Hi Doc, I do realize how ridiculous this question is going to sound, but stick with me, for a second. I’m a 27 year old male, that is single and never had a relationship in his life. As I was reading in your archives, about all the usual stuff like how to meet women, talking…
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How Do I Cope With Being An Awkward Teen Virgin?
Dear Dr. NerdLove, I am a 14-year-old high school girl who is a virgin, and I have been feeling insecure about this fact for some time. I am also insecure about my past (and present) as a friendless awkward person. I have always been a very shy person who has struggled to make friends. For…
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Help, I’m A Virgin and It’s Ruining My Love Life!
Dear Dr. NerdLove: First off, thank you for all the help! Your writing is exactly what so many people need to hear compared to the baseline internet dating advice. It has let me make immense strides with myself. I would not be having this issue without you; I would be 10 steps further back. There…
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How Do I Know I’m Not Becoming An Incel?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: First off, I’ve been following you for a while and, as far as I’m concerned, nobody else on the internet can destigmatize male virginity as well as you can. With that said, I think that the line between an incel and a sexually frustrated men is very thin, and all over the…
How Do I Stop Feeling Ashamed of Being A Virgin?
Dear Dr. NerdLove: I came across one of blog forums, and thought it may be beneficial to reach out to you. I’ve been getting a lot of shit from my family, mainly siblings and stepmom, about still being a virgin. I’m a 19 year old male coming from an extremely religious household. I was super…
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Can You Ever Be Friends With An Ex?
Dr. Nerdlove, I need your full, honest opinion if I should continue to remain just friends with this guy (Let’s call him “A”). Let me give you a backstory (I apologize in advance for the length): “A” and I met through mutual friends when we were teenagers and were instantly drawn to one another emotionally…