This is an issue of the heart and of personal preference to me. Everyone, whether they realize it or not, has a relationship with our Ultimate Father God. They may not realize anything about this relationship, but hopefully it has some control over their behaviors. If you think you do not have it, put yourself close to death and realize whom you call upon to get you out of deathly trouble. I'm most sorry to say that is when people pray the most. *It's not shameful to be a virgin at any age* Example, Catholic Nuns, Sisters of Holy organizations and so on, and many functional women in the churches. I think most Men appreciate virgins more, but for the dignity of herself and not any calling of the wild. I'd trust a virgin more I think and I'd help her to understand her body and what is right for her. Many young women are so abused sexually this day and time, and to me this is the real Crime! If I ever caught anyone at rape, he'd die beneath my hands, this I promise you! The same goes for anyone molesting children. Children are sacred to me, as are virgins, and other men's wives. I hold them all in the highest regard, right up there with the women of the Church. So, all in all, when a woman wants to end her virginity is up to her, but were I her, I wouldn't, at least not until I knew beyond a doubt, that the man and the time were right for me! Just one man's opinion.... Ray.