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Aderonke Ademefunade
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Overview
The Right Time To Have Your First Sexual Intercourse
Date: 1st February 2026
Topic: The Right Time To Have Your First Sexual Intercourse
Scripture:
"Now Adam had sexual relations with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When she gave birth to Cain, she said, “With the Lord’s help, I have produced a man!” Genesis 4:1
THE PURE WORD
The emotional part following premarital sex is often more complex than anticipated. Many people report feelings of regret, confusion, or emptiness rather than the intimacy and fulfillment they expected. This emotional dissonance occurs partly because sexual intimacy creates powerful biochemical bonds in the brain—oxytocin and vasopressin—designed to facilitate lasting attachment.
When these bonds form outside the security of lifelong commitment, they can lead to profound emotional vulnerability.
Women especially may experience feelings of being used or devalued when relationships don't progress as hoped after physical intimacy. Men, too, though less frequently discussed, often struggle with guilt, shame, or a sense that they've compromised their integrity. These emotional scars can accumulate with subsequent relationships, making it increasingly difficult to trust or form genuine emotional connections.
From a Christian perspective, the spiritual consequences are perhaps the most significant. Scripture describes sexual union as a profound mystery that creates "one flesh" between two people (Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31-32). This isn't merely poetic language—it reflects a spiritual reality where sexual intimacy creates a deep soul-level connection.
When this connection occurs outside God's intended context of marriage, it can create what might be described as spiritual fragmentation. Many Christians describe feeling distant from God, experiencing diminished sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's guidance, or struggling with prayer and worship. This isn't divine punishment but rather the natural consequence of acting contrary to how we were designed to function.
Confession:
I acknowledge that sex is a sacred act, designed by God for divine purposes. By His grace, I will honor and uphold its sanctity. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Credit: DAILY PURITY DIGEST
