Almost all those same things could be said about me though and I'm a girl. I honestly don't think that being a female virgin is looked upon positively unless one is part of a religion that feels strongly about that.

I've read other people's opinions about how it wouldn't be expected that someone with my life experience and age would be a virgin (mid-20's, have a graduate degree etc. etc.). It would be weird. It says that I've never been in a relationship, socially awkward, and while I have a sex drive, I'm very sexually confused.

I know the original point of this thread was at what age is it weird to be a virgin, but I think the real question is what do us older virgins do to even get a chance at a relationship? How can we gain confidence, become less socially awkward, and become more comfortable with our sexuality if we're constantly getting kicked when we are down?

Dr. Skipper, even though I disagree with your attitude towards virgins, I understand where you're coming from. I used to feel the same way too. I'm not sure what changed in me, though (Note that I'm not saying that you need to change your opinion or anything!) but at some point I just didn't care anymore...I suppose realizing that no one's going to give me a chance now because I'm still a virgin. But, hey, I don't think I was ready...I probably won't be for a while. But I have to start somewhere...I personally believe that I will never get a chance unless I learn how to fake NOT being a virgin.

Another point to explore...how does one pretend to be something they're not in order to even get a chance to be in a relationship with someone? I realize how twisted that sounds, but for us virgins (male AND female), I don't think there's any other choice.