While in many circumstances it is perfectly legal for an adult to have consensual sexual contact or intercourse with a 16-year-old, there are some circumstances where it is not. Most often, it comes down to the nature of the relationship between the two individuals.

Is it legal for a 16 year old to sleep with a 15 year old?

If youre over 16 and are charged with sexual activity with a 13-15 year old, youre more likely to end up in legal trouble than if you were under 16. No matter how cool and relaxed your parents are about your sex life, its still illegal to have sexual contact with someone under 16.