is it important?

Well yeah, for some girls, Virginity is very important and they want to give that to their husband on their first night, that would be romantic though it will be painful for you somehow, but still romantic. But actually most of the guys and count me in, who doesn't prefer to have a virgin wife, as long as i love the girl. Virginity is not important for me and for some guys, but for some guys looking forward to have virgin girls.

I never had views about a right 'age' as such to lose my virginity, but I knew that it wasn't all about necessarily being in love, or being married or whatever. It didn't have to be by candlelight and all that stuff that a lot of people think is what a 'first time' should be. My boyfriend and I ended up losing our virginity to one another at 16 years old (legal age of consent in Australia), after a lot of discussion, and because we actually are in love, as well as being comfortable and trusting with touch. If he and I had not gotten together, I would be happy to remain a virgin until such a time that I felt comfortable and ready.

I think it varies from person to person and thats how it should be..I personally was NOT a virgin when I got married...of course I didnt get married til I was in my 30s but regardless, holding on to my virginity if it'd been possible (for me it wasnt) I doubt I'd do...

I agree that the wedding night should be special Which is exactly why I think that you should not be a virgin for it. Virginity is little more than ignorance and inexperience, and I'm sorry, but there's nothing romantic about the bumbling nervousness of a virgin. When I lost mine is was special to me, but it was not my wedding night and I'm very glad for it. Now we're free to enjoy or wedding night and honeymoon without being shy or nervous and we know what each other likes so we can enjoy it even more.

for me it's not important because in a relationship the important thing is you have respect, love, and trust to the person you love..nowadays, virginity is not a big deal, as long as the two person are in love with each other, still the romance is there..

I agree, I feel your virginity should be expressed with the person you are truly in love with and be in the most perfect setting. I was fortunate to have that. But its not easy especially with all the crazy emotions you go through as a teenager. But it was such a memorable experience that I don't regret the way it was and was happy that I waited.

Nope. I'm not a virgin can't you tell? I look at it like this. Would you buy a car without test driving it first? I think it's a huge double standard. I'm assuming you're a female. Yes there are male virgins but it's not as common. Why is female virginity placed so much higher than male virginity? Females are (were) expected to be virgins but the males could do whatever they want. Does that make any sense at all? It doesn't to me.