A new article by the Media Psychology and Media Design Group at TU Ilmenau provides a comprehensive overview of the current research on the topic of "first sex." Through a narrative literature review, the article summarizes key definitions, theories, and findings related to sexual debut. It highlights how factors such as age, relationship context, and sexual knowledge and attitudes shape the experience and consequences of first sex. Cultural influences, including media portrayals of sexual initiation, also play an important role. The article offers practice-oriented, empirically grounded insights for professionals working in sexual education and health services.
- Döring, N., Shevtsova, A., & Schumann-Doermer, C. (2025). The Sexual Debut: Definitions, Theories, and Findings.Zeitschrift für Sexualforschung, 38(04), 208–222. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2725-1092