Let's learn about how to do this the right safe way!

Know your body.
So you're finally ready to take the plunge and have sex. Make sure you feel comfortable with yourself and your body. Of course you're nervous but being comfortable with your body will make things a lot easier!

Know your partner.
Weather you have been dating them for a long time; or if you are just deciding to have sex with a close friend. Make sure you have a very open relationship and are open to talk about every awkward topic you can think of.

Know and discuss the risks.
STD's, pregnancy, and how having sex might affect your relationship. -even if it is just a one time thing-
*Are you going to get tested before or after you have sex?
*What precautions are you going to take against pregnancy?
*What would you do if you/your partner became pregnant?

Birth Control/Protection.
Condoms, Pills, and Dental Dams! Decide what you are going to use as a couple. Certain things aren't as effective as others, and some things take a month to take effect.. others need to be fitted by a doctor or can only be obtained with a prescription.
*Condoms may seem to ruin the moment at the beginning but once they are on you can hardly feel them and you will feel safer.
*Do not carry condoms in your wallet for an extended period of time; all the heat and the tight storage makes them wear down. BUT; if you only have a condom in your wallet it's better then nothing.. same goes for condoms being stored in cars.
*Condoms and Dental Dams for oral sex; you can get flavoured ones so you don't have to taste gross lube remember cold sores can spread to the genitals through unprotected oral sex.

Relax.
So you tensed up; ejaculated early; needed some lubrication; or just weren't ready.
That's fine! No one said when you decide to have sex you need to have it on a certain day; at a certain time; with lots of candles lit; or that is was going to be the most romantic thing ever.
It just happens! Just when it happens make sure you are prepared be safe and realize sex isn't everything in a relationship.
It's just one more step on the road of life. (No matter how dorky that sounds)