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Losing your virginity is a big deal. Everyone imagines their first time having sex being a magical experience with someone they love. Unfortunately, Hollywood has painted an unrealistic picture of what it looks like to lose your virginity. For most people, their reality is quite different and consists of awkwardly fumbling for a condom, struggling to put it on, and when they finally manage, the whole thing is over within a matter of minutes (if that). People on Redditrevealed all the dirty, awkward, and surprising things that they discovered after the first time they had sex. These sound like more realistic versions of what losing your virginity is like—speaking for a friend, of course.

Having kids is a true blessing, but sometimes they can test our patience to unhealthy levels. For example, one thing that young children aren't so good at is understanding the value of money or valuables. So when they accidentally break something expensive or irreplaceable, unfortunately, you can't be too mad at them. Parents of Reddit have revealed the most expensive things their children ruined by mistake and I can only imagine the self-restraint they had to exercise in order to not kill their kids on the spot! 

Each week we collect the top weekly shower thoughts to give you the stimulation you need to keep your brain juices flowing. These are the most profound, in-depth insights from our generation's sharpest minds and the ideas that will blow your mind. OK, fine, that's a slight exaggeration. These are just the passing thoughts people had while taking a shower, sitting on the toilet, waiting for a bus, or spacing out on a bad date. But philosophers have to start somewhere. Right? So it might as well be in Shower Thoughts...

The concept of "masculinity" is one that triggers debates - everyone as an opinion on what it means and who is entitled to have an opinion on it. But men are speaking up, and a Reddit thread asking men to describe what makes them feel manly might just trigger some debate among you. Scroll through and hear it straight from men what exactly makes them feel like men...

Sometimes the least funny situations are the ones we laugh in the most. Whether it's nervous laughter or just a poorly judged situation, we've all laughed at inappropriate times. An AskReddit thread revealed some of the most inappropriate times people have laughed, and some of them are just too painful to read! 

When you think of wedding cakes, you probably picture beautifully iced white, floral creations. But some bakers have other ideas. These wedding cake fails will make you feel sorry for the couple getting married, the baker who created the horrors, and the guests who had to see them. And if these aren't proof that picture evidence is always crucial before you pay for a product, I don't know what is.

Each week we compile the top weekly shower thoughts and share these philosophical insights with you. These are the observations, ideas, and musings of this generation's most remarkable and greatest minds (aka, the average Joe). They will either blow your mind or make you roll your eyes. Scroll through this week's top shower thoughts and decide for yourself.

You think you know someone when you commit to sharing your life with them, but there are always a few surprises that get revealed along the way. One woman was horrified to discover that her husband doesn't change his underwear daily and often goes a few days before changing into a fresh pair. She posted her dilemma on Reddit, asking if she's missing something regarding male hygiene because she (rightly) finds her husband's habit somewhat disturbing. Most people reassured her that men and women share the same basic rules, including changing your underwear on a daily basis. Check out some of the responses to this poor woman's crisis.

Ladies, before tying the knot, it's essential to understand how much of a mommy's boy you're marrying and how healthy the dynamics of the family that you're marrying into are. If your future husband doesn't put you before his mom, sister, or other family members, then you might have a big issue with boundaries on your hands. One woman discovered this the hard way when she found her wedding dress missing from her closet. It turns out that her fiancé had taken the dress over to his mom's house, who was upset that she hadn't been part of the dress-buying process. His mom and sister then proceeded to try on the dress, stretching it out, so it no longer fitted the bride, and then refused to replace it. The understandably furious bride posted on Reddit's Am I The A-Hole, asking whether or not she was right to be upset at the evident lack of respect she was receiving from her fiancé and his family. The responses were unanimously telling her not to ignore the glaring red flags of lack of boundaries and walk away. Here is the story, with some of the best comments in response.

The division of labor at home is an essential discussion that couples need to have before moving in together or getting married. The boundaries of traditional gender roles are becoming more and more blurred, as two incomes become necessary for many families to survive. But, if you're a woman and you're in the position to be a stay-at-home mom, then that's not to say you've got the easy way out at all. Stay-at-home moms have it tough, and being able to count on your husband or partner for support when they get home from work is a crucial part of the role. One stay-at-home mom of four was so sick of her husband's lack of contribution to the housework or child-raising that she decided to boycott her 'duties' one weekend, spending the whole Saturday locked in a room, playing video games. Her husband was furious and even called his mom to complain, who then had a go at her DIL (hi, manchild!) The woman posted on Reddit's Am I The A-Hole, to get an outside perspective as to whether she was overacting or whether marriage counseling was the only thing that would save the marriage. Read through the comments, which are all pro-her. Her husband sounds unbearable and like he lives in the '50s.

The internet is full of people who make you say "WTF," and this guy is undoubtedly one of them. He posted on the subreddit Am I The A-Hole, explaining how he thought the surprise professional boudoir photos his wife had taken for him were "desperate" and indicative of the midlife crisis he suspected she was having. This absolute gem of a husband explained how his "aging" 41-year-old wife looks starkly different from "everybody else in our group of mid to late thirties people," adding, "Frankly I don't think the boudoir photos make her any more or less flattering... a quick glance at them did nothing for me."

Ummm, OK. First off, any change in appearance over two or three years at that age is negligible. Anyone sensible knows that. So, this guy's delusional views on what women should look like are already painting a picture of the type of person he is. Secondly, his poor wife, who quite clearly feels insecure about her body (probably because of her dckwad of a husband who makes her feel like total sht), was looking for a confidence boost. His reaction is at best indifferent, and at worst, feeding and magnifying all her insecurities, making her feel like total sht. As you probably guessed, Redditors unanimously voted him an a*hole. Please scroll down for his story and to see the comments people left him. Spoiler: they didn't hold back.

Sometimes in life, you get faced with questions for which there are no right answers. These impossible hypotheticals force you between a rock and a hard place and can make life pretty awkward. For example, when your husband asks you if you'd stay married to him if he got a sex change. I mean, what does one even say to that? If you stay with him, you're forced to stay married to someone you're no longer attracted to. If you bail, then is it really true love?

I know I'd be out, but if you'd stay with him, props to you, my friend, because that is some deeply serious love and commitment. One woman posted her predicament on the subreddit Am I The A-Hole to see how other people would react to her awkward position. The majority of users reassured her that she wasn't the a**hole, saying that her husband was either about to come out as trans or was a highly manipulative individual. Read through her predicament and then see if you agree with the comments.

Welcome to this week's collection of the best Shower Thoughts our fellow humans have come up with over the past seven days. Delve deep into the average Joe's minds for some philosophical insights that will most likely, not inspire you. Here are this week's top shower thoughts. 

Everyone has secrets; it's what makes life interesting. But sometimes, the way a secret is revealed can be more scandalous than the secret itself. One woman, who only found that her husband was having an affair when his mistress showed up at his funeral, pregnant, turned to the subreddit Am I The A-Hole for advice.

She explained how, out of the goodness of her heart, she "Agreed to set up a trust for the child for college and agreed to let them live in one of my rental properties in a good area rent-free until her child was 18." Now that the child is 18, she demands that the mom pays rent or moves out. Her deceased husband's family tells her that she is unfair and still owes the woman and her child money. She feels otherwise. Redditors agreed with her and claimed that she had been more than generous. What do you think?

A woman posted a question on the Reddit group, Am I The A-hole, asking if she's in the wrong for hacking into her mom's Instagram account after suspecting that her mom gossiped about the "high-profile family" her daughter nannies for, to her friend. The woman explains that this was a direct violation of the NDA that her family had to sign when she started the job, which was in place to protect the family she works for. All for the sake of bragging to her friend. Upon finding out that she hacked into the account, her mom lost it, telling her daughter that she invaded her privacy. The internet jumped to the nanny's defense, whose job, reputation, and livelihood were now at risk. They claimed that her mom was manipulating the situation and gaslighting her daughter when she held her accountable for her actions.

Read the story below and see if you agree with Redditors' comments, who sympathized with her. Then, check out the last comment, where the OP explains what she will do to rectify the situation.

Each week, we collect the top weekly shower thoughts for you to ponder over. These are the nuggets of wisdom that the average Joe has come up with while standing in the shower, sitting on the toilet, or walking the dog, just thinking about life and their own existence. We love sharing them with you because everyone deserves to have access to the greatest minds of this generation. Because who needs Voltaire, Socrates and Plato, when you have shower thoughts?