Things to know before having sex for the first time

It’s quite natural for a lot of misconceptions to arise about first time sex, protection, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and even pregnancy. People from every gender have questions and there some very important things you must know before you become sexually active

Body will not change

By having sex, your body is not necessarily going to change. Not your walk, the way you stand or anything else. Of course, you’ll observe changes when you’re aroused, like feeling flushed, a swollen vulva or an erect penis – but these signs won’t persist and people will not be able to automatically “tell” that you’re sexually active. This is just a myth.

 It shouldn’t hurt             

There is a conception that sex hurts when you have it for the first time. But this is not completely true. You might be uncomfortable the first time, which can reduce lubrication and that can make sex hurt a bit. But continuous intercourse the discomfort should fade away. If sex continues to hurt, you should get yourself checked for an underlying condition.

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Orgasms (might) take time

You might not get an orgasm the first time if you’re a woman. If you’re a man, you might find yourself climaxing sooner than you intended. You could also have a smooth experience from the very first time but you do face these glitches the first few times, don’t worry time and practice will usually fix it.

You can get pregnant

There is a misconception that you can’t get pregnant the first time you have sex, but you totally can. If ejaculation occurs inside the vagina or near the vaginal opening, sperm can make its way all the way to your ovaries. The best way to avoid an unwanted pregnancy is by using protection – so never forget condoms.