I rather suspect, Susie, that you had some idea what to do with a guy even before you had gained any practical experience. If so I think that is a very good thing indeed.
I used candles to fuck myself silly when I was a girl and watched LOTS of porno movies. I was very "text book" smart when I had my first experience.
On the opposite side, when a boy loses his virginity to an older experienced woman she will usually teach him the art of love making. She will teach him how to please a woman the right way. Yes, both sides will usually eventually learn these things but the more you learn and or are taught the better sex will be for all parties involved.
I don't think an experienced partner necessarily teaches you about lovemaking. I think it is more realistically as it goes in the lyrics in Madonna's song, they "teach you how to fuck" among other techniques to please your partner.
Lovemaking comes from tenderness and how the partners care for and treat each other.
Sex ed classes were near worthless, they focused on AIDS and having to take contraception, but not on practical things.
Yes, sex ed classes teach you about basic biology, what to expect with your genitals as they change, a bit about how they work, pregnancy and disease prevention. That's it. NOTHING about how to use it.
Watching porno flicks makes such a difference in learning about how to please a partner, it should be required viewing. I know my daughters watched plenty, a couple even with me!