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Posted on: 06/26/2010
Question
What are the normal symptoms after my first time? I know every one is different, but what should I feel besides guilt?
Answer
I am so sorry that what you feel is guilt. If you are sorry it happened, or it was nonconsensual, or unprotected, you can resolve to not let it happen that way again, help your partner with whatever after effects there are, and forgive yourself. Talk to someone you trust, too. You will be amazed how that helps.