Having sex for the first time can feel like one of the biggest decisions you might make: just how do you know when to do it, and what should you expect?
Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths and more than just the odd little white lie going around!
This Sex Education Lesson sets the record straight and clears up your common concerns about sex and losing your virginity.
Sexperience
Sex is not simple. There aren't always easy answers. Sexperience brings together a rich mix of people's real experiences to help you find out what might work for you and your partner.
First Time Videos
Virginity
Other First Time Videos
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Virginity Workshop
A group of students learn what the hymen is, what happens when you lo…
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When’s the Right Time?
The Big Question that we all face when contemplating our First Time –…
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The First Time
It’s difficult to know what to expect from your first time – will it …
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Parents & Kids
In The Sex Education Show's national survey of teenagers, almost two …
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Celebrity Virginity
Our specially commissioned YouGov survey on teenage attitudes towards…
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Teens & parents talk sex
Parents teach us how to walk and talk, eat, ride bikes and not mess i…
Other Videos
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Is My Penis Too Small?
Does size really matter? What’s too small? This boy is reassured abou…
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Sexualisation of the High Street
Sex sells. The porn industry alone is worth £1billion a year and it h…
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Orgasms
Orgasms, let’s face it - I’m sure most of us would like to have them …
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The Penis
When it comes to sex, nothing seems to cause more anxiety than the si…
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Male Genitals Assembly
With five nude male models, Anna Richardson & Dr Radha Modgil help th…
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Footballers Fertility Test
The footballers of Long Ashton FC might look like young, fit and heal…
Your Experiences
my first time was with the 'playboy' on the back of his Ute. It was fast and really uncomfortable. Because he was well known for being experienced, it was awkward and embarrassing. i didn't orgasm and bled a bit. He went on to tell people. I regret it immensely.
Posted by Henna on 14 May 2012
I have been with my boyfriend for 11 months now, and when we'd been together for 6 months we decided to have sex. So the night came, and it was enjoyable, but when it came to him trying to insert, it was so unbelievably painful, so we stopped. We then tried again, and it still really hurt, but I was sure that the hymen broke. But when we tried to do it again on a different occasion, it hurt again, so I begin to doubt if the hymen broke? Is there anything I can do to stop the pain when we try again, or even reduce it? and is lube a good idea to help it? slightly confused, please reply!
Posted by Lucy on 11 January 2012
The first time i had sex was when i was 15. It didn't really hurt just a bit afterwards. It was with my first love but we had broken up and i had a lot to drink, He on the other hand didn't and he told me that he still loved me and stuff like that, do not do anything with anyone unless you are ready and you love them and you know that they love you! trust me it will save you a lot of pain.
Posted by shel on 14 December 2011
I lost my virginity at 14. I'm now 16 and regret it emmensely, especially as the rest of my friends are just starting to lose theirs and I feel like a skank and a slut. I lost it to a guy in Spain that I don't know the first name of and we didnt speak the same language. It hurt a lot and I wish that I could turn back time to undo it. However, I did learn that to feel comfortable during sex you need to know them. It's called making love for a reason. I have been with my current boyfriend for a year and half and we make love most weekends. I love him and it's so much more special. If I were to give advice to anyone I'd say wait until you're ready and you love them.
Posted by Lulu on 01 December 2011