I resented the shame that came with unattached sex. Coming from a Christian background, sex out of wedlock was forbidden and steeped in disgrace.
I never considered the reasons why. I was simply told that my virginity was special, and that God would be upset if I gave it away...

I wish someone had told me: There is nothing like sex within a committed, healthy relationship.  It's fun, it's safe, it strengthens your love, and it's great exercise.  Not lastly, one of the most miraculous things that can ever happen to us can happen as a result: new LIFE!

If, rather than shaming me into submission, someone had told me God wanted me to have a loving, committed connection with the person I chose to give my virginity to-- If someone had assured me that sex between a husband and wife would be more fulfilling than any one night stand--

If anyone would have impressed upon me the importance and humanity of the little being that might result from such a coupling--
I'm not sure my hormones would've bested me quite as easily as they did.