"I think it's a really dumb concept that's way too focused on penetration. I don't think it makes me any more or less of a person for losing it.”

"It’s overrated and not as special as people make it out to be. It’s just sex."

“I lost it to find out if I was gay.”

“I see virginity, and the power women have to choose when and who we lose our virginity to, as a strong reminder that we have control over our bodies although we are often taught otherwise.”

"The term 'losing your virginity' is put on a pedestal and is made a much bigger deal than it really is. To me, it means, experiencing the most intimate moment one can create with another person. All focus and attention is given to the person you are sharing the moment with and I think that is truly special. V much dig it."

“Coming from a culture where being 'pure' before God, your family and before marriage is really important was difficult because growing up in Canada it’s quite the opposite: sex is everywhere. Virginity and sex to me became an act of rebellion against my roots but also an act of positivity and love towards myself and my boyfriend at the time. I really learned to do things for myself and to stay away from ridiculous cultural expectations.”

"I was 16 and peer pressured in the backseat of his car. Even though it doesn't effect me now, I wish I could have been there for her."

"Losing your virginity is a beautiful thing that women go through, it is an exploration of the body. In the same breath it is an experience, not something that a woman's identity or body is defined by."

"I lost my virginity to my best friend and first love, so for me, losing my virginity was finally taking the next step in this relationship. It was nice to be able to share this special moment with someone I’ll continue to have a friendship with as well as love."

“At first I was nervous and unsure if I wanted to have sex-I think because my sex education pushed abstinence and failed to teach that sex can be an enjoyable part of a woman's life. I felt like I held a responsibility to live up to some sort of standard, until I realize there's nothing wrong with losing your virginity and you can't ever really know if there's "the one right person" to share this experience with.”

“Losing your virginity should be with someone you’re comfortable with, cause nothings funnier than laughing about head knocking and what goes where.”

“Losing your virginity means losing something you were given without asking. It is like losing a gift, and losing a gift after so long. It means you get to choose who to lose it to and a pretty big decision which sometimes guys don't really understand. If you're not a virgin you may be called a slut, and if you are...well then you might be called a crazy cat lady or a prude. We can't win.”

“Losing my virginity felt like nothing the morning after. Not knowing the name of the people you slept with the night before covers you in a strange mix of freedom and pride and shame. I wish I had waited.”

"Losing my virginity mean that I'm giving myself to someone emotionally physically and spiritually and it means I'm giving myself fully to somebody and that I trust him."

“Losing my virginity felt natural and I didn't feel any different as a woman.”