What do you think it'll be like to lose your virginity on your wedding night? Expecting a scene out of a romance novel, complete with an attentive husband, rose petals and a toe-curling orgasm?
If you're about to be married, now's a good time to remember you don't live on a movie screen. The first time you have sex can definitely be a precious bonding experience, but chances are it won't be perfect.
As California sexologist Isadora Alman warns, "The first time is often messy, can be painful and can be awkward."
But that doesn't mean you can't be a virgin when you walk down the aisle. A December study from the Journal of Family Psychology found that couples who waited for marriage rated the quality of their sex lives 15 percent higher than those who didn't.
