Why is a woman who has not experienced sexuality not respected?

I am almost 35 years old and I have never had sexual intercourse until today. I'm a virgin and these people don't respect me. When a woman or a man says how experienced he is, everyone respects him and says this is your life, but no one shows me the same respect. Everyone thinks I don't have sex because I'm sick or ugly. I've never had a boyfriend, it's my choice.
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  • You feel this was because of radical feminism “sex positivity” bullshit. But a woman’s body wasn’t built for promiscuity. That’s not to say I’m okay with the double standard of men being “cooler” for promiscuity then women. But this is most likely other jealous women giving you this shame. Deep down they envy you.

    It is a bit rare for you to be a virgin at 34 but it’s not the end the world. I have no doubt there are men out there who would be happy to date you, sleep with you and even marry you. They would see your virginity as much more of a positive.

    If you were a man though you would be much more harshly judged by women and men alike. Although society is very slowly easing up on judging male sexuality (or lack thereof) you would still face a lot more cruel judgment if you were a male virgin.

    I remember there was a 23 year old girl I briefly dated at 28. I once joked “that i was virgin” (dry humor). She later said “oh you really aren’t a virgin are you? I was getting scared when you said that.” I laughed and responded with “no I lost virginity when I was 16” and then I kissed her. That was the truth.

    But if the roles were reversed virtually no man would say “oh I’m scared that you are a virgin”. We would be more intrigued and even excited. We would feel like we found something special.

Most Helpful Guy

  • Nah man, that's cap. A girl who's a virgin especially in this raunchy, one night stand, situationship garbage young females are doing in this era only highlights, that virgin girl would be respected more by God, by society and by proper guys and men. I get turned off if a girl says she even had sex with 3 different guys. I used to be a proud feminist supporter and abortion advocate for women. But what I've realized in modern day politics and social issues is that feminism is destructive it is not the same feminism of the 1970s or 1980s it has reared its ugly head which has created self-entitled brats, femcels and feminist extremists. For abortion, if there are girls out there will to fuck Jake, Dave, Greg off Tinder and she CHOOSES not to have sex with protection, why's it only the guy's fault? She consented to have sex as well for her sexual pleasures.

    If she gets pregnant with a child and has an abortion I consider that girl or woman to be a lost soul and somewhat committed an act of murder for a child that is living and breathing. Abortion isn't a joke, the doctor tears the baby's body parts limb from limb. Problem is females don't hold accountability for themselves but point men/guys as Satan's on earth. The guys and men who read this know what I am stating is truth. I won't demonize or insult a girl who's a virgin, in fact I respect a girl or woman who's a virgin. If a girl or woman can find a loving/caring guy or man to marry and she has saved her virginity she did the right thing. Regarding abortion, I understand if a woman gets raped, or she had a disease or sickness that is a different story then she needs to get it done and that's where I support abortion rights for women. But women who are reckless with their bodies and have sex, she needs to deal with repercussions for her actions.

Most Helpful Girls

  • If you don't want romantic & sexual relationships, I think that's perfectly fine. Some people like to make fun of virgins just because of their lack of experience. I know people think it's sad how I've never had a boyfriend or girlfriend either. But the only difference is that I actually want to date and have a romantic relationship, so it just makes me feel bad. But lots of people never think about the fact that there's people like you who don't desire to have a relationship of any kind (well, except family and friends).

  • People always disregard, disrespect or even fear those who are different from them and live differently. The bigger the gap, the stronger those feelings get. In this case it's about your sexual life, but it could be about anything. I'm not sure why even share your intimacy with strangers, particularly if there's nothing to talk about.

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  • I would guess that it's more women then men who aren't showing you respect about this. Most men aren't bothered by it at all - the ones who are would mostly be the guys who just want casual sex from you. But there's a larger group of women who won't like this because you make them and their 20 or 50 or 300 body-count look bad, and so they will proactively attack you and try to tear you down so they don't feel so bad about their own behavior. Really, you just need to consider WHO is giving you a hard time and WHY they are doing so, and you'll realize they aren't anything you should be worried about.

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    • You took the words out of my mouth

  • Your V-card status should (1) not be anyone's business but your own and (2) not really be the topic of conversation for it to be an issue.


    Whoever is making this an issue is most certainly not worth your time. Sounds like you need a chance of atmosphere.

    • Same can be said about yourself. You most definitely have a problem with it... so should I be concerned being evolved with you? You definitely would be in question.

  • Yeah, in 2024 most guys are put off by 35-year virgins. Like watch the movie 40-year-old virgin, that what is make it funny. Because basically you have no experience with having a sexual relationship.

    It's like learning to read at 35, when most have been reading and writing for decades by the time they reached 35. It usually suggests that the person has an insecurity about sex, and most guys by their mid 20's have gotten over that.

  • Is ANY organic life form or inorganic mechanism TRULY what is designed/evolved to 'BE' ... if it never FULLY fulfills its functions? Or callously, merely an assemblage of 'spare parts'?

  • That's not true. If you are not respected then it is for a different reason.

    • What else could cause it? They are making fun of this situation.

    • I don't know, since I don't know any other details about you.

  • Everyone’s sexuality is their own business. Don’t worry what others thing.

    • Think**

  • Your body, your choice. Plenty of traditional men seeking a more traditional wife will value that. People who have a more libertine attitude to sex (like myself) won't, but that doesn't mean they get to insult you.

    If someone is giving you shit for your choices, that says more about them than you.

  • I think it's commendable to have this outlook, but once you're 30 I think it's hard for anyone to see it like that.

    You're not going to get married to a deseriable virgin at this point. So it kinda feel like you're just in denial. May or may not be true, doesn't stop it from being undeseriable and equally uncool.

    And there is a type of woman who talk like this after a certain point in their lives, it's sometimes clear they're deluding themselves.

  • I would gladly date a virgin, I don't want a ho, why you never had a boyfriend by the way?

    https://allthetropes.org/wiki/Nature_Adores_a_Virgin

    Why is a woman who has not experienced sexuality not respected?
    • There are many reasons why I don't have a relationship. Since the day I was born, throughout my childhood, my father warned me a lot not to trust people and to be kind but cold. I suffered two serious head injuries and became a more introverted person. I then devoted my life to my education, career and charity work. I participated in many charity events for children in Africa. I became a climate activist. And that's how I came to this age..

    • The two serious head injuries don't confirm the theory about having a sickness?

    • But I went to the doctor many times and they said I had no problem.

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  • Well some people can vevery childish and immature about this topic. Me personally I don't see nothing wrong with being a virgin at 35. Peoe need to understand some people are devoted Christian's and pla on saving them selfs for marriage.

  • You should learn to stand up for yourself then. You deserve respect just the same as anyone else.

  • Shouldn't matter what other's think... your sexuality and lack thereof is yours not the publics.

  • At 35 why do you give a damn about peoples opinions?

    Unless they pay your bills or keep you alive, their opinion and by extension their "respect" should mean nothing

  • Not sure why guys who sleep around get any kind of respect, it's not like there's a competition going on and if there actually is between guys, what a sad little world. I think respect is earned and you only get respect when you behave like a respectable adult.

  • So find someone who does respect that. They might be harder to find but you only need one.

  • It is totally fine to be a virgin I guess it just gets to seem "there is something wrong with you" once you are aging up and haven't had a relationship before. People just suspect the worst because of your age.

  • May I ask why you feel it necessary to explain yourself to others in the first place?

  • Simply put, up & down the board, if you're not doing what the in-crowd is doing, you're seen as lame to them. They usually go off of looks; stereotypes; stigmas; what they see is what (they feel) they get. They suck, but that's how it is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • Why should you be respected for a life choice? Do you want a medal for being a virgin?

    • Everything needs to be respected because this is my choice, this is my life, this is my body. I decide what to do and others cannot judge or humiliate me, no, I don't deserve medals, I deserve the most expensive jewels in the world. And you make this questioning comment because you can't stomach it. You can't stand my independence and it's my job to clear pebbles like you. I have achieved great things, I am a successful, rich, beautiful and moral girl and I deserve full respect, okay? Do you understand?

    • No. I respect people for doing an important thing which benefits society. Not random people for ordinary things. The word you’re probably looking for is acceptance. That is to accept your life choices. Which is ok. But either way I’m indifferent to your sexuality. I have zero interest in people’s sexuality unless I’m attracted to them and they give me the right vibes. But if you think you need praise for being a virgin you’re not getting any from me.

    • I shouldn't have responded to a simple and disrespectful man like you.

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  • Would more than likely be women giving you shit. Men prefer women with no past. It is a good sign

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