna Pavill

    Sex has dangers. Sexual activity has risks which include a long list of STDs, some of these STDs are not curable. That is a scary thought. Unexpected pregnancy can also occu...read more

  • 8 of 49

    by Door Stop Harry

    There are so many good reason why you should not have sex before Marriage. Most have been answered, STD's, having a solid ground for children, accidents will happen, etc. Let...read more

  • 9 of 49

    by Tonya Chester

    Before you get married, I believe you should be pure and true, you should remain untainted not only for the one you love but for yourself as well. It's not what you have to do ...read more

  • 10 of 49

    by Lauren Young

    I've got a bone to pick with the viewpoint of the secular world about one thing: sex. It seems that sex has become a pastime, a leisure activity. An act that is normal for any r...read more

  • 11 of 49

    by Trisha Lewis

    Should people have sex before marriage is a good question to ask. Sex is something that is a bond that should be shared between two people that love each other and plan on spend...read more

  • by Jessica Keane

    This is a very hard topic for me and my friends because we are at the age of times where you are put into peer pressure and its tough! My best friend has had it and i feel ...read more

  • 13 of 49

    by Jordan Thyme

    Ok. So, I am not going to go into all the risks and fears of having sex before marriage. I think most people who read this will already be aware of those. Instead, I want to ...read more

  • 14 of 49

    by Tara Moore

    Premarital sex has always been a huge issue. It is very difficult as a parent to realize their children are at that curious age of should I or shouldn't I. As a parent myself of...read more

  • 15 of 49

    by Amanda West

    Sex before marriage is brought up a lot now a days. Many religious people firstly are the ones who look the most at this subject. In my opinion if a person chooses to have s...read more

  • 16 of 49

    by Tharian Mathew

    To me this question is frivolous and unnecessary for the simple reason if you consider a marriage a holy bond between two people then both are bound to give each other their bes...read more

  • 17 of 49

    by Calvin Robinson

    I identify as a Christian and of course, as a Christian, I do not believe we should have sex prior to marriage. I will explore some of those reasons and then I will explore som...read more

  • 18 of 49

    by Brady Bryan

    Ethical issues aside. Let's look at this from a longer term perspective: No matter how mature or cool someone may think they are with their potential spouse's sexual past, it's ...read more

  • 19 of 49

    by Emma Rayanne

    Currently our culture encourages "safe sex" before marriage but safe sex is an oxymoron. Safe from what I'd like to know? Our society has bandied this phrase about to the point ...read more

  • 20 of 49

    by Ben Hughes

    I believe that marriage is something special and sacred and that sex is far more than just physical intimacy. Would you like to have sex with someone who had slept with dozens o...read more

  • 1 of 87

    by Len Morse

    When you're considering marriage, physical intimacy is just as important as concepts like family, religion, finances, and living arrangements. In general, people engage in sex f...read more

  • 2 of 87

    by Amy Browne

    Everyone seems to debate the question about having sex before marriage, and yes, I think this is fine as long as it is done with someone you love; therefore, you are making love...read more

  • 3 of 87

    by David Dickson

    When considering if one should engage in pre-marital sex, it is helpful to look at all of the characteristics of a meaningful relationship that might eventually lead to marriage...read more

  • 4 of 87

    by Stephanie Sadler

    To be honest, this topic shouldn't even really be up for debate because it isn't a debate. No one has the right to say a couple "should" or "shouldn't" have sex before marriage....read more

  • 5 of 87

    by Ivan-ac

    Save for the religious fanatics, the vast majority of people will know sex as the equally important physical aspect of a relationships mental and spiritual coupling. Put simply,...read more

  • 6 of 87

    by Corey Pike

    Should people have sex before marriage? I'm not saying yes or no, because it is a choice that each individual couple has to make on their own. Agreeing that people should have s...read more

  • 7 of 87

    by Claire Cornell

    Let's get this straight - I'm not neccesarily saying people SHOULD have sex before marriage, because there is a personal choice - I'm just saying it's OK! There is a lot of p...read more

  • 8 of 87

    by Jarred James Breaux

    Premarital sex has come under fire because of the rise of promiscuity of young adults, common law living arrangements, gay relationships, and marital affairs. The truth is that...read more

  • 9 of 87

    by Fated Eclipse

    Life has changed a lot since the human race first began. Yet there has never been so much change as in recent history, with the introduction of the advanced technology we all en...read more

  • 10 of 87

    by J. A. Steller

    When in a committed relationship the decision of whether or not to have sex will eventually arise at some point. If you are a person of strong religious faith, and believe that ...read more

  • 11 of 87

    by Louise Breland

    My reasons for saying yes that people should have sex before marriage is because in these days and times it is obvious that sex is very important. Why is it important because w...read more

  • 12 of 87

    by Patrick Sills

    With the onset of puberty, we undergo many hormonal changes. As human beings of the 21st century, it would be prudent to think that most of us have embraced the idea that sexual...read more

  • 13 of 87

    by Susan Kliebenstein

    The decision to have sex before marriage is seldom a decision at all. Yet the resolve to delay sex until after marriage is often the cause of a great deal of guilt once the the ...read more

  • 14 of 87

    by Laura Leigh Fields

    Sex before marriage is a matter of personal preference. Everyone has different values and morals. It is up to each individual to decide what they want. If both parties are conse...read more

  • 15 of 87

    by Rena Sherwood

    You must have sex before marriage with the person you intend to marry. This avoids some very awkward moments with the person you want to spend the rest of your nights and your...read more

  • 16 of 87

    by Just Me Here

    SHOULD PEOPLE HAVE SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE? There is no right answer here, I clicked on the yes side because they should have sex if they both want to. There is nothing wrong wit...read more

  • 17 of 87

    by Fiona Mary Cassells

    Should people have sex before marriage.I would think it would be hard not to have sex before marriage. And it might not be with your potential spouse. Many people do prefer to...read more

  • 18 of 87

    by The Recent Grad

    The question of "Should people have sex before marriage?" hints that marriage is going to be a goal for people who have sex, and by asking this question, I believe the author of...read more

  • 19 of 87

    by Linda Szymanski

    Love is a many splendored thing with many different faces and hats to wear and you have to try on a few first to make sure what is the best fit for you. Marriage is based not on...read more

  • 20 of 87

    by Cray Sellars

    I don't think there is anything wrong with two consenting adults having sex before marriage. Who in there right mind would marry someone without knowing if they were sexually co...read more

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