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Reader Questions: Sex on My Wedding Night

Monday April 27, 2009
Madison writes:
Help! I'm nervous about my wedding night. Because I recommitted myself to virginity, my husband-to-be and I have never had sex together before. I'm worried that it won't be any good, or that it will be awkward and weird. It's been a long time! Do you have any advice??
Relax! It's not such a big secret that lots of people have exhausted new spouses who fall asleep on them, or situations where nerves get in the way. This doesn't have to be the best sex of your life, but it should be one of the best evenings of your life. Do you understand the difference? Spend the time together engaging in a little foreplay, reminiscing about your favorite parts of the day, and enjoying each other's company. Then let what happens happen! For more specific tips, check out 10 Sex Tips for a Magical Wedding Night and Sex Tips for Virgins on their Wedding Night. Good luck!

Comments

May 1, 2007 at 9:15 pm
(1) Andrea says:

My husband and I waited until our wedding night to have sex. I am so happy we did. I still remember standing before him and repeating a line from my wedding vows “Today I give myself to you in marriage” then I slipped off my dress. I was so nervous I was shaking. It was a very special event that I will always treasure.

But… don’t be disappointed if the first time is not what you thought it would be. Remember it takes a few times to get to understand each other’s wants and needs.

Good luck!

October 12, 2007 at 12:23 pm
(2) mary hazel says:

How can I find info on decorating an arch for a wedding? The picture on the arch box is not what I am looking for. Thanks.

November 8, 2007 at 1:45 pm
(3) Kevin Boxall says:

My wife and I hired a male escort to join us on our wedding night. Yhe sight of this very well endowed young man making love to my new bride in her wedding dress was amazing!!!

November 11, 2007 at 8:02 pm
(4) Custom Wedding Stamps says:

I don’t know of to many people that can HONESTLY say that the sex they had on their wedding night was the best. If they can then I am happy for them, but the majority of the people I know including myself look back on that night and still giggle about all the silly things that happened. You have your entire life together to develop a perfect sex life just relax, be happy. Enjoy the memories of the wonderful day you just spent together for that was the “FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE”

May 7, 2009 at 10:51 am
(5) Atheist says:

If christians had sex before marriage this question would be irrelevant. They’re very quick to dismiss parts of the bible that are not fitting with modern society so why not sex. I mean, vicars can be gay these days. Christianity is obviously quite malleable so bend the rules and get some practise in before the big night.

September 17, 2009 at 4:32 pm
(6) leema says:

the best thing is to relax and go with the flow, i was nervous on my wedding night, but when we came alone i forgot bout it, we just chatted all night and made each other feel relaxed. we didnt even have sex, but it was the best night of my life.

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