Do u or would u have sex because

I feel like so many people attach sex and feelings together but it’s not wrong to just want to have sex with someone you don’t love. I’m a virgin but if I wanted to have sex with someone without “loving” them, is that so bad? I’m 16 and I know that no one can pressure me to do shit and I know all about being safe and I have self control, but I also just want to feel pleasure. There have been many encounters when I could’ve had sex but I also want it to be special for my first time because I don’t wanna end up regretting anything when I’m older but I also don’t wanna regret not taking a chance and having fun.