New relationship - do I mention my pretty much complete lack of experience?

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I wasn't sure whether to put this under Relationships or Sex but think this is probably the right place.

I am late 20s and have never had a serious relationship. Combination of reasons - dating people who I either realise aren't right for me, or being dumped by them, before the relationship progressed to a physical stage, insecurity etc. I don't have any archaic beliefs re "nice girls don't do that" etc, and wish I could be a free spirited as some of my friends, but for me to feel comfortable having sex I would want it to be in a relationship, iyswim.

In the early stages of a new relationship and things are looking good. I really like him (and also fancy him), we have lots in common etc. Things are progressing nicely , but I'm not sure how to discuss this. Does discussing it make too much of a deal of it, or actually is it sensible to mention it so he knows I don't have much in the way of practical experience?

I'm aware this makes me sound like a teenager, and promise that I'm the rest of my life I am a fully competent professional!

Yeah just let him know. If he is worth being with he won't care. Good luck in your relationship.

I think openness, honesty & the ability to communicate are the best basis for any relationship, especially a sexual one! Have the conversation- if your potential partner is worth hanging on to they will listen & take it in their stride

I can't see how it's an issue. I'm the same and have only had sex with men I've been in a relationship with.