Girls at my high school used to lie about their sex lives all the time. I used to think that most teenagers wanted to seem more experienced, but with all the news about Sarah Palin’s daughter possibly giving birth in secret last year (who’s pregnant for sure this time) it looks like the Virginity Olympics are back on.

Sure, there are girls who lie about how far they’ve gone and how many they’ve had. But there seems to be a group of ladies who are hell bent on keeping their reputations intact, going as far as lying to even their closest friends about their non-existent sex lives.

The Sex Ed Guru Says: "There’s an interesting thought! Why so much pressure for females to be “pure?” If they are honestly “pure,” then good for them! There’s nothing wrong with waiting! But if they have had sex, no need to lie about it, especially if that may prevent you from seeing a doctor about sexual health concerns!

Apparently the competition is the only thing getting stiffer and the competitors know that virgins seem to get away with a lot more in life: society always praises “the good girls” and they never die in horror movies.

The Sex Ed Guru Says: "You can say that again!"

“I don’t use tampons. Don’t know how and don’t want to.”

The Sex Ed Guru Says: "Virginity is not a medical term. It’s a personal term, and using tampons is not an indicator that you’ve never had sex before."

“Well, I didn’t try out for cheerleading because the splits are bad for you.”

The Sex Ed Guru Says: "The hymen in females may be broken from physical activity such as sports, but it’s not bad for you. Plus, some girls are born without a hymen."

“I won’t eat breadsticks because they look like you know whats.”

The race to out-virginize each other has become ridiculous. It’s become a game to see who can scream “eww!” the loudest when seeing pictures of celebrity crotches in magazines.

The Sex Ed Guru Says: "There is no scientific evidence out there to suggest that “virgins” scream louder when they have sex for the first time. It’s a man-made myth! And perhaps a woman-made myth too!"

After so many people have sacrificed everything to make sure we don’t feel guilty about our choices, it’s a damn shame that feeling dishonest has become trendy. I’m not saying you should advertise your private life in the school paper. But facing the truth and being honest about it seems like the best way to honor yourself, whether you’ve had many partners or none at all. There’s no disgrace in respecting your body and soul. Maybe we should have a gold medal for that.

The Sex Ed Guru Says: "YES!"