Okay, so, “should I buy condoms as a virgin?” That was the question I Googled like a year ago, maybe more. Looking back, it feels kinda silly, but hey, everyone starts somewhere, right?
The Initial Panic:
First off, I was stressing. Big time. I knew I wanted to, you know, eventually. And I didn’t want to be caught off guard like some kinda idiot. So, the idea popped in my head: better safe than sorry, right? But then the questions started piling up.
- What if the cashier judges me?
- What size do I even get? I had absolutely no clue!
- Is it weird to just…buy them and have them sitting around?
Seriously, my brain was a mess. I ended up chickening out like five times before I actually went to the store.
Operation: Pharmacy Run
So, I finally decided to bite the bullet. I planned my strategy. Went to a bigger pharmacy, figuring it’d be less likely the cashier would give a damn. Grabbed some deodorant, toothpaste, you know, the usual “I’m not just here for condoms” stuff. Wandered around the condom aisle for a solid ten minutes, pretending to read labels. I was sweating. Seriously.
The Selection Process:
The choices! Oh my god, the choices! Ribbed, flavored, extra thin, magnum…it was like a foreign language. I ended up grabbing a pack of the standard, regular-sized ones. Figured I couldn’t go too wrong with that, right? Plus, there was a “for beginners” label on one, so I grabbed that too. No shame. Zero. Absolutely.
Checkout Anxiety:
Standing in line was brutal. I swear the cashier was giving me the side-eye. Maybe she wasn’t, but that’s how it felt. She scanned everything, didn’t say a word. Paid, grabbed the bag, and practically ran out of there. It was a success, I guess?
The Aftermath:
Got home, hid the condoms in a drawer. And then…nothing. They just sat there. For months. Every time I opened the drawer, I’d see them and feel a mix of anticipation and “what the hell am I doing?”
The Actual Use (Finally!):
Okay, so fast forward to actually needing them. Thank god I had them. Seriously. It saved a ton of stress and awkwardness. Being prepared made a huge difference, and it was way better than having to make some desperate, last-minute run to the store.
The Verdict:
Yes, buy condoms even if you’re a virgin. Here’s why:
- Peace of mind: Knowing you’re prepared is a huge weight off your shoulders.
- It’s responsible: Seriously, practice safe sex. Always.
- Avoid awkwardness: Trust me, you don’t want to be scrambling for them when the moment arrives.
Don’t stress about the cashier, the size (start with regular), or anything else. Just do it. You’ll thank yourself later. Trust me. And hey, worst case scenario, they expire. Big deal. You learned something, and you were prepared. That’s what matters.
