However, no matter how hard scientists and specialists in the field struggle, there was no way to find an unambiguous answer to this question. The main criterion, according to many doctors, is not the time, but the readiness of the girl herself, both physical and moral.
According to statistics, at present the average age of loss of virginity in the world is 18 years. Of course, this is only statistics, in fact, millions of girls begin to have sex much earlier. But doctors warn that the early onset of sexual activity at times increases the risk of developing inflammatory diseases of the genital area. It's all about anatomy. The hymen plays the role of a kind of barrier designed to protect the young organism from infections until the protective flora of the vagina is formed. Another risk, which is most often not thought of by young girls who decided to become adults, is the possibility of traumatizing the vaginal epithelium, which is still very thin.
If we talk about the upper age limit, that is, when it will be "too late" to lose virginity, then this border is not defined, however, according to some doctors, the hymen with time loses its elasticity, and its rupture will be very painful. However, this point of view is far from unambiguous - many experts believe that the density of the hymen depends only on the individual structure of the organism of each woman.
As for not the medical, but the psychological aspect, it is worth remembering that the loss of virginity is a very important stage in the life of every woman. It is from the first experience that her further sexual life depends, since at that moment the woman's sensuality is born. And if from this point of view to ask the question, what affects the age of loss of virginity, then the answer will be unambiguous: age affects the entire further sex life. After all, with age, responsibility is acquired, a more serious attitude towards sex. Young schoolgirls, as a rule, do not think about the consequences, take this step out of interest or under pressure from the partner. At the same time, they often are not ready for it, as a result they have only negative associations associated with sexual intercourse, which can leave a deep imprint in the further adult life.
Another important point for a successful "first time" is the choice of a partner. Of course, an experienced man knows best how to behave with a girl, how to relax and excite her. However, it often happens that absolutely inexperienced couples, but lovingly affectionate each other, can perfectly cope with this task, acting slowly, gently and affectionately. Whatever it was, it's important not to forget that for the first time you can get pregnant or get infected, so you can not forget about protection.
An important issue, tormenting inexperienced women, is the morbidity of the procedure itself. The emergence of this myth is due to the fact that a girl who has got used to believe that losing her virginity is very painful, involuntarily the muscles of the vagina are contracted, and this, in turn, prevents the entry of the penis and causes pain. The council in this case can only be one - to relax as much as possible, to get excited as much as possible and not to rush.
So, it is very difficult to give an answer to the question when to become an adult. Each girl is individual, and in resolving this issue you must rely, first of all, on feelings.