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  Towards Better Sexual Health in Northern Ireland, 2000-2002


Year: 2000-2
Module: Experience
Variable: MAINCIRC

Question: And which one was the main one that applied to you at the time you first had sexual intercourse?

Index to tables on this page

  1. % of men and women

 

Overall Results %
I was curious about what it would be like 14
I got carried away by my feelings 4
Most people in my age group seemed to be doing it 2
It seemed like a natural follow on in the relationship 6
I was a bit drunk at the time 4
I had taken some drugs at the time <1
I wanted to lose my virginity 4
I was in love. 10
I didn't feel ready to have sex,but went along with what the other person wanted 2
It happened against my wishes 1
Other factor 1


Results for men and women
%
  Male Female
I was curious about what it would be like 18 12
I got carried away by my feelings 4 3
Most people in my age group seemed to be doing it 2 1
It seemed like a natural follow on in the relationship 5 6
I was a bit drunk at the time 5 4
I had taken some drugs at the time 0 0
I wanted to lose my virginity 7 3
I was in love. 5 14
I didn't feel ready to have sex,but went along with what the other person wanted 0 3
It happened against my wishes 0 1
Other factor 1 1

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