Sex. Almost everyone talks about it. Almost everyone thinks about it. But does everyone actually do it? It seems that the usual line to achieve a physical relationship with someone is, “Come on. Everybody’s doing it.” But here’s the kicker: no. They’re not. Sexual pressure is becoming more and more evident in today’s high schools, Freedom included. I don’t understand what all of the commotion is about: if they say no, they say no. In my opinion, sex is not that big of a deal. I’ve seen it ruin a relationship one too many times. Of course, I can’t make your decisions for you. You’re the only person that has power over what you do with your body. However, I am asking you not to let someone else try to pressure you into doing something that you’re not comfortable with, or something that you don’t feel you’re ready for. That will only lead to further insecurities, and eventually heaps of relationship issues. The point is: if your boyfriend or girlfriend doesn’t want to do anything they’re not ready for, don’t make them. Chances are it could really hurt your relationship. If things are going great as is, why throw sex into the mix? I know what some of you are thinking; society builds up the idea of sex so much that some people think it’s the way to have a good time. But so is going to Max n’ Erma’s just for the do-it-yourself sundae bar! And who has to be pressured into that? Whatever happened to going to a movie with your significant other and actually watching the movie? Those were the good old days, when couples could just hang out and enjoy one another’s company. Sweet and silly, not hot and heavy. That’s what I’m really getting at here: let’s bring the sweet and silly side back to high school relationships.