18+ ONLY This is kinda stupid but I’ve never done anything sexual or romantic with anyone ever. The most I’ve done is a light hug and that’s it😬. I keep thinking and wishing I had those experiences in high school, even tho that’s so stupid. I feel guilty for feeling this way. Any insight?

Everyone’s romantic journey is different! I think media constantly protrays these events to happen during high school and we think that if it didn’t happen to us then too that there’s something wrong with us, when in reality that’s not the case. I personally didn’t get into all that until my 20s! We can’t change the choices and outcomes of the past, so all we can do it accept that high school didn’t involve it and look forward to the future 🙂

It’s not stupid at all. No need to feel guilty. It’s normal to wish to have that experience everyone else has. I get it. You can feel really lonely and left behind when compared to your peers. Best thing I can tell you is to remember that you’re on your own path. It’s okay if you didn’t get to have those experiences. It doesn’t make you any less than. You’re just taking a different path. It’s okay.

Nothing is stupid about not having any romance or Intimacy with anyone. I'm 19 and I'm still a virgin. For some odd reason society makes that an oddity when it's really not. Back when I was in high school, I had stupid flings online with girls that were around my age. I sexted with them, exchanged pictures, roleplayed, etc. To be honest I regret all of those times because not only did they not get me anywhere, but I can't take any of it back. I haven't had a girlfriend yet, and to be honest I really don't care for any of that right now. You go for these things whenever you feel ready. Comparing yourself for others is a setup for failure because you're you. it doesn't help to do such a thing. Go at your own pace. Besides, there's so much more to life than just sex.