Personal story: Thando
Thando shares his story about feeling embarrassed and nervous during his first time having sex: an experience he now laughs about.
Everyone’s first time having sex is different and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. Read other people’s first-time sex stories here to put you at ease.
Thando shares his story about feeling embarrassed and nervous during his first time having sex: an experience he now laughs about.
Refilwe shares her story about her romantic and special first time having sex: a slightly painful yet painful experience.
Nir shares his story about his first time having sex with his partner and using a condom for the first time.
Nemy shares her experience with being pressured into having sex. Despite this she explains her preference of waiting until she feels ready.
Josh shares his story of his romantic first sexual experience with his girlfriend, Jennifer: an experience they both enjoyed.
Greta shares her story about feeling pressured into having sex with her boyfriend for the first time: an experience she later regrets.
Deyton shares her story of her first time having sex: an awkward and slightly painful hook-up that she didn’t enjoy.
Chinwe shares the story of her first time having sex: a pleasurable experience with good communication and sexual consent.
Becca shares the story of the first time she had sex, a positive experience for her which she wouldn’t want to change.
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