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‘I didn’t have sex until I was 37 years old’
Joseph didn't lose his virginity or engage in romantic relationships until he was 37.
Joseph (not his real name) texted ѿý Radio 5 live to say that he became lonely and depressed because he didn’t have an intimate relationship with a woman till his late 30s.
Speaking to ѿý 5 live’s Anna Foster, Joseph, whose words are spoken by an actor, explains how he looks back on his youth with “a sense of grieving”.
This clip is originally from The Emma Barnett Show on 10 May 2018.
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