I hadn’t realised this was a rule or expectation. If it is, then clearly I’ve been living under a rock; a very comfortably sheltered rock that I will never apologise for living under.

I’m very inexperienced for my age. When I have tried to ask questions about things, or share my opinions on the subjects of intimacy and sex, people seem to find it hard to believe that I’ve not done this or that and so therefore I must be lying or looking for attention.

Being genuine and open to others only seems to get harder as people grow colder, ignorant and judgmental.

I guess if you don't follow some sort of "normal", you'll always be a target.