I am still a virgin at 19 and people think it is strange?

[Anonymous]

I am still a virgin at 19 and right now I feel like I am not ready for sex yet.
However I am quite embarrassed, because people have made fun of me for 'being a prude.'

One day my classmates and I were talking about relationships when suddenly the topic of our conversation changed to 'sex'.
I honestly told them I am still a virgin and they started to make snide comments.
Now I feel very bad about the fact I am still a virgin even though I feel like I am not ready yet to have sex.
My boyfriend lives 2 hours away for me so it is not always easy to meet up. Luckily he has patience (with me).

What should I do?

Sorry for the bad English. I am not a native speaker.

[Glenn603]

Firstly absolutely good on you for admitting that you don’t feel ready to lose your virginity yet, don’t lose it because you feel pressured or as you’re 19 years old you should have done by now, lose it when you feel that the times right and you feel ready too.
Learn from experience that’s its best not to talk about that you haven’t lost it yet. I was much older than you when I lost mine and before then I never told anybody that I hadn’t , so I know exactly where you’re coming from.
Good on you though for not rushing into it.

[cicchis0]

Don't worry about it. They are just putting you down to feel better about themselves, and some of them are probably virgins, too. You even have a boyfriend. I lost my virginity just before my 20th birthday and that was my first girlfriend. Behave in a way that makes you proud of yourself, not to impress others. There are plenty of things you could say in response to people that tease you about this, or you could just ignore them or stop spending time with them. Be true to yourself.

[yucychan]

Your English is fine, you don't have to apologize.
Who cares what your classmates think? Only have sex when you are ready and when you want to.
I'm not sure why you feel you must disclose to your classmates that you are still a virgin. And why must you feel bad for being a virgin? What's wrong with that? Is it a crime?
This is your life and your own life choices. People are always going to have opinions on anything but in the end, it's still your choice, your decision. Be strong. Be proud of yourself.

[Poppymarie]

Don’t worry about it! Go at your pace. You want your first time to be special and memorable, not traumatic. Just wait until you’re ready.

[simonqq]

The thing is people will find ways to be rude always. If you weren't a virgin they'd make fun of that as well.

I lost mine when I was 20. I kinda felt like you for a while but more so because I felt like no girl cared about me. That doesn't matter though, you should be able to choose. We are all different and that's alright.

[MrTuxedo]

Ignore them. If you aren't ready, you aren't ready.
Lose it when you're ready.

[slatyb]

Forgot those people. Your life, your choice. Next time don't share. Or find better friends. This group isn't friendly

[MrGenius]

Don't let people control you by their comments

[Dargil]

Congratulations. Keep up the good work. Wait for a guy who earns it.

[Shiver]

Nah, it's fine. You're ready when you're ready, no need to rush. If they get too annoying, I guess just kick 'em in the tits or something, they'll probably stop. Lol

[qwert1234]

Don't let others dictate on when you lose your virginity.
You decide on that.

[Liadon]

Keep being you. Sounds like your classmates are just immature. Its your choice if you want to have sex or not, if you aren't ready then nobody has any right to judge you.

[Notsaying098]

We'll do you at least blow your bf?

[Steve-ram]

Your English is so good, and it's normal! It's your body you are free! And i lost my virginity at 24 lol

[Gedaria]

Why it's not a race to lose it. You pick the time and place..

[COMMODOREII]

I was a virgin till 23 so dont think its weird.

[Twalli]

My girlfriend lost her virginity at 33 years of age. It's uncommon, but there is nothing wrong with waiting. If you want a retort just say that you look for love and don't just spread you legs for any guy who wants sex.

[Silverio_Stieger]

Your female classmates, Male classmates, or both?

[Exorcist_Rampage]

It isn't that strange. Many people are 19 and virgins. I was at 19. Didn't lose mine until age 20.

[Ben228]

Don't worry about what other people think.

[Dat-Alpha-Lion]

Talk to me about it.

[Nachowedgie]

Try being 20 going on 21. Or heck even 40

[P3p3peeeeee]

Ignore everyone. Do it when U r rdy. You'd probably be surprised to hear that a lot of people that have lost their virginity at a young age regrets it.

[Uzakta_biri]

Wait to get maried