“I genuinely believed that if two people kissed their tongues would get stuck together.”

I decided to round up some of the best answers:

1.

“That it lasts for hours (‘all night long’ is a drastically misleading expression).”

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u/Right-Ad8261

3.

“My first gf made me think women have an easy time reaching orgasm.

Boy, was I wrong.”

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u/toamnacri

“Even with the same partner, this can vary wildly.

Sometimes my wife has a hard time, other times it’s very easy for her.

Medication, mental health, stress levels, as well as other factors, can greatly affect this.”

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u/shadowgnome396

4.

“That men can get boners easily and all the time.

The first time I experienced a guy who had trouble getting an erection I was so confused.”

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Really affected my confidence and willingness to go out and date."

u/chanarang

6. u/Both_Plate7143

7.

“That it’s supposed to be spontaneous, passionate and perfect ‘if the feelings are right’.

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u/Ruggiard

9.

“you’re able to only finish once in your life.

u/ShadowEllipse

10.

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“That women don’t enjoy sex.

“Didnt believe it for long, but our Bible study leader told us that penises vibrated.”

u/Batticon

12.

“Itll always hurt a bit at first when he puts it in.

Thats not normal and I should have pushed for more lube and foreplay.”

u/penndelnj

13. u/FeeBiscuit

14.

“That sex in the shower is hot and steamy.

In reality, its awkward and water is not a lubricant.”

H/T tou/swarnava-duttaand AskReddit for having this discussion!

Note: All submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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