Is being a virgin shame nowadays?

If you're a virgin, you're losing out on a lot of practice before the big choices make it harder to "live out fantasies", and you won't discover your sexuality independently from a steady partner either. I wouldn't say it's a shame, but you are denying yourself practice for how to have a better sexual life, and you are certainly not doing anything for equality, as girls with experience along the norm of society seem slutty in comparison to you, instead of seeming independent and freed, as they are. Ultimately, the choice is yours, and you shouldn't do anything you don't feel comfortable with. However, if you want to try it, you should just get over yourself and do it instead of pondering. It's worth it.

I would never be in a relationship, or consider a relationship with someone without sexual experience. If you don't learn to like it before you settle your opinions on the subject, you will be a boring lover, and THAT, my good woman, is a damn shame and a waste of pussy!

Please the girl I want to marry better be a virgin. Because if you think about it... would you want to lose it to a dude whos your High School Boy Friend... or the man you love for the rest of your life.

People have always justified their actions by speaking as if the opposite is incorrect. So those who lost their virginity early can feel better about it by acting like it was the "right" or "cool" thing to do. I've found that most people who say things jokingly in groups about virgins being less than non-virgins, actually don't judge people who are virgins when they interact with them. They're just trying to impress other people (and make it clear that they're not a virgin [or cover up that they ARE a virgin] because they think they'll get judged for it).
There's no shame in it. But because sex has such a stigma in this country, everyone feels that there has to be a right and wrong answer. Naturally they'll assume that their choice was the "right" answer. Everyone should just do what they're most comfortable with. That's honorable, not shameful.

I'm 26, I'm not afraid to say I'm a virgin. I'm not waiting for anyone special or "the one". I could easily go out and pay for it but I don't. If the question ever comes up in the workplace or elsewhere, heads do turn but at the same time they give me the thumbs up because I stand tall and proud for believing that I don't need sex to keep on living. When will I have sex? I have no idea, I just know that I'm in no way obligated to do the deed just to satisfy everyone around me.

You have nothing to be ashamed about.

I didn't lose my virginity until I was 29, and I would not have changed a thing. Don't let outside or peer pressure make you lose sleep over this. Believe it or not, some people, including myself, think that's really cool.

I'm 23 and a virgin and it doesn't bother me at all. Never has, never will. I'll lose my virginity when I'm ready. Being a virgin is not a shame at all. I'm proud of the fact that I have waited.

You should never feel ashamed of being a virgin.
It means you are still pure and a lot of guys like when a girl hasn't been with anyone.
So don't go losing your v-card just so you won't feel awkward in those social situations.

I don't think its something to be shame full about at all. I am 18 and I am a virgin and I don't give a damn about whether its bad or good. Firstly, because I don't need to lay someone just to feel like I can be "hot" and feel like I can "fit in". I don't need that. In fact, people that I know. That HAVE lost their virginity prefer to be a virgin. And in some aspects regret it. And they have always told me NOT to give in. So learning from them. I have no certain interest.

I don't feel weird about it at all. I am very happy being a virgin. Lol I mean. Sure. I won't stay a virgin forever. But for now NO THANX!

I would most definitely not be ashamed of it. I am 17 and lost it at 16 I am ashamed of it. I felt so bad when my Boyfriend asked me if I was still a virgin and I said no, he is 26 and has only been with one girl. That made me feel bad.

I'm 20 and I am still a virgin too... and I am proud of it. and most guys like that I am still a virgin and it seems like they respect me much more because of it.
so you shouldn't be ashamed of it !! but be proud and if you find the right guy 1 day and you feel like having sex... then go for it ;)

Well I really don't think there's anything wrong with it. especially for a girl. but for a guy, then I'll have to question why he's still a virgin :P. double standard, I know.

Being a virgin these days is not a shame! I'm not one myself and I regret it. The majority of young people these days say they wish they never had sex. I think that is awesome how you have held out for so long. Your virginity is very very sacred. Not just anybody should take that away from you! It should be someone you truly and honestly love. Someone special to you. But Preferably is should DEFINITELY be your husband. So honey, there is nothing wrong with you being a virgin. Take pride in that ok!