A lot of folks base some degree of their knowledge and feelings about their sexuality and sex lives on what they're told by friends, family and partners. Plenty of studies have shown that often, those aren't reliable sources of information, even though it seems like they should be.

So, what about you? How honest have you been about sexuality, and how much stock do you put in what you're told about sex lives and sexuality by those in your immediate circles? What might you find out through your own answers about what you're told by others? Take our poll and find out!

Women, take our poll on sexual readiness and consent, and find out what other Scarleteen users had to say! (We have a poll for men, too!)

Find out what female users of Scarleteen have experienced and feel about orgasm and sexual pleasure.