You froshies might think that university is about getting shit-faced and having uber amounts of sex. Sorry to break it to you, but residence life is not quite this exciting.

Drinking and sex may be part of your university experience, but it isn’t always easy. Most of you will undoubtedly come across the issue of sex, specifically having sex for the first time!

Here are a few commonly held perceptions of how people ‘pop their cherry.’

The Romantics version: The first time should be magical, with someone that you feel comfortable with. There should be a bed, rose petals and preferably Enya playing in the background. The fantastic movie-like scenario will unfold into an un-painful, completely pleasurable, life-long relationship.

The Realists version: After the first time, the girl is expected to ‘put-out’ on command. Your virginity has disappeared and you are deemed a slut. These are the girls who take off their shirts at parties, get superbly drunk and beer-goggled for all the uni-browed, braces strapped, track-pant wearing boys out there who just need to get some. These boys are suddenly high-fived afterward, but are shown longing for another virgin: the sweet, innocent, giggling girl that comes holding doves and has a trail of lilies following her.

So what happens after the momentous act? Here is the typical reaction that ladies will have after losing their virginity: “Oh. That’s it?”

Then, unless you are bridled with pain, you will want to do it again immediately as it probably only lasted ten seconds.

Here is some advice before you do the deed:

Boys: Go slow! In every way possible. I know it’s flipping exciting, but this is the bet tip I can give you.

Girls: Yeah, it may hurt. But trust me, a Brazilian wax hurts more and that junk is self-inflicted. Most importantly, stop worrying. Yes! Do you know how long people have been having sex for? Forever. Life goes on, literally.

Use protection and have fun!