Thanks for answering quickly, al! It's a great surprise (and it's amusing to find we share similar names in origin, albeit off topic). I personally haven't heard any shaming in our relationship, although my boyfriend hears that about other relationships from people he hangs out with, whether he like...

I've used Scarleteen as a resource for a long time, but I haven't yet had a question unanswered already. I wasn't sure which topic this question would go under when pertaining to any sexual intimacy, not limited to intercourse. To the point--I've been dating my boyfriend for five months and recently...