Completely terrified of sex

So, I am 22, have never had sex, and have been officially single for 4 years. Within the last year, the closest thing I have had to that only went as far as a couple hardcore makeout sessions (which may have been why a relationship never happened? idk). While I did enjoy it, the entire time I was having a panic attack. I was thinking, what happens if he wants to have sex? I was so scared, and not because it would be first time, but because the thought of having sex absolutely terrifies me. I do not know why, but the thought of it repulses me. Part of me feels that it may be because I am scared that I would get pregnant as a result (I am not on birth control), and the other half of me is attributing it to my obsessive compulsive disorder. Is it normal to feel this way? I am scared that I am going to end up in my 30s unmarried and still a virgin. Advice please?

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  • Jijiblackcat

    Sex freaks me out as well, so don't worry about it.

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  • DarkestMoon

    Inter coarse freaks me out so fucking much too.

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  • well if sex terrifies you don't have it then lol,
    join the convent and become a nun problem solved you can say shit like i am married to god and you don't need to have sex because god does not exist a cushy job and no sex all in one.

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  • It's okay to be afraid of certain things! Like, this is a big step! One of the biggest, so just sit back and wait. When the time comes and your ready, you can choose, trust your feelings! Never get pressured into doing anything you don't want to do.

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  • Anywho

    being afraid is normal. Humans tend to fear the unknown. I agree with several comments here... first being read up on it, check out what exactly sex is, the pros, the cons, etc. Secondly, it should come naturally, the passion will definitely outweigh the fear when the time is right with the right person. And lastly, work on taking care of you. If there are things about you that you don't really like (weight? shape? scars? body things..) you need to get comfortable with them. I assure you, anyone who sees you naked is going to judge you. If you pick the right guy, he'll judge you the right way. If he doesn't, he probably wasn't the right guy, and you'll still be happy with yourself, and most of us don't spend the rest of our lives with the first person we have sex with. Don't worry so much. Go with the flow.

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  • neverasitseems811

    @xinooo: I am completely fine when I watch movies where there are sex scenes, it doesn't bother me at all. I don't mind when my roommate comes back the next morning after finding a random fling at the party. It's just me. I want to have sex, but 1)Every single guy that has been interested in me in the past year or so has either turned out to be a jerk or idiot (I don't want a one-night stand I am actually looking for a relationship), 2)I am a bit insecure about my body. I weigh 135 and am 5'3; however I was very overweight for most of my childhood and now have stretch marks that I cannot get rid of, 3)

    @Ollieo: I definitely would get on birth control; I am actually trying to do that right now because I know it takes a couple months for it to be completely effective. Also, up until a couple weeks ago I was certain that this one guy and I were going to start an "official" relationship....wrong!

    @Alaskaraven: That's a good idea about the hypnosis; I would not mind checking that out...I highly doubt I was molested but I wouldn't mind finding out other things that could be contributing to this..

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  • xino00

    "You may have been molested at a very early age,"
    LOL!

    i know it shouldn't be funny, but it's the way this guy said it!

    Well I don't know why you are terrified to get your ass tapped:P
    It either you never mastrubated and never watched p0rn so all these sexual stuff doesn't appeal to you.

    I mean what goes through your mind when you watch movies that couples have sex with? do you feel horny? afraid? doesn't bother you?

    Also, is it because of your body's shape?
    Your reaction when you are going to have sex?

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  • Butter_Crunch

    I'm 20 and I haven't played the v card either.
    That's perfectly normal.
    I'm at uni and I'm too stressed to even think about sex..not to mention the risk of pregnancy/sti's/aids/emtoional heart ache

    I reckon you should find a special someone first, someone you love and trust and who genuinely cares for you, who won't use and discard you like tissue paper.

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  • Trust your feelings and don't think so much, is my advice. When you are ready with the right person - do think about birth control. But you need the relationship first, and then you will know.

    Sex isn't gymnastics, though the internet and others would leave you with that impression. It is an expression of love and closeness. Without those, well ... its how you feel. So trust those feelings. And when the right pieces come around relationship wise, listen to your head, unless you are wanting to be pregnant.

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    • zackman5000

      Ollieo has the right idea go with her/him.

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  • Taking the first step is hard, usually telling the person you're a virgin helps because they won't judge your performance because you obviously don't know really what you're doing, but once you done it once then it get's easier and you pick it up quickly and you may even get addicted to it which believe me isn't as good as it sounds. I now have a ripped Frenulum from having too much sex and I have only been active for the past 6 months

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  • Alaskaraven

    You may have been molested at a very early age, and be repressing the memories. To be so terrified suggests a REASON, and most things DO have a logical explanation...

    See what you can learn about your past, even through hypnotherapy, if necessary...

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    • WHOOOOOOO, jumpin to conculsions DAMN!

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    • apocryph

      Wow, talking about REASON and logic and then bringing up hypnotherapy of all things. There's a contradiction.

      Most people with fears have them irrationally. There's not necessarily an explanation for any of them. Hunting for a reason is normal, but not always correct or necessary.

      In my experience, fear of sex is normal and is simply a manifestation of other (possibly irrational) fears such as fear of the unknown, or fear of inadequacy.

      Fear is a natural defense, but we don't always need those defenses. Just say "to hell with it" and give it a try. You'll probably find it's nothing like you expected.

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  • ilikebutthole

    it's normal to feel scared the first time, but it's not normal to have gotten to 22 without overcoming that fear. you've missed out on what could already have been 6 great years of sensuality and romance. no worries there will always be some horny pervert looking to get in your knickers no matter how wrinkly and old your cooter gets.

    let's be honest here, people are babies these days and grossly exaggerate their fears and worries because all they know are 1st world problems. this girl is a case in point.

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