“Do you know how to please yourself? Do you know what you like, what you don’t like, what arouses you or what turns you off? You may want to spend some ‘alone time’ with yourself so that you can feel comfortable with your own sexuality. Having sex for the first time can be an intense experience leavi…”— Brooke Dean, madamenoire.comTagged: Virgins, masturbation, comfortable, sexuality
“Sex is like a workout. Expect some sweat dripping down your face and all over your body. No one said this was a clean experience!”— Lauren Sanchez, thetalko.comTagged: Virgins, Sweat, workout, Tired
“Don't kid yourself into thinking that sex will turn a casual hookup into a relationship. The only thing that leads to a relationship is caring deeply about each other, and that doesn't have anything to do with when you lose your virginity.”— Kim Tranell, seventeen.comTagged: virgin, Casual Sex, Hookup, Relationship
“A few girls who have sex for the first time could experience some soreness for a day or two. You’ve worked your internal muscles that may have been dormant, so it’s natural to feel a bit sore just like you would after a good workout.”— Cheryl James, lovepanky.comTagged: Virgins, cramps, sore, workout
“Be prepared for clean-up. As mentioned above, there may be some blood involved. There may also be lots of bodily fluids that are rapidly sliding their way out of your orifices. Have a box of Kleenex or a towel nearby.”— Vanessa Marin, lifehacker.comTagged: Virgins, cleaning, towels, tissues
“Honestly, there is no right time to have sex for the first time. You need not wait till marriage to have sex, and no need to do indulge in the same before marriage either; have sex when you want to and when you feel it is the right time for you. Don’t let peers push you into it.”— Nooriyah Merchant, thebrunettediaries.comTagged: Virgins, Timing, peer pressure, Choices
“Clean your room beforehand. Excuse me, but how do you plan to get your freak on with that Pizza Hut box underneath your bed? Oh and don't think they won't smell the mildewy clothes pouring out of your closet.”— Paris Close, puckermob.comTagged: Virgins, cleaning, bedroom
“Losing your virginity doesn't have to be a big thing. You can do it with someone you love, are familiar with or even a completely stranger; it’s up to you.”— Addriey Jones, elitedaily.comTagged: Virgins, Choices, Decisions, Strangers
“The first time you have sex, you need to make sure you are prepared, mentally and physically. Your reasons for having sex must be something other than "I want him to like me more" or "He says I have to or he'll dump me". Guys who pressure girls into sex are nothing but jerks. They aren't worth your…”— Adam Marshall, helpingteens.orgTagged: Virgins, Sex, preparation, Jerks
“Your body is awesome. Curvy, big boobs, small ones, thin, athletic, voluptuous, J-Lo booty or no booty at all — what you got is workin’ for YOU. Don’t let anyone tell you differently.”— Lindsay Tigar, yourtango.comTagged: Virgins, Bodies, Body Positive, Curves, boobs
“It can take some people literally years before they figure out how to orgasm with another person, so don’t expect it to happen right off the bat.”— Casey Gueren, buzzfeed.comTagged: Virgins, orgasm, Sex, Patience
“Safety first. There's no such thing as totally safe sex, but you sure can be safer. Make sure he's wearing a condom (even if you're on the Pill) and talk about your respective sexual histories. I know it may sound like a buzz-kill, but heterosexual women have a higher risk of contracting an STI (sex…”— Ian Kerner, cosmopolitan.comTagged: Virgins, safe sex, condoms, STI, STD
“Sex doesn’t change who you are on the inside.”— Hannah Orenstein, cosmopolitan.comTagged: Virgins, Change, Sex, Personality
“The most important thing you’ve to keep in mind is that NO ONE is good the first time. Sex like everything else takes practice and you will get better with experience. So don’t worry about it and just enjoy your first time.”— Nirmalya Dutta, thehealthsite.comTagged: Virgins, Experience, practice, relax
“No one actually cares if you're still a virgin. Yes, it seems like all anyone talks about is sex and like all of your friends are doing it and like the plot of 8 million movies involves Losing It. But trust us: You are not the last untouched human on Earth. Not even close.”— Kim Tranell, seventeen.comTagged: Virgins, Sex, Virginity, Not Alone
“You can stop whenever you want. Regardless of how turned on your partner is or whatever deed of angels they may have done, you do not owe them sex. Ever. You should know that if you're uncomfortable at any point, you should ask your partner to stop immediately and assert it more forcefully if they d…”— Sukhmani Waraich, vagabomb.comTagged: Virgins, Consent, Stop, Sex
“Before you get into bed with someone, be sure that you have a clear idea of what the sex will mean for your relationship with that person. Is this going to be a one-time hookup? Is this a casual, but potentially ongoing thing? Is this the start of an LTR? Does sleeping together automatically mean yo…”— Lara Rutherford-Morrison, bustle.comTagged: Virgins, Questions, relationship status, friends with benefits, Dating
“If you are deciding to become sexually active, it’s a good idea to discuss birth control with your doctor before you have sex.”— Brooke Dean, madamenoire.comTagged: Virgins, sexually active, gyno, doctor, birth control
“Give yourself what you need after any kind of sex, and ask your partner for what you need from them, and to voice their own needs. You may want to snuggle, talk, or go have lunch or take a walk together. You may instead want some time alone. It's up to each of you.”— Heather Corinna, scarleteen.comTagged: Virgins, Communication, alone time, cuddling
“Losing you virginity is a big life-changing experience, but things all around you won’t change much. People won’t see you any different. Your grades won’t be higher. Your sex-life definitely will be different but don’t expect much else to change.”— Lauren Sanchez, thetalko.comTagged: Virgins, life changing, grades, Changes