Sexual Orientation

[Jenny A]

I learned about sex when I was 8, was playing with myself at 9, and I knew I wanted to have sex at that age as well because I liked how I could make myself feel. I was sexually explorative at a much younger age too, even though I didn't know what sex was. If an older woman had tried to have had sex with me at 9, I would have gladly obliged, and I highly doubt I would have regretted that decision. By my own thoughts at that age I can't say that pedophilia is wrong across the board, because I wanted to have sex at that age.

You at 8 or 9and another 8 or 9 year-old and I wouldn't say boo provided it was consensual--though I think that that's rare, and shouldn't be encouraged.

But an adult and a 8 or 9 year? No way. I don't think given the power difference, that a 8 or 9 year old could really consent. And I don't really think a child is in a position to really understand the possible consequences of sex. You may have been ready, but in order to protect other children, I'd say no.