[awfulcopter]

Greetings, denizens of Sexuality forum, I come in peace.

I have been curious about this for awhile, and figured you guys would be able to share all the steamy details and thus satisfy my curiosity. Here goes:

To teens out there who are keeping their virginity for reasons OTHER than religious beliefs, why? I've noticed a lot of people tend to automatically assume that when someone is waiting to have sex, particularly until marriage, they must be doing so for religious reasons. I used to think so as well, but then I started to meet more and more people who were not devoutly religious (or even atheist) and still decided to wait.

SO, I am interested in hearing why. Note that I'm not trying to start a debate here or anything, I'm just wondering. Again, I am particularly interested in hearing from people who are waiting for reasons that are NOT related to religion.

Poll should be up, check all that apply.

Note: This is obviously not directed at those who identify as asexual, because the reasons for abstaining in this particular case are fairly obvious.

[Walt]

not a virgin but my friends say they want respect and to be ready for it blah blah blah blah

[Novanter]

'I'm single' is not included? Why not?

[Singularis]

I *have* lost my virginity already, but wish that I waited

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[awfulcopter]

Originally Posted by Novanter

'I'm single' is not included? Why not?

The question I'm asking is for people who have made the choice to wait, for whatever reason. "Single" as a reason for being a virgin implies that you are planning to lose your virginity when you start dating, hence the question doesn't apply to you.

[Nobartholem]

I *have* lost my virginity already, but wish that I waited

It's not that I don't want to have sex with my girlfriend, it's just that I think we jumped into it too soon. I think if we were starting now, or a little before now, that I would be more comfortable. It slightly warped our relationship.

[awfulcopter]

Originally Posted by Singularis

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Originally Posted by Pokemon Master

I *have* lost my virginity already, but wish that I waited

Common mistake. If everyone lost their virginity to me this wouldn't be an issue.

[Singularis]

Originally Posted by awfulcopter

Common mistake. If everyone lost their virginity to me this wouldn't be an issue.

You could have told me.

Ah well, if I had waited until I was 17/18 to get into sex, I probably wouldn't regret it. Thing is, I was 15, and it was against my will. Stupid mistake, but I'm over it, and it's a lesson to be learned.

[Novanter]

Originally Posted by awfulcopter

The question I'm asking is for people who have made the choice to wait, for whatever reason. "Single" as a reason for being a virgin implies that you are planning to lose your virginity when you start dating, hence the question doesn't apply to you.

Reading... failed. *facepalm* I'm sorry.

[awfulcopter]

Originally Posted by Novanter

Reading... failed. *facepalm* I'm sorry.

No big deal