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Sometimes the law is slightly different when the partners are of a similar age, but there is usually still a minimum age below which sex is always illegal. back to top What is the legal age to have sex? Unprotected, cross-generational sex can increase the risk of HIV infection There is no international age of consent and the age when a person is legally able to consent to sex depends on a country's age of consent laws. Age of consent laws are usually complex and, in many countries, the legal age to consent to sex is different depending on certain conditions. These include, but are not limited to: Male or female Anal sex Vaginal sex Partner age difference A partner that represents a position of authority Existing state, territory and federal laws If partners are married or unmarried Being aware of global variations in the age of consent is important to avoid breaking the law in countries that have laws different to your country of residence. Follow the individual links below for information on the age of consent by country and any specific conditions that modify the age of consent. back to top Illegal sex Although some young people may feel that they are mature enough to engage in a sexual relationship, others may lack the emotional development to deal with this or to feel confident enough to say 'no'. Age of consent laws are there to protect young people from being sexually exploited by adults. Sex before the age of 15 years and among partners where there is a large age difference may increase the risk of HIV transmission.1 2 Governments can, to some extent, reduce the risk of HIV infection among young people by ensuring the age of consent for sex, and also marriage, is not too low. If you're a young person, and you want to find out more, read our page on teens, sex and the law. You might also like to have a look at our "Am I ready for sex?" page. back to top What are 'sugar daddies' and 'sugar mummies'? You need to install Adobe Flash player to view AVERT's videos. Click on the logo below to install Flash player. Sex with 'Sugar Daddies' Girls and young women who have relationships with men much older than themselves are said to have a 'sugar daddy', also called a 'silver daddy'. Boys and young men also have relationships with older women - known as a 'sugar mummy' or 'suga mamas'. Sugar daddies and sugar mummies are much older than their partners, providing them with money and gifts in exchange for company and sexual favours. Young men and women often leave education early, with the belief that their needs will be met by their older partner. This is common phenomenon in many countries, and where HIV prevalence is high, sex with a sugar daddy or sugar mummy contributes to new HIV infections amongst young people. You should always use a condom when having sex. Although it can be difficult to insist on using a condom, especially if your partner gives you money and gifts, you risk becoming infected with HIV and other STIs if condoms are not used all the time. back to top What counts as 'sex'? This, too, is different, depending on the laws in the place where you live. Some places count things like kissing as sexual contact, and other places only count sexual intercourse. You should check out the laws in your state or country. back to top What is statutory rape? Statutory rape is the crime that someone can be charged with if they have sex with a person who has not reached the age of consent, but who agrees to have sex. Some countries have different names for this. Some states in the US for example call it 'unlawful sexual penetration' or just 'rape'. back to top What is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse is the term for an adult using their age or authority over a young person to have any type of sexual contact. There is a difference between this and two young people who are in a consenting relationship. If you are a young person involved in an abusive relationship it is important to talk to someone about this. If you are worried because you know of a young person who you think is in an abusive sexual relationship, you must think carefully about what would be the right thing to do. 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AVERT.org has more about: Teens Sex and the law Am I ready for sex? Teens and condoms Back to top Sign up to our Newsletter Donate References back to top UNAIDS (2010) 'UNAIDS Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic' UNICEF (2011) 'Opportunity in Crisis: Preventing HIV from early adolescence to young adulthood' Notes Unless specifically referenced, individual country age of consent laws can be accessed through the Interpol reference listed under sources. A [-] symbol indicates a credible reference documenting the age of consent for a particular country is either unavailable or not yet found. Disclaimer & Privacy Policy back to top We rely on the help of our readers to keep this table as accurate and up-to-date as possible. If you know that the age of consent in your country differs from that given above, and if you can supply good references to prove it, then please contact us. Please note that AVERT will not answer personal enquiries about age of consent. 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There are some important laws regarding sex and young people, and these are usually known as the age of consent laws. The age of consent is the age at which a young person is legally able to understand and agree to consensual sex. In most countries, until you reach this age it is illegal for somebody to have sex with you, however old they may be. Sometimes the law is slightly different when the partners are of a similar age, but there is usually still a minimum age below which sex is always illegal.
There is no international age of consent and the age when a person is legally able to consent to sex depends on a country's age of consent laws. Age of consent laws are usually complex and, in many countries, the legal age to consent to sex is different depending on certain conditions. These include, but are not limited to:
Being aware of global variations in the age of consent is important to avoid breaking the law in countries that have laws different to your country of residence.
Follow the individual links below for information on the age of consent by country and any specific conditions that modify the age of consent.
Although some young people may feel that they are mature enough to engage in a sexual relationship, others may lack the emotional development to deal with this or to feel confident enough to say 'no'. Age of consent laws are there to protect young people from being sexually exploited by adults. Sex before the age of 15 years and among partners where there is a large age difference may increase the risk of HIV transmission.1 2 Governments can, to some extent, reduce the risk of HIV infection among young people by ensuring the age of consent for sex, and also marriage, is not too low.
If you're a young person, and you want to find out more, read our page on teens, sex and the law. You might also like to have a look at our "Am I ready for sex?" page.
You need to install Adobe Flash player to view AVERT's videos. Click on the logo below to install Flash player.
Sex with 'Sugar Daddies'
Girls and young women who have relationships with men much older than themselves are said to have a 'sugar daddy', also called a 'silver daddy'. Boys and young men also have relationships with older women - known as a 'sugar mummy' or 'suga mamas'.
Sugar daddies and sugar mummies are much older than their partners, providing them with money and gifts in exchange for company and sexual favours. Young men and women often leave education early, with the belief that their needs will be met by their older partner. This is common phenomenon in many countries, and where HIV prevalence is high, sex with a sugar daddy or sugar mummy contributes to new HIV infections amongst young people.
You should always use a condom when having sex. Although it can be difficult to insist on using a condom, especially if your partner gives you money and gifts, you risk becoming infected with HIV and other STIs if condoms are not used all the time.
This, too, is different, depending on the laws in the place where you live. Some places count things like kissing as sexual contact, and other places only count sexual intercourse. You should check out the laws in your state or country.
Statutory rape is the crime that someone can be charged with if they have sex with a person who has not reached the age of consent, but who agrees to have sex. Some countries have different names for this. Some states in the US for example call it 'unlawful sexual penetration' or just 'rape'.
Sexual abuse is the term for an adult using their age or authority over a young person to have any type of sexual contact. There is a difference between this and two young people who are in a consenting relationship. If you are a young person involved in an abusive relationship it is important to talk to someone about this.
If you are worried because you know of a young person who you think is in an abusive sexual relationship, you must think carefully about what would be the right thing to do. Telephone helplines and sources of help in your country will be able to advise you.
Unless specifically referenced, individual country age of consent laws can be accessed through the Interpol reference listed under sources. A [-] symbol indicates a credible reference documenting the age of consent for a particular country is either unavailable or not yet found.
We rely on the help of our readers to keep this table as accurate and up-to-date as possible. If you know that the age of consent in your country differs from that given above, and if you can supply good references to prove it, then please contact us. Please note that AVERT will not answer personal enquiries about age of consent. This page is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used to inform personal decisions. If you are in any doubt about the age of consent law in your region then please seek expert legal advice.
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Play our games to test your knowledge and skills, while learning new facts. See how much you know about HIV/AIDS and sexual health, with our AIDS Game, Sex Education Game, Pregnancy Game and Condom Game. Use your mouse to collect the right letters while avoiding the baddies for a chance to appear on our HI-scores table.
Give our games a try now, and see how well you can do!
Our media gallery contains hundreds of HIV and AIDS related photos, videos and graphics. You can have a look around, use the search feature, or take a look at some photo selections.
Try our quizzes to test your knowledge on all aspects of sexual health and HIV and AIDS. We have a Sex Quiz, Pregnancy Quiz, Condom Quiz and an HIV and AIDS Quiz.
Just a beginner? Then try the quizzes' easy levels. Think you're an expert? Well try the hard quizzes.
I went through kind of a phase shift from just getting feelings towards this one guy, to be being confused and feeling kind of bi... - Submitted by Wesley Read more >>
Giving young people a platform to share their thoughts and experiences raises awareness among their peers and gives an invaluable insight into the needs of this high-risk group. More than 2,400 young people are newly infected with HIV every day, accounting for 40% of new adult infections.
Involving youth in the HIV response is key to lowering new HIV infections among the next generation and the role of technology in doing this is now clearer than ever.
A sneak preview of results from an AVERT survey, due to be released on International Youth Day 2013 - 12 August, show that most young people prefer to get their sexual health and HIV/AIDS information online or via mobile, as it's quicker, confidential and cheap. But not all youth are the same, we've found regional variations in the type of technology young people prefer - with 67% of respondents from Africa using mobile phones for health information, compared to just 31% in Europe.
To commemorate International Youth Day 2013 - 12 August, share your experiences with others by sending AVERT your story. Raise HIV awareness among youth, check out the hints, tips and quizzes below and share them with your friends.