The simple answer is don’t do anything you don’t want to do.

This includes wearing clothes you’re not comfortable in, drinking alcohol or taking drugs when you don’t want to, having sex when you want to say ‘no’ and basically acting in a way that doesn’t feel right for you.

I can't say no . . .

Saying ‘no’ is not always as easy as it sounds. This is mainly because we often worry about what people will think of us, we want to be liked and fit in. But you need to consider this - taking the easy option and doing what your friends/boyfriends want you to do may mean doing something that you will regret and have to live with later.

I don't want to lose my friends . . .

If your friends are true friends they should respect what you want to do and some of them may be secretly relieved as you may be voicing their fears too!

So our advice is - be brave, be yourself and do what you want to do!

Here are some tips that may help you deal with peer pressure better:

• Hang out with people who like doing similar stuff to you.
• If you are having trouble saying no, remember this - it can feel good to stick with what you believe in and may earn you respect from others.
• Always try not to judge others. Respecting someone else's choice may help them to respect yours.
• If a friend is dealing with peer pressure, take action and stand up for them. This way you can learn from their situation and creative a positive vibe for everyone else.