First time intercourse

Some people say that it hurts, while others report no pain at all. For many, it refers to penetrative vaginal sex. Penetrative vaginal sex can hurt for many reasons, not just due to the loss of virginity. Some people believe that tearing the hymen , a thin layer that often covers the vagina, explains the pain that some people experience when they first have sex.

It has been shown as mentioned in our previous articles that college students are initiating their sex life later on in life. Now, having sex is a normal part of human nature, it is a way for you and your partner to take your relationship to a more intimate level. Your first time can be a bit nerve wracking as occurs with other scenarios in life when we do them for the first time. Here is a guide to knowing how to be prepared, and what to expect on your first time having intercourse. This article is useful to females who may be considering having sexual intercourse for the first time, and also for males who benefit in learning the concerns and needs of females. The hymen is a tissue that tears and may cause a slight sensation such as pinch.

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Back to Live Well. An STI can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal and oral sex. Many STIs can be cured with antibiotics. Some, such as HIV , have no cure, but can be treated to prevent them getting worse. You cannot tell by looking at someone including yourself whether they have an infection, so it's important to get a check-up if you have had unprotected sex or think you might be at risk.