The average age at which people lose their virginity varies depending on the study, but most sources suggest that the average age is around 17 years old. However, it is important to note that there is no right or wrong age to lose your virginity, and the only factors that matter when it comes to having sex for the first time is that both you and your partner are ready. It is also worth noting that the number of sexually active teens is consistently declining, with more teens putting off sex than ever before. According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, survey respondents who lost their virginity “late”—a mean age of 22.