I am almost 22, single for what feels like forever, and still a virgin

Hi there, everyone.

I'm 21 years old, turning 22 frighteningly soon... and I'm puzzled as to why I can't seem to find myself an actual relationship, and why I'm still a virgin. I'll put it this way... I'm somewhat attractive, I suppose. I'm well-liked, have many friends, am normal, fun-loving, and there's nothing in particular that I can single out about myself that would explain why nobody seems to be interested in a relationship with me. I've never had more than a 4-month relationship (when I was 17), and recently, I've had a "friends-with-benefits" thing that lasted about 9 months, but it didn't go all the way.

I'm not rushing for a one-night stand with someone I barely know, but I'm not waiting for marriage either. I just want to find someone I care for and do it already. But I'm afraid it'll never happen. At 20, I thought that would be the year I'd lose it. At 21, I thought the same thing, and now 21 is almost over. I just feel like I'll be one of those 30-somethings having sex for the first time and frankly I don't want to be that inexperienced.

Part of me thinks I might as well just have a one night stand and get it over with, but the self-respecting part of myself says I should wait as long as it takes to find somebody "worth it". Is it really normal? Or should I just give up on that and give it to a stranger?

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Comments ( 21 )
  • littleblackfox

    It is normal. I honestly don't understand why people think it is so important to lose their virginity. You should have sex with someone you love not just to lose it. You'll find someone and when the time is right you will be ready.

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  • ComboBreaker

    Go out with some friends, meet there friends. Make friends with them and meet there friends and eventuly youll meet a friend that you like and likes you back. Get out more, basicly. You've got nothing stopping you from finding someone. Go for it, man. Just... Go for it.

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    • Satchmo

      Perfect advice

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  • roho

    I was 27 the first time I had sex. It isn't as uncommon as you think.

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  • alv1592

    Lmao @ farting12girl, that made my night even more after reading another comment on a different post. Oh my this site keeps getting better.

    Anyway OP, you're fine. I turn 20 in January and I've never been farther than just "talking" to someone. The right person will come along. Just be patient.

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  • emmyrose

    Nothing weird about still being a virgin, I think it's disgusting that 12 yr olds are having sex.
    I'd wait until you feel a connection with the person

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  • nat200

    Well I'm 20 still a virgin and haven't even kisses a guy let alone have a relationship. So I'd say you're at least more normal than me lol

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  • missme42

    If you want to lose it to a stranger, as long as you use condoms, go ahead! There's nothing wrong with it. But, if you always wanted something better for your first time, DONT. It won't be worth it.

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  • CrimzonRayne

    Don't just give it to some stranger, you've already waited this long, wait for the right person.
    It's not a BAD thing to be a virgin at your age, and just because everyone else is doing it, that doesn't mean you have to be.
    Be your own person.
    Oh yeah, and you don't have to worry about your little bastard children running around somewhere like every other man out there.

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    • Satchmo

      I'm not incapable of being a professional athlete I'm just waiting for the right time

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  • violet3

    I'd just say, wait for the right person to come along with whom you know you'll stay with for a long time rather than lose it to just anyone. You never know, you might regret it in the long term.

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  • Dusty96

    get drunk get a stripper and ur good to go

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    • Satchmo

      Strippers are notoriously hard to sleep with you would have much better luck at a bar with lots of women. More bad advice from the clueless people on this site

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  • Proudfear

    nothing wrong with that honestly u have a few choices here get it over with and have it be worhless and empty,take it slow and let it mean something. or give up.

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  • cubinsc

    Like the guy or girl up there suggested, try plentyoffish. You'll probably have to pick through the hordes of fat chicks, welfare moms and virginity pledging religious freaks but you'll eventually find someone you like.

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  • bazwell

    I can't tell if you are male or female, but nonetheless, the suggestions will be the same.

    Sex is not (or at least should not be) a weapon or a gift or a reward or a membership card etc. You use terms like "have a one night stand and get it over with" and "find somebody "worth it"", "give it to a stranger" etc. It almost sounds like a commodity and we might as well be talking about a dvd or favorite novel. Here, I think you are in the right mindset: "I just want to find someone I care for"
    Besides what hollywood comedies would make of the issue, there is nothing wrong with being a thirty-something year old virgin, losing it for the first time. What matters is that you are safe, and enjoying the process and most of all, enjoying the person you are with. Focus on that(and not getting rid of your virginity), and things just may slip into place sooner than you suspect (no pun intended).

    best of luck

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    • Satchmo

      Women think there's something wrong with a 30 year old virgin hell a lot of women think there's something wrong with a 20 year old virgin

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  • zackman5000

    Hey Im 19 just like you it sounds like im torn between the 2 options myself my friends say just to 'hit it and quit it' but I feel a morality conflict. I think im a good looking guy that can get a good looking girl and a stable girl friend who I would do the do with. But I have just been waiting and waiting so im in the same shoes. Im going to stay strong most likely and be patient from what ive herd the wait is worth it you will have a much deeper connection and cliche as this sounds be truly together. Im not one to belive illusions like that but would like think its possible. So from a guy in the same spot as you, input to another im sticking with waiting and you should to.

    That special someone will come sooner or later just dont crack. Wish you the best of luck as for myself. =)

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    • hey im a 34 year old virgin im butt ugly and gassy and my parents dont own a yachting company so i have no money i know now that i will never have sex no guy wants me they tell me to go to dave and busters to get laid, but i have no money i masturbate alot and that does help a little but know ing that im never going to have sex while i sit home and watch tv every night and choose not to go to the bar is great i know now im pure and will always stay that way maybe ill become a nun cause i know that im old and krusty and no guy wants to fuck me bye bye now i really need a fuck buddy to teach me how to have sex any suggestions on where to find one.?

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  • matches

    In the mean time you can masturbate to relieve the sexual pressure you are feeling. Masturbation is normal and if I were you I would put an add on a website called PLENTY OF FISH.COM That is where I met my wife. Her and I got married in 2008 so Its very possible you could do the same. As for your being a virgin thats very cool and respectible you will not have a problem finding a nice women to share sex with as long as you take care of yourself and have a good attitude. Good luck and in the mean time stroke it you will feel better!!!!!

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  • xino00

    it's normal.

    and you do know that if you have a chick now, you'll have to sacrifice some things:/

    Like be with the girl all the time, buy her things, do things you like.

    I'm in no rush too, I wanna enjoy my games!

    Well if you want a girl that bad, befriend with someone on Facebook and get to know that person.

    Or use a dating siteO_O

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