Driving lessons, cooking a meal, karaoke — practice makes perfect. And what else can instill as much fear, dread and There are two camps when it comes to stories about losing your virginity. Most of us have a cringeworthy tale to tell — not that all of us will admit it, of course. That teenage, macho bravado is hard to let go. Sure, bro.

There are a lot of myths around sexual activity, one being that your first time having sex will hurt. Others may include oral stimulation, fingering or handjobs, or anal penetration in their definition. Your definition could also include stimulation or penetration with a sex toy. Regardless of the type of sexual activities you want to try, there are a few general tips or rules you can use to make your first sexual experience more comfortable. Masturbating can help you figure out what feels good during sex, and it can help you feel more familiar with your body.

There are SO many different reactions you could have, both emotional and physical, to having sex for the first time, all of which are completely normal. As long as you use protection and are percent sure you're ready, you're in a good place. To be even more prepared, though, keep reading to find out things that no one tells you about losing your virginity. If you're thinking of having sex or if you've already started, you'll want to start talking to your doctor about it.

Tweet about this Share this on Facebook. Flashback to, what feels like a few hundred years ago, to around the time I lost my virginity. Ah memories. At the time, it seemed like everyone was doing it but me. First it was Hannah, then it was Jazz, then Clara.