9th March, 2011
No doubt, pre-marital sex is always a topical issue around the globe, particularly among youths, and diverse perception about pre-marital sex has crashed many relationships. Some students spoke to Campus Square about how they view the subject.
AFOLAYAN DAVID, OAU, ENGLISH, 400L: I believe that sex has three basic functions; procreation, bond and pleasure. You may have it for any or for all but when it is premarital, only pleasure is attainable. However, pleasure is the shallowest of all human desires, because you can never be satisfied, yet, one day it will all be meaningless. So, why engage in such grave activity for the sake of pleasure only? I believe premarital sex would leave you shallow broken and grieved. So, premarital sex to me is unhealthy.
GEORGE TOYIN, LASU, BANKING & FINANCE, 400L: To me, premarital sex is unholy, and it affects ladies more, especially when it results in unwanted pregnancy which could lead to the girl dropping out of school. I implore ladies out there to desist from this act.
DARE FEMI, MAPOLY MASSCOMM, HND1: In my own opinion, I believe its good to have premarital sex for the benefit of knowing one’s partner’s sexual strength and weakness. More so, premarital is not bad as long as you are mature, smart and actually have true feelings for that person.
OLOFIE OLAJUMOKE, LASU, INDUSTRIALRELATION, 300L: As for me, premarital is not a good thing, but people don’t really take it like that. They feel it is normal and a way to flex and express feelings, which is not true. So, to be honest, I don’t really buy the idea of premarital sex.
ABIOLA MARIAM, UNILAG, ENGLISH, 300L: I think in an ideal society, sex should not be had before marriage. Our society is so screwed up that people just jump into sex without thinking twice. Premarital sex should be discouraged.
TEGA FASHE, UNIBEN, MASSCOMM, 200L: As for me, I rely so much on premarital because as a man I would like to know what kind of woman I would be taking into my life. I will want to know her sexual ability and to know if she can reproduce. So, for me, premarital sex is advised.
IDONGESIT NKANG, UNN, 200L: I feel abstinence is the best option because there are consequences you face when you indulge in premarital sex, but e no easy o.
MONSURAT ABIOLA, LASPOTECH, MICROBIOLOGY, HND2: I think sex is worth waiting for but everybody can’t wait, especially the guys. So, if you must do it, use protection.
TOLULOPE SALIU, OOU, PSYCHOLOGY, 300L: Premarital sex should be avoided but on a guy’s level, it’s so interesting.
SHOFOWORA DAPO, OOU, ENGLISH 200L: Premarital sex is not good religiously but as a guy, sex is no ….. I can’t just imagine having a girlfriend that will make my spirit dull.
IDRIS FEMI, LASPOTECH, BUS.STUDIES, ND2: Premarital sex is wrong and it’s one of the things affecting this nation. The right approach to this is to wait for the right time, which is getting married legally before talking about sex in order to make the relationship last longer.
SULAIMAN YASHI, AUN, INFORMATION SYSTEM, 200L: Nobody can tell me that he or she doesn’t have sexual urges, that’s what leads to being lesbians or gays. As for me, I don’t see anything wrong with having sex before marriage with the one you love. Sex is natural and it’s meant to be between people that love each other, so I don’t buy the idea of waiting till after marriage.
FAARI DOLAPO, MAPOLY, ESTATE MGT, HND 1: The fact is when two young people are together alone and hormones are bubbling, it is very difficult to stay in control. However, all the misconceptions that pre-marital sex makes you aware of your sexuality or whether there is chemistry between the couple are the wrong reasons.
ADELEKAN OLABISI, NTA TV COLLEGE, MASS COMM, 2OOL: Premarital sex is an act of fornication. It is very bad, people tend to give flimsy excuses like “body no be wood†but they should be able to hold themselves until after marriage. I believe this act is just like selling one’s dignity, what they lose is actually more than what they get from it. I advise that people should abstain from this unhealthy act.
AGHEDO BLESSING, AUCHI, MASSCOMM, HND1: Premarital sex has no moral grounds, it is against God and it is unsafe physically and emotionally. Although sex is pleasurable but it is designed by God to be enjoyed by two married people so premarital sex is not advisable.
OLATUNJI MOTUNRAYO, UNILORIN, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, 300L: In my own view, premarital sex is not good, it can lead to unwanted pregnancy, STDs and many other diseases. I implore the youths of today to be mindful of what they do so that they do not ruin their lives.
