Is it normal to be so scared of sex that you avoid relationships?

All my life, I've had this fear that if I had sex, I would get a girl pregnant and my life would be ruined. I fear it so much that I have lived as a virgin for over 25 years and have been single for over 6 years. I am at the point now that even when a woman tries to flirt with me, I start to feel scared and I push her away. Is this normal?

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38% Normal
Based on 13 votes (5 yes)
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  • SwickDinging

    You don't have to have sex to be in a relationship. So firstly I would say stop worrying about talking to girls - flirting, kissing, dates etc do not make babies. You are under no obligation to have sex with someone who you had a flirty chat with in a coffee shop.

    Also if you get into a serious relationship with someone who you really love then you will probably find that you worry about this less because you will trust her. You will have honest and open conversations about contraception and she won't pressure you into sex if you're still nervous because she will respect you.

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  • JellyBeanBandit

    Do you want kids eventually? If not then you could get a vasectomy. I can definitely understand your fear though and I'd say it's normal.

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  • SKDM007

    you dont have to have sex in relationships, stop being influenced by other people your age who are in relationships banging all day, every relationship can be different and doesnt need sexual intercourse to thrive

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  • raisinbran

    Just have a latchkey kid and ignore it while you live your life.

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  • mauzi

    Same, had that fear ever since learning about pregnancy in sex ed (except from the other side, I'm female). It was pushed from a young age to be so shameful. I figured I'd just "save it for marriage" which is recommended for women anyway right, but in reality it's very hard to date someone who isn't eventually going to want to have sex, so I avoided that too. I have a pretty low sex drive as it is, so it never bothered me much.

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  • Doesnormalmatter

    You sound like your just looking for an excuse to me. Or are you being ignorant to the fact that you can enjoy sex without risking getting a girl pregnant? Ever heard of oral or anal sex? Don't you want to fondle some titties? Even vaginal sex with birth control and or condoms is quite safe, although there is always a small risk.

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  • Yea I doubt that is the reason you are a virgin

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    • mauzi

      You doubt he is a virgin as a result of purposely avoiding sex?

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      • No, well... I think there is more to it

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        • mauzi

          The "more to it", has got to be some kind of anxiety disorder...i mean its not fair to assume he is a loser, if he really does have that strong of a fear

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          • Wow, who said he was a loser?

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            • mauzi

              i thought that's what you were implying by saying you doubt that's the reason he's a virgin

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