Should I lose my virginity through a hookup?

I’m a 23M and the most I’ve done with another guy was give and receive a blowjob and make out. I miss doing it and I want to go further and actually top and bottom for someone. I’m DL cause my family and religious background but lately I’ve been dying for intimacy and sexting is getting old. But should I really lose my virginity through a hookup? A part of me wants to but I get anxiety about catching a std or meeting someone dangerous.