Let's face it: being upfront about taking it to the next level physically with your partner isn't easy. But it also doesn't have to be hard! Communication is a key component of every happy relationship and is especially important when it comes to you and your partner's decision to have sex.
Deciding to have sex is a big deal if it's your first time, but it's also a big deal every time you have sex, EVEN IF YOU'VE HAD SEX TOGETHER BEFORE! This type of communication about whether both of you and your partner are "into it", is called CONSENT. If you're not ready to have this conversation, you're probably not ready to have sex. Simple as that. So next time you ask bae if they want to meet up in the wee hours, say what you really mean.