I’m not sure if this is the correct sub to post this, If not let me know.
As the title reads, I’m 24f and still a virgin. During my teens and early 20s, I didn’t prioritize dating or losing my virginity. I always assumed it’ll happen when it happens. However, the more I think about it I wonder if it was more avoidance than not prioritizing.
Growing up sex was a very taboo subject in my household. The only time it was spoken about was to point out the negatives (stds, pregnancy, assault). I was sheltered from sex and infantilized throughout my teen and young adult years. I was never allowed to develop/explore my sexuality. I should also mention that I have a history of being touched inappropriately by older men. As a result I now have a very warped perception of sex and my body.
It’s gotten to the point where just the thought of having sex or someone touching me sexually makes me panic. I’m honestly petrified by the idea of being vulnerable and giving someone else control of my body.
I’m worried about how being an “older” virgin will be perceived by men and how’ll it’ll affect future relationships.
Has anyone experienced this or something similar? Even if not, I would appreciate any advice.
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r/sex I’m not sure if this is the correct sub to post this, If not let me know. As the title reads, I’m 24f and still a virgin. During my teens and early 20s, I didn’t prioritize dating or losing my virginity. I always assumed it’ll happen when it happens. However, the more I think about it I wonder if it was more avoidance than not prioritizing. Growing up sex was a very taboo subject in my household. The only time it was spoken about was to point out the negatives (stds, pregnancy, assault). I was sheltered from sex and infantilized throughout my teen and young adult years. I was never allowed to develop/explore my sexuality. I should also mention that I have a history of being touched inappropriately by older men. As a result I now have a very warped perception of sex and my body. It’s gotten to the point where just the thought of having sex or someone touching me sexually makes me panic. I’m honestly petrified by the idea of being vulnerable and giving someone else control of my body. I’m worried about how being an “older” virgin will be perceived by men and how’ll it’ll affect future relationships. Has anyone experienced this or something similar? Even if not, I would appreciate any advice. submitted by /u/Pocketsizeellie [link] [comments]
I’m not sure if this is the correct sub to post this, If not let me know.
As the title reads, I’m 24f and still a virgin. During my teens and early 20s, I didn’t prioritize dating or losing my virginity. I always assumed it’ll happen when it happens. However, the more I think about it I wonder if it was more avoidance than not prioritizing.
Growing up sex was a very taboo subject in my household. The only time it was spoken about was to point out the negatives (stds, pregnancy, assault). I was sheltered from sex and infantilized throughout my teen and young adult years. I was never allowed to develop/explore my sexuality. I should also mention that I have a history of being touched inappropriately by older men. As a result I now have a very warped perception of sex and my body.
It’s gotten to the point where just the thought of having sex or someone touching me sexually makes me panic. I’m honestly petrified by the idea of being vulnerable and giving someone else control of my body.
I’m worried about how being an “older” virgin will be perceived by men and how’ll it’ll affect future relationships.
Has anyone experienced this or something similar? Even if not, I would appreciate any advice.
submitted by /u/Pocketsizeellie
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