A third of British teens regret the first time they had sex, a UK poll found. The poll, in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, found those aged 13 or younger were more likely to wish they had delayed their first sexual encounter than those aged 15-16, reports the Sun (UK).
Really? 13-year-olds aren't emotionally prepared to have sex? That is big news. Seriously, though, who doesn't regret their first time? For most of us, losing our virginity is a sloppy, awkward affair; what with not quite knowing which parts go where. We agree that everyone should wait to have sex untill they feel ready. But no matter how long you wait, or how prepared you think you are, the first time is bound to a little messy.
Obama told gay activists to tone it down after some groups raised objections to Rick Warren being chosen to give the invocation at the Inauguration. Obama defended his record as "a fierce advocate of equality for gay and lesbian Americans," and said "It is important for America to come together, even though we may have disagreements on certain social issues."
Indeed. People of goodwill can disagree without the rancor that has characterized so much of our social discourse the last several years. It's been appalling to watch the Left pillory Obama for insufficiently "progressive" cabinet choices. The President-elect won because he appealed to a broad base; moderates included, and it's been unseemly to see the Left act like they own the Presidency.
The British couple convicted of having sex on a Dubai beach is due back into the UK today. The couple was initially issued three-month jail terms, but the sentences were suspended on appeal. The man's lawyer said the pair were held in a Dubai prison prior to deportation for the past five months and are both likely very eager to get home.
So, even though the three-month prison stay was suspended, the couple has been in jail for five months? Nice work, Dubai. That's justice. The good news for this couple is that they will probably get book deals and end up making a fortune back in Britain. It's just another, typical "Meet, get drunk, screw on a beach, get arrested, and stay five months in an Arab prison" rags-to-riches story.
