Mostly, though, it's hard to imagine what sex will actually be like when it happens — beyond what you learned in sex education class. That's why we talked to 24 people to find out exactly what first time sex was like, and what they wished they'd known going in. Before we dive into their real-life experiences, let's set the record straight: Below are some of the most common questions people ask about virginity. What does losing your virginity mean? For many people, the idea of virginity is tied to penis-in-vagina intercourse. But that leaves out a whole group of people who aren't even interested in this type of sex.