Is 17 too old to be a virgin?

Question

I'm turning 17 next month. I'm still a virgin because I'm super picky about guys and I want it to be something special. Is that embarassing or is it normal?

AnayaWilliams · Accepted Answer

I am 17 and I am virgin as well and I'm proud of it because I haven't found the right guy in my life to lose my virginity with. There's nothing wrong with it honestly I'm fine with being a virgin and I plan on saving my virginity with someone special. My ex wanted to have sex with me a baby of course at 17 while we were dating but I didn't do it because I knew if I did he would've left me of course and I would have had to take care of my child on my own which wouldn't be easy. Don't be so hard on yourself about being a virgin nothing's wrong with it. I'm glad I didn't lose my virginity to him after all, cause you know how some of them are. Sometimes I feel to old even though I am not. Just because everyone else is losing there virginity doesn't mean you have to as well. It may seem like everyone is doing it but in reality they aren't. Wait till you find the right guy in your life, that treats you right and won't sweet talk you or anything, and will love you and care for you etc. Don't just lose it to just anybody. I'm in HS and I'm a virgin and don't really mind it honestly I'm saving it for when I go to college or when I'm married. I would save mine for marriage if I was you, but its all up to you. Just don't lose it with someone that you think loves you and then later in life you regret it.

DivaMonae · Accepted Answer

Well considering I'm going to be 17 in exactly 5 more months... I don't think so.

Your virginity is something you should honor. Now I'm not going to necessarily say hat you should wait until macro age hat is up to you, but I do believe your first time should be special shared with someone you really care about.

I actually take pride in being a virgin for several reasons and I'm not giving it up until I'm ready and the time is right. As for giving it up if you're a certain age that's a horrible reason.

Evelynm · Accepted Answer

You're just going to be 17 you're still young. you don't have to rush things just because others aren't virgins anymor. I know how you feel at 17 i was always asking the same thing but its better to wait, believe me I'm 19 now I'll be 20 in a cuple of months and I've seen many girls regreting giving thiers up even some guys so wait and enjoy life.

The-littlest-dreamer · Accepted Answer

Are you kidding me? I'm 19 years old and I'm still a virgin. Save yourself for the right one sweetheart. Nothing wrong with being picky. Nothing wrong with saving yourself. (i'm not abstinent or anything I just don't believe in having sex with someone I don't care about).

Vyking · Accepted Answer

No, not at all!! You are perfectly normal, and you should want your first to be special! I didn't find 'the one' until 23, and that is like 'HORRIFIC' for guys, and to admit it!!! We didn't last, but I don't regret waiting. I never wanted an 'accidental baby', and an unexpected marriage because of a child.
Take your time, and you don't need to tell anyone. It is your private feelings. Let them think what they want, and just trust, and believe that you are doing what you want, waiting for the 'right' one!
I heard from my niece (14 years old) that being a virgin is 'cool' and they actually signed something, saying that they were committed to being a virgin. I think that's good, and too many young women get pressured into it, only to be left, confused, and sometimes pregnant. Don't do that.

abramsdriver25 · Accepted Answer

There is nothing wrong with being a virgin at 17. You should be picky when it comes to sex. You only have one body and you only loose your virginity once in your live. So make it count. Don't ever settle. I lost mine when I was 17 in the bathroom of my high school auditorium. It was pretty bad to be honest. We almost got caught by the janitor. It should be memorable but in a good way.

Spoilers · Answer

although there is peer pressure into having sex as soon as its legal, its not actually weird or unusual to wait anymore. In my group of friends there are six of us between the ages of 18 and 19 and out of us only one guy has had sex and he didn't have sex until he was 18, so no, it isn't the norm to have sex early

jesseray · Answer

You're not even close to being "too old to be virgin", if there is such a thing. Just wait until you have an official, monogamous, serious, long term relationship with someone who is special to you.

Longshot · Answer

No it is not embarrassing and this is not something you should rush at all. You are very young. You should wait until it is something you know you want with the guy you want.

DreamHope · Answer

I'm a 20-year-old virgin. I see it as being a good thing, personally.

tesscb · Answer

no it isn't. i was always self conscious about it but i lost mine when i was 18 and no one gives a fuck

Slavanna · Answer

What? No! It's not too old at all. Being picky is a good thing, you know. As Oscar Wilde - allegedly - said: "I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best."

Victoria14 · Answer

no im 17 and a virgin too. the media has put out that its bad to be older and a virgin when there's really nothing wrong with it. now you dont have to wait until marriage if you dont want to but im like you, im fairly picky and want it to be special. there's nothing wrong with it :)

justbanANNAz · Answer

... do YOU think 17 is too old to be a virgin?

Roarke · Answer

i'm 57... i'm saving myself for my pallbearers.

summiter · Answer

Take your time. Remember you can only loose your virginity once. Make sure it is the right guy in the right place (not the back seat of a car) at the right time. Enjoy your time with the guy, make sure you really like him and make sure he will be gentle with you. Don't forget condoms when the time does come.

CheeseLoveWhiz · Answer

No, you're still a kid, I was a 17 year old virgin. I didn't have my first kiss until 18 actually.

Red_Dragon · Answer

I was a virgin in HS. No it's not embarrassing. Some people are in their 30s and 40s and still virgins. Who cares?

UnknownXYZ · Answer

I am sorry but where did you get the idea that being a virgin at 17 is wrong? Being a virgin at your age is normal and not embarassing.

Jakey_Bodge · Answer

In my country (India) you have to get married and have kids by 13 So consider yourself lucky :3 God its a hassle, so that's why im going to go to the UK and claim benefits and not work :D