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Old 05-19-2019, 04:08 PM
 
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I'm a virgin at the age of 22 and it's unrelated to religion. I'm not really set on waiting till marriage either. However, I prefer to lose it in a relationship when I'm ready.

How important is that information for guys? Will he think it's weird or ask questions about it? I'm a reserved woman when it comes to sharing personal information. Or should I just go with the flow and only say it if he figures it out.
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Old 05-19-2019, 04:18 PM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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I'm a virgin at the age of 22 and it's unrelated to religion. I'm not really set on waiting till marriage either. However, I prefer to lose it in a relationship when I'm ready.

How important is that information for guys? Will he think it's weird or ask questions about it? I'm a reserved woman when it comes to sharing personal information. Or should I just go with the flow and only say it if he figures it out.
In my mind it's only relevant to a person with whom you're actually considering a sexual relationship, and no it's not that big a deal. I wouldn't make him try to "figure it out."

People tend to romanticize virginity, but if it's not for religious reasons then it's really not a huge deal. Once you have sex it'll just be something in your rear-view mirror, a non-factor.
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Old 05-19-2019, 04:19 PM
 
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Flip the script. Flash forward 5-6 years. You’ve had several healthy sexual relationships by then. You’re in a relationship with a guy, and you have your doubts that he’s had sexual experiences. Would it be important for him to tell you if he was a virgin?
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Old 05-19-2019, 04:23 PM
 
Location: Central IL
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If the guy's a "good" guy I'd hope he can take some cues from what is probably some fairly obvious inexperience and act accordingly...if he's a d**k then all women should avoid him, regardless. Oh, I know, men can't read minds - but he doesn't have to KNOW someone is a virgin, all he has to do is "get" that the OP isn't experienced. I know, too much to ask. In that case, 5 seconds before you do it when he asks if you have a condom, tell him then.
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Old 05-20-2019, 03:23 AM
 
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I was a virgin for a longer time than most girls and I did tell my first real boyfriend. I think it is a good thing to tell because of him I was never scared or worried to have sex for the first time and he respected me for not sleeping around with every guy I met. I only have very good memories. I hope the guy you have sex with the first time will understand too and be patient and very considered.
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Old 05-20-2019, 03:43 AM
 
Location: KY
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A person probably should not fret themselves over such a thing too much really IMO. Because the question only presents itself to be reckoned with ONE time only ….in their whole lifetime.
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Old 05-20-2019, 04:01 AM
 
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I'm a virgin at the age of 22 and it's unrelated to religion. I'm not really set on waiting till marriage either. However, I prefer to lose it in a relationship when I'm ready.

How important is that information for guys? Will he think it's weird or ask questions about it? I'm a reserved woman when it comes to sharing personal information. Or should I just go with the flow and only say it if he figures it out.
I think it irrelevant.

If you bring it up then some find that to be a challenge to be your first.
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Old 05-20-2019, 04:16 AM
 
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I'm a virgin at the age of 22 and it's unrelated to religion. I'm not really set on waiting till marriage either. However, I prefer to lose it in a relationship when I'm ready.

How important is that information for guys? Will he think it's weird or ask questions about it? I'm a reserved woman when it comes to sharing personal information. Or should I just go with the flow and only say it if he figures it out.
I would definitely tell him, but not until there's a reason to. (And, there should definitely always be a reason to - a "time" to tell him, in my opinion, because I would like to think everyone has the STD talk before having sex. If it hasn't come up already, that would definitely be a sensible time.)
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Old 05-20-2019, 07:41 AM
 
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I'm a virgin at the age of 22 and it's unrelated to religion. I'm not really set on waiting till marriage either. However, I prefer to lose it in a relationship when I'm ready.

How important is that information for guys? Will he think it's weird or ask questions about it? I'm a reserved woman when it comes to sharing personal information. Or should I just go with the flow and only say it if he figures it out.

That's interesting
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Old 05-20-2019, 07:53 AM
 
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I think it would be important to know for the guy if you were about to sleep with him. He should know so he can be careful, gentle, and go slow and at your comfort level. He should do those things regardless, it's just good for him to know so he can be extra careful.

Beyond that, no, nobody needs to know. In fact, I think it would be good to keep that information to yourself so you don't get seen as a 'conquest'. I guess some guys consider it to be a feather in their cap to take a girls virginity, and you don't want someone pursuing you just for bragging rights.
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