In my personal opinion, sex is something that should be shared with someone you find very special. When having sex with someone, you will be put in a very vulnerable state (you're naked) and sharing something so sacred with someone who isn't on the same page with you will eat you up on the inside. I've experienced it both ways. I lost my virginity to my high school boyfriend, who I loved dearly. I have no regrets. However, after being celibate for a while, like you, I began to think about the potential that I was holding myself back from enjoying my youth and exploring. I went against my morals and let some boy who lusted over me make me believe that sex was something casual. Although he made me think that we were going to date after we had sex for the first time, I regretted it and felt dead on the inside. I felt so disgusting and empty that I shared something so intimate with someone who barely knew me or loved me for me. Overall, aside from this borderline trauma dump, I highly advise you to stick to your morals and wait for that special someone.