How the 'virginity myth' is harming our sex lives
In some cultures, it can be a positive thing to 'lose' your virginity. In other cultures, it is extremely taboo. However, one thing many cultures share is the view that first-time sex is an important milestone – but should it be?
Sophia Smith Galer, journalist and author of Losing It: Sex Education for the 21st Century, debunks the 'virginity myth'. She argues that by rethinking the way we talk about our earliest sexual experiences we can improve our sex lives.
Video by Florence Craig
Camera: Dan John
Animation: Andrew Dittmann
