Sexuality & Sexual Health: Miscellaneous / Question
Published: November 3, 2008
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Can a girl get "horny"?
Signed: Can A Girl Get Horny?
Dear Can A Girl Get Horny?,
“Horny” is another way of saying sexual aroused. And, absolutely, females can become sexually aroused just as men can. There are various things that can cause a person, male or female, to become sexually aroused. People can be aroused by such things as experiencing various types of physical touch, looking at certain types of visual images, listening to a particular kind of music, or looking at or interacting with someone where there is a sexual attraction.
Sexual arousal often increases during puberty as all kinds of hormones begin to kick in. While these feelings are very normal to have, FX does want our readers to be aware that it is important to consider how you want to act on these feelings and to know that you do not have to act on these feelings. For example, just because you are experiencing sexual arousal does not mean you are necessarily ready to handle the emotional reactions and responsibilities that come along with being sexually active. One healthy way for an adolescent to explore these feelings is through masturbation, where, compared to being sexually active with another person, there is no risk of pregnancy, transmitting STDs, or having to deal with the intense emotional reactions that can accompany being so physically intimate with another person.
If you have further questions about sexual arousal or sex, FX recommends that you speak with your parents, your doctor, your health teacher or school nurse, or any other trusted adult you know. If you don't have a doctor and live in northern
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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