Thanks for your replies.
The reason I want to take it slowly is because I have been hurt before. I lost my virginity to a guy in Sixth Form who was popular with all the girls. To cut a long story short he charmed me, slept with me and then dumped me. I was just another notch on his bed post.
Then I was in a two year relationship with a guy, which ultimately lost its romance and it seemed like the only time we spent together was so he could get sex. Plus he was always asking for anal. He was just an immature jerk now I think about it.
I now want a meaningful relationship, and I decided I wouldn't jump into bed with my boyfriend until I feel we have an emotional bond and know one another properly.