However, it’s possible that your first time won’t be nearly as smooth or well choreographed.įor many people, their first time is an awkward and somewhat uncomfortable affair. When you and your partner are figuring out how to have sex for the first time, you might believe that it will be as magical as it is often depicted in the movies. Using lubricant can make intercourse more comfortable and enjoyable. Engaging in plenty of foreplay can stimulate the vagina to become more lubricated. Friction during penetrative sex occurs when there isn’t enough vaginal lubrication to ease the entry of something entering your vagina. If you do feel pain, it is more than likely caused by friction.
What you might feel is a bit of discomfort because this experience is new to you. If you relax, feel comfortable, and pay attention to your body, there probably won’t be any pain. Much of the anxiety surrounding having sex for the first time is centered on whether it will hurt.
