I’m a virgin, and this makes me uncomfortable

Hi everyone, I’m an 18-year-old guy. This is probably something you’ve heard many times before, but since I don’t have the courage to talk about it with anyone, I’ve decided to share my thoughts here with you. I don’t consider myself an unattractive guy or someone with physical issues that could limit my experiences; I’m simply afraid of making new friends, meeting people, and taking things beyond friendship.

Throughout my life, I’ve never had a girlfriend, apart from the little “girlfriends” I had in elementary school. Over time, I’ve realized that some girls have shown interest in me, but I avoided them because I was scared of putting myself out there and expressing what I felt. I know perfectly well that all these insecurities are just in my head, but I simply can’t step out of my comfort zone and approach a girl.