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& #39;s fun, it& #39;s safe, it strengthens your love, and it& #39;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& #39;m not sure my hormones would& #39;ve bested me quite as easily as they did.