Dear Diana,
I am 22 and my boyfriend is 26. We have been together for two months. The problem is that he is always pestering me for sex. When I say no, he sulks and does not talk to me and even tells me that I will lose him. He feels this is the only way I can prove my love for him. I am not yet ready to get physical with him. He just does not respect
my wishes.
— Amaira


Illustration/Amit Bandre 

Dear Amaira,
If you are not ready for a physical relationship, the guy needs to respect it if he really cares for you. You have been giving in to his demands, so he cannot take a no from you now. Many men feel sex is a way to secure their relationships with woman. You might be unsure about him as it is hardly two months of knowing him. Explain your reasons to him and tell him you need time. If he is a mature and sensible person, he will respect your wish. If he is going to sulk and threaten to leave you, then you need to do a rethink about the relationship.