People say you’ll remember your first time because it’s awkward, but mine was unforgettable for a far worse reason—it ended with blood, panic, and multiple hospital visits. I was a late teen, unprepared, anxious, and unaware of what was about to happen when a boy I was dating booked a hotel room. There was no real communication, no foreplay, and no understanding of my body or boundaries, and it quickly went wrong. I share this as a cautionary tale, because better education and awareness could spare others from going through the same traumatic experience.
