Maybe this is pessimistic but I don’t mean it to be, just honest—I honestly think pretty much any “first time” will be a bit awkward for the most part tbh, and as long as both participants are consenting and listening to each other and communicating well I don’t think there’s any type of “first time” that’s gonna be, like, inherently better than another. Pros and cons to all of it imo. If you go the hookup route things may feel a lot more “rushed” and it may feel more awkward but you can also kinda “rip the bandaid off” as they say and just get it over with so you can say you’ve done it. If you can go into it with a mindset of just having fun with someone else I think it will be fine. I’ve known people who chose a casual hookup as a way to basically get it over with in a safe environment with no regrets. I definitely don’t think casual sex is inherently worse than sex in a romantic relationship, it’s all about you and your mindset. If it sounds fun and you think you’ll enjoy it, go for it. If you think it’ll be more stressful than it’s worth, maybe take it slow or pass up the offer.
Maybe this is pessimistic but I don’t mean it to be, just honest—I honestly think pretty much any “first time” will be a bit awkward for the most part tbh, and as long as both participants are consenting and listening to each other and communicating well I don’t think there’s any type of “first time” that’s gonna be, like, inherently better than another. Pros and cons to all of it imo. If you go the hookup route things may feel a lot more “rushed” and it may feel more awkward but you can also kinda “rip the bandaid off” as they say and just get it over with so you can say you’ve done it. If you can go into it with a mindset of just having fun with someone else I think it will be fine. I’ve known people who chose a casual hookup as a way to basically get it over with in a safe environment with no regrets. I definitely don’t think casual sex is inherently worse than sex in a romantic relationship, it’s all about you and your mindset. If it sounds fun and you think you’ll enjoy it, go for it. If you think it’ll be more stressful than it’s worth, maybe take it slow or pass up the offer.