Dear Panel,

I am about to start a relationship with a nice guy, who is a couple of years older than me.

I have NO experience at all and I don't want to have sex with him, I am just looking for a little romance and affection. I'm afraid that when you start a relationship in general, there has to be sex in it. And I am totally not ready for this! Can I start any relationship with that in mind?

– Lotte

Female, age 19, Belgium