i know i will get flamed for this but sometimes i think the age of consent should be 18, it would sold alot of hassles, sure people are physically ready at 16 but are they really emotionally mature enough to participate in an activity that may result in a baby?
i go by the rule that if you are ready to have a baby, you are ready for sex, if u love a person enough that u wouldnt mind if the sex resulted in a pregnancy and it wouldnt totally ruin ure life then go for it
that being said... use protection