Although virginity has historically been correlated with purity and worth, many feminist scholars believe that virginity itself is a myth. They argue that no standardized medical definition of virginity exists, that there is no scientifically verifiable proof of virginity loss, and that sexual intercourse results in no change in personality. [21] It’s up to you to decide if this was sex and if this had anything to do with virginity . What I can do to help you with that is give you some definitions, backgrounds and perspective on those terms, some advice on making sexual choices in alignment with what you really want and feel ready for and, hopefully, some comfort. Let’s start by defining sex, and in a way which includes most people’s varied experiences of sex. As we explain here: Sex is any number of different things people ... Many people feel nervous about losing their virginity , but knowing what might happen can help a person prepare emotionally and physically. Learn more.
