a guy should feel like he hit the lottery

I should think there would be no turn off at all. I'm not sure about hitting the lottery (earlier answer). But I think he would know that he was dealing with a woman of good sense and taste.

Your own self-respect and dignity are more important than satisfying some person with "hot pants" for you. If Mr. Right doesn't come along until you're over 90, KEEP your virginity. Until the right guy comes along who will give the respect, attention, honor and love you earned and deserve, DON'T EVER let any guy put pressure on you to "give it up". And don't worry. When the right man comes along who will sweep you off your feet and treat you like the lady you deserve to be treated as, you'll know what to do and what not to do. In the meantime, there's nothing stopping you from reading about sex and what some men like and how to do whatever it is men like to do - and don't like to do. By the way, there's nothing saying you have to be heterosexual. You might prefer being a lesbian or bi-sexual. STILL keep your virginity until the right person comes along. Toro-poo-poo! Barbra Streisand ["b.s."] and all that other garbage. Thanks for asking your Q! I did my best to answer it. I hope the information helps. VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name! Sources: Some personal observations and opinions from a man who happens to be very straight, BUT who heard a few different views on the subjects I mentioned.

Excuse me...it's not all just about sex. If you care about someone, this shouldn't be a turn off.

He should appreaciate and respect a virgin. No matter what is the reason. I personnaly give high respect someone who decide to stay virgin till she get married. She or he has high moral standar. We need people with such attitude to create less problems in nowdays society.

Sex isn't about "knowing what to do". It's about being comfortable with the person you do it with whether you are married or not. There are no guide books for intimacy because it should be spontaneous and natural. Being a 25 year old virgin is nothing to be ashamed of or worried about. It's all a matter of personal choice and circumstances really. I'm a straight guy, and I think that is such a good thing to hear about a 25 year old woman nowadays.

I would not find lack of experience a turn off. but I can't speak for every guy

Nope... Most guys, I would think, would LOVE it... She's more "trainable" to what they like. (Sounds bad, but if/when it happens, you'll understand.) There's also no real reason you need to let anyone know, unless you feel you need to (say, you're getting ready to ... you know... and are scared - you shouldn't be - or they specifically ask). I'm sure, at your age you've seen SOME porn (whether you liked it or not), so you know what happens, what goes where, etc. AND, there's no reason to "give it away" just to be "rid of it". You will be much happier to find the right guy... someone you want to spend the rest of your life with. It would and should be a "gift" to someone you love and WANT to do it with. They will probably be happier, too. ;-)