It takes a lot to get passed the peer pressure to get a boyfriend.

As long as you don't pass up really great chances, or become afraid/embarrassed to lose your reputation for innocence in the future, in order to "stick to your guns" you'll be fine.

okay you are just bragging about how fantastic you are hahaha

i dont really think anyone can really understand how you feel besides yourself. all my friends are the same way while i just hang back and dont get all mixed up in the nonsense. i miss having connections from time to time but at the same time friends are always bitching about their disasters. blah..

Don't let it bother you.  I've been through that.  You're doing the right thing.

You should probably tell your friends to lay off. I mean, when it comes to things like this, people won't listen until you just spit it out. You can't beat around the bush in these situations. You just have to tell them that you're sick and tired of listening to their "advice." 

i'm like that too. except the guys here suck, so it's worse for me cos all the guys i get set up with r disgusting :S

Being prude is not even close to a bad thing. Try explaining to them that it is your decision, and that sex is something you want to have when it's the right time for you, not the right time for everyone else.

Honestly, more power to you!

You know what?  You are the epitome of the strong individual I imagined when I was writing my blogs about people who make their decisions and stick to them.  Good for you and stay strong!

There's absolutely nothing wrong with being "prude".  More often than not it's a sign of how much you respect yourself to not throw yourself at the first person who shows you attention because "everyone else is doing it". 

As for getting your friends off your back, ignore them.  They'll give up and move on to their next victim eventually.  If it's as bothersome as it sounds, you can always try having a sit down talk with them...and smack them upside the head if they refuse to listen to you.  It's your life and you aren't their plaything.

That's some admirable commitment. Honestly, it depends slightly on the age range of your friends, as well as their mental age range. But in the end, real friends won't force you into something you don't wish to take part in (group sex for the win!), and will respect your decisions.

It doesn't sound like they're very supportive of you. If it continues, I'd consider dropping ties quickly, to preserve your own sanity.

Sounds like you're a strong person, don't give in to the temptation.  The only question I have is if you are trying to be a prude, or is that really just the way you are.  If that is the way you're, then there is nothing wrong with it.  If not, then there is no reason why you should hold up such fake image.

Stick to your convictions - you're doing the right thing!

Like you, I swore I would never even kiss a guy till I was sure we were both serious about each other & all that. Unfortunately, I didn't keep that resolution. But that, to me, is but a minor setback in my determination to keep my virginity till I am married.

If your friends can't accept & respect you for who you are & what you stand for, then I'm not sure you should continue being friends with them. I'm personally grateful that while many of my friends have lifestyles that are largely different from mine, they don't try to push their beliefs on me or make fun of me for being a virgin (not that it's something I'd be ashamed of in the first place).

I recently decided to cut a friend out of my life for good because he had been insulting me for the choices I make, telling me that he knew my beliefs were messed up. He didn't even respect me as a friend, so I decided that I could do without him in my life.

So, hang in there! Stay strong. :)

I go on the occasional date, but like you, I am not looking for a relationship.  Between a full time job, going to school full time, a dance team, and being an Air Force Reservist, I don't have much free time either.  I always tell people that I GENUINELY like being single.  Why tie myself to just one guy when there are so many I could be playing with instead (not necessarily in a sexual way)?  I joke about it, mostly.  That's usually the best way I've found to handle it.  They all know I'm the independent, goal-oriented one, so they let me be for the most part.  But like I said before, if all else fails, joke about it!  If they see you have a good sense of humor about the whole thing, they'll usually leave you alone.