Both RubberDuck and Spike:
Seriously,
I lived with my sister, her friend, and her little sister. This was an experience that I took for granted for many years. They are just people like you and me. The difference lies in the level of emotion that they elicit based on many things that you and I find difficult to comprehend.
For you RubberDuck,
Find some girl that strikes you as conservative in her moral values, but still down to go out on a date! You'd be surprised by how many women stare at you in an affectionate/longing way while they make your sandwich for you at quiznos! Ask for numbers! (Although she might look conservative, she may not be!

Younger women may be preferable. And by young, I mean, above the legal age of your country/state, but out of highschool!) All hope is not lost. Be honest with yourself about your abilities and your experience and be willing to work for it. You'd be surprised at how many dudes are willing to help you find a lady too!

(Watch out for herpes in your adventures. You don't want that!)
Spike,
For a gent your age, I would try Starbucks, eateries and diners, the mall, and school. School is an interesting one because people have a preconceived notion of you that many may share. Group perception is hard to escape because so many believe what is said about you, that even you have a hard time disproving their B/S. Your job now is to disprove them. Not by stupid tricks or by drinking more than the AMOG, but by showing her (a girl that you may know or meet through a friend) that you find her attractive, and that your willing to sacrifice time and effort to show her a good sexy time! (Waiting too long = failure. Be aware and smart about this.) Barnes and Noble is a good place to meet women too! Never underestimate the power of reading a book in the comfy chairs at any coffee shop. Girls will come because of the un-claimed comfy chairs and your "un-intentional" eaves-dropping can lead you to brilliant conversation!
Both of you! Women are just people! And, even if you don't wind up sleeping with them, they may have some friends they can hook you up with.
P.S.
Sometimes people's standards are too high, which keeps them from ever having a meaningful relationship with a women. And on a degrading note, my theory is, I lower my standards every time I wake up!
Good Luck Gentlemen!