Virginity clarification
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:26 am
Hi vermaanita,
You mentioned some misconceptions about virginity in your post that I thought it would be helpful to talk about here. The first is that virginity is not a set, physical state. Different people define it differently. You can read more about that here: 20 Questions About Virginity: Scarleteen Interviews Hanne Blank
The other was the idea that you bleed no matter what the first time you have intercourse. While that is common (due to people being nervous or inexperienced), it's not something that's supposed to happen. If you bleed or sex is painful, that's a sign that something else is going on that needs to be addressed.
You mentioned some misconceptions about virginity in your post that I thought it would be helpful to talk about here. The first is that virginity is not a set, physical state. Different people define it differently. You can read more about that here: 20 Questions About Virginity: Scarleteen Interviews Hanne Blank
The other was the idea that you bleed no matter what the first time you have intercourse. While that is common (due to people being nervous or inexperienced), it's not something that's supposed to happen. If you bleed or sex is painful, that's a sign that something else is going on that needs to be addressed.