Sex can be scary when you do it for the first time. There are so many things you have to think about. How will it feel? How does it affect your relationship with your partner? What if you don’t like it or like it too much?
All of these thoughts are completely normal. Most people are a bit worried about their first time. It’s okay to be a bit excited, a bit frightened.
The best way to enjoy your big moment is to be prepared. And there are some things that you may have to prepare for.
At Better2 Know we want you to enjoy your first time and help protect you from unwanted results. This means talking about things like undesirable pregnancies and STIS.
STIS are particularly important to understand. With Over 376 million people related to chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis or trichomonas annuallyIt is important to protect your health and understand what you are exposed to during your first time.
Let us go into it.
For the first time, sex can be scary. Protect yourself and your sexual health with better2 know.
Remember: don’t have sex if you don’t want
The idea of having sex for the first time can be very exciting for many people. It can be easy to exchange ideas at the moment.
Before you continue, ask yourself a few questions:
- Do I like this person? Social pressure can be a strong force. It can make us forget how we feel about certain things.
- Do I feel sure to have sex with this person? First and foremost, it is important to be sure that the person you have sex with is someone you feel safe with.
- Do I do it because I want or because you want? Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to have sex to satisfy someone else.
- Am I ready? Sometimes they are just not ready and that’s okay.
If you are not satisfied with your answers to these questions, you should take some time to decide whether this is a good choice for you.
But if you feel ready, great!
Here are some things you want to know.
You probably want to use contraception
If you do not plan to have a child, you should use contraception to reduce the likelihood of undesirable pregnancy or to develop a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during the penetrating sex.
Condoms
One of the simplest and most effective tools in your tool kit for sexual health? The condom.
Condoms are thin covers – usually made of latex, polyurethane or polyisoprene – that cover the penis during gender. They act as a barrier and prevent sperm from entering the vagina, mouth or anus. This barrier makes condoms so effective in order to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancies and STIS.
When you have sex for the first time, it is likely that none of the partners were exposed to many STIS. It’s great – but it also means that you want to hold it that way. Condoms help by blocking the transmission of STIS. They also prevent pregnancy by preventing the egg from reaching sperm. In addition, the knowledge that they are protected can help reduce fear and to make experience for both partners more relaxed and confident.
When using the correct use, condoms are effective every time when preventing pregnancy. They also reduce the risk of most STIS, especially those that spread through body fluids. While no method is perfect, combining condoms with other forms of contraception – such as the pill or the implant – can offer even more protection and peace of mind.
Anti -Babopille
The typing of anti -Bababils is a daily medication that contains hormones – usually a combination of estrogen and progena or only testogenic alone. These hormones work by preventing ovulation, which means that your body does not release an egg every month. Without egg, sperm has nothing to fertilize so that pregnancy cannot occur. The pill also thickens the cervical mucus, which makes it more difficult for sperm to achieve the uterus and thin the lining of the womb, which helps to prevent implantation.
For those who have sex for the first time, the pill offers high protection against pregnancies if it is recorded correctly. It can also help regulate the period, reduce menstrual cramps and improve acne for some people.
However, it is important to remember that the pill does not protect against STIS. That is why many people choose to use next to the pill condoms – this combination offers both pregnancy prevention and STE -protection, which is calmed down.
In the event of consistent and correct intake – around the same time every day – antibabation over 99% is effective in preventing pregnancy over 99%. In real use, in which humans sometimes forget a dose or take it too late, their effectiveness slightly drops to around 91%.
If you set a daily memory or the use of a Pill tracking app, you can stay on schedule and maintain the full protective advantages.
Other forms of birth control
In addition to condoms and the typing of antibabies, there are a variety of alternative contraceptive methods for women, including:
- Contraceptive injection: A hormone shot that is administered every 8 to 13 weeks and that prevents ovulation and protects against pregnancy.
- Predator implant: A small, flexible rod under the skin of her arm that releases hormones to stop pregnancy for up to three years.
- Contraceptive patch: A sticky stain that is carried on the skin, the hormones released through your skin to prevent pregnancy, changes weekly.
- Iup (intrauterine device or coil): A small T-shaped device made of plastic and copper that is inserted into the uterus and which prevents pregnancy for 5 to 10 years.
- Ius (intrauterine system or hormonal coil): A hormone release device furnished in the uterus that can prevent pregnancy and reduce severe periods.
- Female condom: A soft, flexible bag that is worn during sex in the vagina and acts as a barrier for sperm and stis.
- Vaginal ring: A small, flexible ring that was inserted into the vagina that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy.
Avoid StIs
If you do not use protection during sex, your chances of purchasing Stis are considerably higher. Unfortunately, STIS can do more damage than to prevent sexual intercourse. While some infections are curable with a short course of medication, others have to be treated in the long term and can have a negative impact on their health.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common bacterial Stis, which often does not show any symptoms at all. If symptoms occur, you can contain pain during sex, unusual discharge or combustion when urinating. It is easily treated with antibiotics, but if it remains untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as infertility.
gonorrhea
gonorrheaSometimes referred to as “clapping” is a bacterial infection that can influence the genitals, the rectum and the throat. Many people don’t notice symptoms, but it can cause pain when urinating and unusual discharge. It is treated with antibiotics, although drug -resistant trunks are becoming increasingly common.
syphilis
syphilis Develops in phases, starting with painless pain and progress to rashes and potentially serious complications if they are not treated. It spreads through direct contact with these wounds that can be hidden in the body. A single dose of penicillin usually deletes the infection, especially if it is caught early.
Genital herpes
Genital herpes Is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can be guided by skin-to-skin contact-even without symptoms. When outbreaks occur, they cause painful blisters or wounds that can take weeks. Although there is no healing, antiviral drugs can help treat the symptoms and reduce the transmission. It is common for HSV infections to be handed over from mouth to genitals during the oral sex.
HIV
HIV Is a virus that attacks the immune system and makes it more difficult for the body to ward off infections. If it is not treated, it can lead to AIDS, but modern treatments enable people with HIV to live a long, healthy life. Regular tests and medication such as PREP can help prevent transmission.
HPV (human papilloma virus)
HPV Is the most common StI and includes many tribes, some of which cause genital warts and others that can lead to cancer. Most people show no symptoms and clarify the virus, of course, but high -risk types can be dangerous. Vaccination offers severe protection against the most harmful tribes.
Trichomonas
A parasite caused Trichomonas And often affects women more than men with symptoms such as itching, discharge and symptoms during sex. Many people don’t notice symptoms, especially men. It is easily treated with antibiotics, but untreated cases can lead to pregnancy complications.
Will sex hurt?
Some women believe that the mature of the hymen – a thin membrane that covers the vagina – is the fault of the pain they experience during their first time. However, not everyone has a hymen, and even those who do it cannot break it during the vaginal sex.
Other frequent reasons for pain or complaints that affect sexual pleasure are:
- Insufficient lubrication
- Fear that can cause muscular cramps
- A partner who is powerful
To be safe and enjoy the moment, you and your partner should communicate. Pain should practically not be present during the vaginal business if they express their problems and work together to maintain mutual joy.
Many people assume that it is uncomfortable to lose their virginity. However, this does not have to be the case. The first time can be a pleasant sexual experience when open communication, clear approval and continuous support for the other’s well -being.
Last thoughts
It goes without saying to feel sex for the first time about how to have sex. Fear is normal, but being in a comfortable environment with the corresponding partner and taking things gently helps.
When you had sex for the first time and are worried about STIS, turn to better2 today. Our committed team of advisors for sexual health is available in our helpline around the clock. You can also book a Sti test online by clicking the following button.
Do not leave your sexual health to chance. Let yourself be tested in a sexual health clinic near you.
This article first appeared on 27/08/2025. Last updated 22/08/2025.
