My boyfriend has been arrested after he gave me an STI as I am only 14 — but I’m not going to be a victim

DEAR DEIDRE: I’M 14 and my boyfriend is 19 – and he’s now been arrested for sexual activity with a minor.

Police are telling me I was a victim but I don’t feel like one.

We have been together for six months and have sex regularly.

My mum got worried one night when I was round his house late, so she phoned the police. They say I need counselling.

I had to go to hospital to get examined and he has given me a sexual infection.

I don’t think I need counselling but I am fed up he gave me an STI.

DEIDRE SAYS: You are right to feel fed up about that and, had you been more mature, you might have decided that he wasn’t a responsible and caring enough guy to have sex with. That’s why the law is there to protect you.

My e-leaflet on Under-age Sex will help you make better decisions for yourself in future.

Counselling could help you understand how to look after yourself better.

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