average age of loss of virginity today?

[sheson-fire.livejournal.com]

ok...so i looked through the memories and found only what i had found on my own quick research...i just want someone to tell me im not crazy.
i could have sworn that in the past year..at the most... i read in the newspaper as well as hearing about it on radio talk shows..that the average age u.s. kids lose their virginity now is 12..
im having a debate about it with my husband..because all we can find is articles with no links to studies or surveys saying its around 16...
I KNOW I READ SOMEWHERE THAT IT WAS 12..
but i guess maybe its not...
anyone have any links that show like legit numbers...or at least have heard this number too?
thanks!

Comments

[starship.livejournal.com]

I actually felt bad for a while there that I was the only one who was a virgin in our "group", but I'm really glad I waited (even if I was young compared to some). I'm still with the boy, almost 3 years later!

I think it also depends on the area you're in, somewhat.