People often don’t feel comfortable talking about two things: money and sex. The topic of sex can be especially awkward when the v-word is brought up. Virginity carries a different connotation for every one and some choose not to talk about it in fear of being judged by their peers.
Many have heard of the term “hookup culture,” which encourages casual sexual encounters, but what is “virgin culture?” Ivana Nguyen talks to students about virginity and what the big V is all about.
Photograph by Katie Antonsson