Is it normal that i'm not ready for sex at the age of 19?

Whenever a guy I like likes me back, I realise I can't go steady with him because I'm so scared of sex.
i don't wanna be :(

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Based on 307 votes (254 yes)
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  • Boo!

    Take your time, there's no rush.

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  • alv1592

    It's okay, I'm a 20 year old virgin and I don't have a problem with it. I just haven't found the right guy. Sex isn't the most important thing in life. It's only important if you're trying to reproduce, basically.

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  • VioletTrees

    You're ready when you're ready. There's no right time to be ready to have sex, and nobody has a right to expect you to have sex with them, even if you're in a relationship.

    If you're really concerned, though, or if this fear comes from a bad experience, I suggest that you talk to a therapist about it. If you're in college, you should probably be able to see a counsellor for free through your school.

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  • KeddersPrincess

    Me either, but don't sweat it. There's no deadline that says when you HAVE to ready for sex. I'm 19 (20 in a month) and am very not ready for sex...and proud of it, too, because I know I don't have to worry about the possible consequences that come with it. And if it ever comes a time that you will be ready, you'll be ready. Don't rush it. And maybe you can find a guy that's willing to wait. Just because you're in a relationship doesn't mean you have to give it up.

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    • Bonnabell

      Yes I agree with kedder. you do not have to have sex to be going steady. If he loves you that much he will wait. Do not rush into it. If a man cares he will wait if not he is a jerk and deserves none of you. Do not force it if you do force yourself into it you are going to regret it. Just do not do it.

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  • Mmmpfh

    Dated a girl for over two years. Said I was the right one for her, the one that she wanted to end up with and do special things for. Still never had sex because she wasn't ready. She was afraid of the pain, how it would affect the relationship and the risk of pregnancy. And you know what? That's perfectly fine.
    Means I'm still a virgin even though I've held a longer relationship than most people my age though ¬_¬

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  • OswaldCobblepot

    I didn't lose my virginity until I was at least 21. BFD.

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  • It seems like half the people on IIN didn't loose their virginity until they were like 20 something, and the other half are still virgins.

    It's actually kind of creepy, and makes me feel weird for having sex at a normal age.

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    • Bonnabell

      It makes sense they are on the internet. They are the weird ones in outside world. This site has virgins which is a very rare breed now a day. Lots of weird people go on the internet. It just means they are behaved.They are most likely treated very bad for it to. They may be misfits.

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      • I don't think they're all like that lol.

        I was a misfit since kindergarten and i've gotten laid plenty.

        I think alot of people these days are just scared of sex, most of gen z are such a bunch of chicken shits.

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        • Austalien

          Brainwashed by using fear and guilt aswell me thinks and worry to much about what others think about them too.

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          • Spot on.

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        • Bonnabell

          Maybe they just do not want it. It is a choice. They do not have to all be doing it at 11 and 12. Why should that not be there option. Not our choice to make them have sex.

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          • hung_4you

            i agree Bonnabell. In my case I had a pretty big d**k since I was 11 so girls wanted to try it. I was lucky I guess haha

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          • "Maybe they just do not want it"

            So they're born without normal sex drives these days lol?

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    • bumps

      There's no such thing as having sex at an normal age. I daresay that the U.S., or/especially caucasian countries, have the highest loss-of-virginty-before-twenty rate.

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      • There is in relation to social norms. And besides, sex is a big part of the maturing process in the transition of teen to adult. Sexual development plays a part in how you think and behave as an adult. Subconscious sexuality ofcourse being the motivating factor behind all actions and thoughts.

        I studied it you see.

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  • yellowtapebottle

    You're not required by any standards to have sex at a certain age. The choice is 100% yours and nobody else's to make for you. If you do get to the point in a relationship where sex is brought up, you can decline it fair and square. If he opposes, stand your ground or dump him if it comes to it. If he is fine with your feelings, he's a keeper.

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  • liaozexin

    i am 24,and still no.....u know?

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  • Cheradenine

    Pick up a biology book babies

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  • terrified13

    You should never do something you're not ready for, but maybe you should see if there's any underlying issues as to why you're so afraid of sex.

    Answer mine please?
    http://isitnormal.com/story/iin-that-i-dont-understand-how-to-kiss-132529/

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  • GoraIntoDesiGals

    It's very weird. Sex feels so good that I don't understand people who make such a big deal out of it. Just fucking do it.

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  • Mason554

    Lol people are gona hate me but I've done my gf twice 1 I was 10 she was 12 2 yesterday

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    • Bonnabell

      You are just a pervert. Stop pushing into it. She really is not ready so do not push that she should do it just since you did. That is messed up and rude. She does not have to do anything.

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      • Mason554

        Ps its not my FALT I was asking her what she wanted to do I was 10 I had no idea what it even was she mentiond it bitch

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      • Mason554

        Man hate to see what you'd think of my cousins

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    • ew

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      • Mason554

        I was a pretty fucked up kid

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    • Mason554

      I hadent hit puberty yet so it was safe

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  • DavidS.

    why exactly are you scared? many people wait and end up investing sex with some majic power that it doesnt have...girls are told not to give in because then the boy will lose interest....boys amd girls lose interest because the sex wasnt that great...we are not taught how to be great lovers or how to have good sex...its just comes naturally right? no it doesnt....learning to give and recieve pleasure from sex in a fulfilling way and fulfilling someone else is important to your over all development as a person....with holding sex is actually harmful to your personality ...you can become stingy and with holding in other ways..like a passive-agressive person...the only real reason to deny sex is because you have no attraction or you have not built up that level of trust, intimacy and security with someone to feel comfortable totally letting go

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  • rockybanana

    All of us have lust and sexual appetite. I also could not control when my friend's mom seduced me in my 17th year. I continued my affair secretly with her for 16 months.
    My grandpa had slept with many of his cooks and employees. I remember a young cook of 17-18 years age who had been sleeping with my grandpa who was 73 years at that time and even after she got married a few years later, she slept again with him during one of her visits.
    Love and lust know no age bounds

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  • spidercrowblaze18762

    I have fucked my girlfriend when we both were 14, you dnt know the fun, its fucking amazing to do it, and ur 19 and you are afraid to do it? Be brave buddy! Just to it, u dnt knw whats the pleasure of sucking a hot chick's pussy! I have a lot of experience! I still bang my gf every night!

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  • littleboyblue

    Why are you so scared of sex?

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  • heiswe

    Everyone has a different time for doing it. You just need to do it when you're ready.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

    "Whenever a guy I like likes me back, I realise I can't go steady with him because I'm so scared of sex. "

    Why do you have to have sex in the first place?

    Do you really think dating only works if you're spreading your legs?

    If he really likes you he'll care about **YOU**... not about how long it takes for you to drop your pants

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    • I don't know. It's just, hey, i just turned 19.

      when I like a guy and he likes me back. I am okay with kissing and doing other stuff, but if he asked me for sex. i mean, its not bad he asks me for it, i mean, hello we're 19! but i'd chicken out.

      but i do wanna have sex, but only if im ready. and i will only be ready if i go steady with a guy, and have known him for a while. but since i just can't do that, .... boo, we've got a problem here lols.

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

        that's what my point is - you shouldn't rush yourself just because you're dating someone.

        the trick is - finding a man who cares about YOU
        vs finding a man who just wants to plug some hole with his cock

        if he's willing to wait for you, wait for you to be ready, then he's the kind who cares about you. ;-)

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  • Mason554

    Why do girls assume guys are massive purvs my gf was 12 and horny girls just assume guys are perv I don't know what sex is then I was 10 and an idiot fucks

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    • Lynxikat

      I totally could not comprehend that sentence. Not only is your spelling poor, but your grammar is god awful.

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    • Bonnabell

      Well you make them look that way. The Op says she is not ready and you reply “Oh no just do it. Not like its bad.” That makes it seem like it is the only thing you care about. If not than you are just bragging that you have had sex which is also grose to do.

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      • Mason554

        Ps I'm a father bitch at 20 I'm not gona tell people to have sex I'm in guilt every day in fear I rewend her life I don't need people reminding how I was a fucked up kid

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        • Mason554

          My girlfriends life / my wife I relly don't give a fuck I'm more worried for my girl and boy on the way relly

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      • Mason554

        When did I say that I said people are gona hate me for this not hey go fuck someone DON'T BE A BITCH shure it's massively normal among people but I'm not telling her to go get laid

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  • Mason554

    What I never said that your just a bich

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    • RaNdOmPoPcOrN

      Bassett?

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  • Mason554

    Now if you'll exuse me I've had a long day and it's late

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    • RaNdOmPoPcOrN

      Is you're last name Bassett?

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

        yep cos people always give out their real names on anonymous sites. .... O_o

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      • Mason554

        Ya

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        • RaNdOmPoPcOrN

          You know, Racheal, the chick you dumped for no reason really :P

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          • Bonnabell

            Are you Gold?

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            • RaNdOmPoPcOrN

              No :(

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          • Bonnabell

            Your x boy?

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        • RaNdOmPoPcOrN

          OMFG!! I KNOW YOU I'M RACHEAL

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          • Mason556

            I know you hate him or somthing but people call him mason basset for no reason that's why he said yes but he's probally not you exbf sorry

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          • Mason556

            I'm shure your a wonderful girl but my friend mason554 isn't your exbf he's my brother and he likes to screw with people sorry but I'm shure well I know your buteful why not call him sorry. For my twin :(

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            • RaNdOmPoPcOrN

              xD

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  • Mason554

    I had a bad experience as a child so what kids are fucked up

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