Losing your virginity is one of those incidents in life that you will more than likely never forget about. For some people, it is an amazing experience with the person that will go on to be their soulmate but, for the majority of us, it's an awkward, fumbly and sticky encounter that leaves you feeling a little disappointed.

A large part of your early teenage years is spent panicking about losing your v plates. Watching pornography does nothing to help the fear, with you feeling like you have to be able to perform all the positions and manoeuvres that you see them doing. Of course, you won't perform like a porn star on your first time. Luckily, the people of Reddit have congregated to reveal the 13 things that they wish they had known before they did the deed.

1. Keep going

"If she gets really excited or seems like she is really enjoying what you are doing don't change a f*cking thing."

2. Enjoy yourself

"Have fun and don't worry too much. You're both there to enjoy yourselves."

3. Silence is not a good thing

"Be vocal. So many guys make absolutely no noise in bed and it's weird. You want us to moan, we want it too, it's hot."

4. Who the hell is that prepared?

"Keep unscented baby wipes in your bag. If you know you're going to get some, do a quick wipe of both regions. You'll thank me later."

5. It can be a messy affair

"Always have a towel handy for afterwards. It's pretty much good advice if it's your first time or your hundredth time."

6. Once you pop...

"Bring multiple condoms. You may not last long the first time but you'll want to go again."

7. It'll be over before you know it

"Odds are pretty good you're not going to be a 60-minute man on your first go-round. If you are, congratulations."

8. It's not the end of the world

"Stop worrying. she isn't going to stop talking to you if you nut too fast. At worst she thinks its cute and takes it as a challenge to work with you til you're better."

9. Don't be silly, wrap your...

"Wear a f***ing condom!"

10. Don't start

"You and me were just mammals so let's do it like they do on the discovery channel."

11. The internet can be deceptive

"Don't think you need to perform like a pornstar. Because even pornstars don't perform like pornstars."

12. Prepare yourself physically

"Stretch. Nothing more mood-killing than crying about a cramp."

So there you have it - unsurprisingly, sex is about communication and having a good time. Who would've known, huh?

Losing your virginity is one of those incidents in life that you will more than likely never forget about. For some people, it is an amazing experience with the person that will go on to be their soulmate but, for the majority of us, it's an awkward, fumbly and sticky encounter that leaves you feeling a little disappointed.

A large part of your early teenage years is spent panicking about losing your v plates. Watching pornography does nothing to help the fear, with you feeling like you have to be able to perform all the positions and manoeuvres that you see them doing. Of course, you won't perform like a porn star on your first time. Luckily, the people of Reddit have congregated to reveal the 13 things that they wish they had known before they did the deed.

1. Keep going

"If she gets really excited or seems like she is really enjoying what you are doing don't change a f*cking thing."

2. Enjoy yourself

"Have fun and don't worry too much. You're both there to enjoy yourselves."

3. Silence is not a good thing

"Be vocal. So many guys make absolutely no noise in bed and it's weird. You want us to moan, we want it too, it's hot."

4. Who the hell is that prepared?

"Keep unscented baby wipes in your bag. If you know you're going to get some, do a quick wipe of both regions. You'll thank me later."

5. It can be a messy affair

"Always have a towel handy for afterwards. It's pretty much good advice if it's your first time or your hundredth time."

6. Once you pop...

"Bring multiple condoms. You may not last long the first time but you'll want to go again."

7. It'll be over before you know it

"Odds are pretty good you're not going to be a 60-minute man on your first go-round. If you are, congratulations."

8. It's not the end of the world

"Stop worrying. she isn't going to stop talking to you if you nut too fast. At worst she thinks its cute and takes it as a challenge to work with you til you're better."

9. Don't be silly, wrap your...

"Wear a f***ing condom!"

10. Don't start

"You and me were just mammals so let's do it like they do on the discovery channel."

11. The internet can be deceptive

"Don't think you need to perform like a pornstar. Because even pornstars don't perform like pornstars."

12. Prepare yourself physically

"Stretch. Nothing more mood-killing than crying about a cramp."

So there you have it - unsurprisingly, sex is about communication and having a good time. Who would've known, huh?