It's absolutely normal and natural to think about sex and be curious about it, and frankly, we highly doubt that you are the only one of your friends who occasionally has sex on the brain. Maybe your friends are embarrassed to talk about it, because in our society, it seems like there's a double standard: It's okay for guys to admit to being interested in sex, but for girls, it's taboo. That's unfair. As for masturbation, it is a safe and healthy way for you to learn more about your body and have a pleasurable experience, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that, either. Lots of people do it! In fact, Durex brand condoms recently did a study on people from more than 41 countries and found that 94% of men and 80% of women masturbate.

Your porn question is a little trickier. Though there is nothing shameful or wrong with the human body or being interested in sex, pornography is made for consenting adults, and it is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 in the United States to purchase it. Also, a lot of porn is aimed at men and can objectify women, which isn't cool. Some people argue that pornography can establish unrealistic expectations of sex, and that viewing it often can create a reliance on it, to the extent that when you do become sexually active you have a hard time reaching a level of intimacy with your partner.

While viewing pornography at such a young age can have psychological ramifications, there's nothing wrong with looking at pictures of Brad Pitt or reading a romance novel. In fact, it's part of having a healthy and active fantasy life.

—Andrea Pyros