I went through something similar when I was your age. It’s one of those things that’s hard for anyone to understand unless they’ve lived it. First, I want to say be careful with certain practices like jelqing, as they can be dangerous.
Years ago, I struggled with insecurity about my body. A lot of it came from memes and online conversations that created a fear of judgment.
That fear extended to things like worrying I wouldn’t find a condom that fit. I remember buying one for the first time around 18 and feeling relieved that it worked perfectly fine.
When I entered my first sexual relationships, the anxiety was still there. Instead of letting it show, I leaned into a sense of presence and masculine energy. If you haven’t already, working out can help build that grounded confidence.
I also became very aware of the mental and spiritual side of things I realized that fixating on a fear would only invite it, so I made a point to clear my mind of those thoughts.
I approached sexuality more as connection than just a physical act. Because of that, I was able to be fully present, and intimacy felt natural rather than mechanical. In my experiences, I never encountered the rejection I had feared.
Instead, the feedback I received was overwhelmingly positive sometimes to a degree that surprised me. But I also made a point not to seek validation by asking “was it good.” That’s just a personal preference; I preferred to let things be the way they want to be.
There was a time later on when old insecurities resurfaced, especially during a period where my confidence was still solidifying. I ended up in a situation where a girl making fun of my P**** using a fake account, with an intent of hurting my confidence and rather than feeling hurt by it, I made screenshot of that and sent it to the two girls that i was sure it is one of them. Both i broke up with them few days/weeks before receiving the message. And i was sure it is one of them.
None of them admitted sending it, both backed, both was ready to get back with me, but both had tendency of general disrespect not meeting the respect standard i command. So i moved on.
A few things I learned along the way:
- Be mindful of who you enter into relationships with. It helps to be with someone whose emotional rhythm and values align with yours.
-Never bring up your insecurities as if they’re a problem to solve carry yourself with quiet confidence.
-Early on, it may be better to be with someone who approaches intimacy as something meaningful rather than routine. When someone has had many disconnected experiences, the dynamic can feel different less present. That’s not about you; it’s just human nature. But because of your sensitivity, it’s easy to misinterpret it as a reflection of your own worth.
Ultimately, what I feared never came true. The experiences I had didn’t match the stories I had built up in my head. The real work was in letting go of those stories and showing up fully present.