When should one start dating?

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that on average, girls begin dating as early as 12 and a half years old, and boys a year older. But it may not be the kind of “dating” youre picturing.

Should you sleep with a guy on the first date?

A: The obvious one is that its OK to sleep with someone on the first date. A recent survey of 1,000 18- to 35-year-old women found that over 83 percent felt that men will lose interest and respect if you hook up with them too soon. But 70 percent of men said thats not true – if theyre interested, it doesnt matter.