I’m thinking I might be ready to sleep with this guy, but still slightly anxious. Thoughts?

As what I wrote earlier suggests I’ve been dating a guy for a bit now. 3 months to be exact. He was always clear about how much he wanted me to sleep together but never pressured me into anything I didn’t want to do as I’ve never done anything before. He was actually my first kiss.

For most of our time together I’ve been super shy about the thought of doing anything s… There are definitely moments where I feel the need for it, and I feel like I could, but I never act on it with him in case I regret it. I don’t want to act on any “in the moment” sort of urges. But here recently I’d say my thoughts have sort of changed about everything and I can’t fully explain how.

I’ve been thinking more and more about going for it, but, differently. It’s not in a lustful way. It’s more or less “I really like and care about this person and I want to share this part of myself with them and grow even closer with them.” I want to give that part of myself to him to build a better bond. I’m thinking maybe it’s a sign I’m ready but I’m not sure if that’s truly it.

While there was always a fear that I was just going to be used he’s been so sweet and stuck around.

He never did anything to make me believe he’d use me, but I’ve heard horror stories. Anyway, the fear I had has died down significantly. I’m starting to think the remaining anxiousness surrounding the situation is normal and healthy and won’t be resolved until I’ve actually done it. But I know that he for sure cares about me. Any thoughts?