I’ve Never Been in a Relationship—Why Do Guys Always Turn That Into That Question?"

I’ve never been in a relationship before, and while it’s not something I bring up right away, it eventually comes out when someone asks about my dating history. The moment I mention I’ve never been in one, the very next question from guys is almost always, “Are you a virgin?”

Don’t get me wrong—I understand some people ask because they’ve only been intimate with their partners, and maybe they’re just curious or trying to relate. But that doesn’t make the question feel any less invasive or uncomfortable, especially when we’re just getting to know each other.

Yeah, I do have my own regrets about certain choices I’ve made, but I can’t undo them, and having someone bring it up like that makes it feel even more awkward.

Has anyone else dealt with this? How do you handle these kinds of personal questions when they come out of nowhere? Is this just something I should expect, or am I crossing paths with the wrong people?