Let’s talk about celibacy, baby. You know, this thing where you don’t do it Have sex, for a while or forever and always Amen. You might consider it as the “detoxification” of the world of sex, but less on green juice and more to get in touch with yourself (you know, rather than touching yourself). Again, your version of celibacy can be aware of masturbation. Unlike popular belief, celibacy is not reserved for monks, nuns or heartbreaking singles. This can be a conscious and juicy choice – and yes, it can even be sexy.
But the question remains: why would someone choose not to have sex, in a world that bursts essentially to seams with thirsty traps, cock photos and relaxed connections which may or not end with an emotional boost?
Answer: Because there is an unspeakable power in the break, that’s why. Celibacy may concern healing, recovery of your body, rebalancing your energy or simply pauses your fun of the circus. It is not a question of shame or denial – it is a question of intention. And perhaps, just perhaps, it is a question of realizing that the most intense relationship you can have is not with someone else. It’s with you, baby. It’s all You.
So, if you are seriously planning to take a break in the cake, we offer you here 8 good reasons to go:
1. Automization
There is something deliciously rebellious not to give the world what he expects from you. Choosing celibacy in a hypersexualized society has the potential to be a radical and loving act – a flex, even. He says: “I’m not here to play – I’m here to live in my fucking body.” When you stop looking for validation by sex or through the eyes of the male gaze, you start to find it inside. And TBH, it’s quite hot. Radically as well.
2. self -discovery
Let’s be real – Sex can be a beautiful thing, but it can also be a massive distraction. When you remove it from the table, you hear your own thoughts a little stronger, a little more clearly. What do you really want? What excites you emotionally, spiritually, existentially? Without the buzzing of the desires of others obscuring your goal, you meet in a deeper, sometimes more disorderly, but ultimately richer. And it’s the best guess what type of magic could come out of a meeting like that.
3. Healing of trauma or sorrow
Sometimes the heart needs a little solitude to bring back together. Maybe you face trauma, sexual or otherwise. Perhaps you have just gotten out of a fiery dumpster fire into a bombardier of narcissistic love. And / or maybe someone treated your body as if they were garbage. Celibacy can create a safe container in which to feel your feelings, licked your wounds and rebuild your confidence (and, by extension, with others). This can be a reset button – not only for your sex life, but for your soul.
4. Creative energy boost
Guess what’s going on when you don’t pour all your creative energy in sex, dating or navigation in the endless sea of mediocre Tinder convos? You start to channel this energy elsewhere. In writing. Paint. Career moves. Passionate projects. Strange hobbies. The sexual energy you do not spend can really overcome your creativity. Spoiler alert: celibacy is a secret weapon for your inner artist.
5. Anticipation is sexy
The absence makes the heart grow (and the kidneys). Sometimes the abstension can actually increase Your long -term sexual desire. In other words, celibacy can be a truly sexy form of prolonged preliminaries, even if you do not initially understand this in this way. When you decide to break the celibacy sequence –if You do it – it may have the impression that your whole body is organizing a Wham -Glam party. You learn to savor accumulation. The teasing. Desire. And isn’t it at least Half of the pleasure?
6. Better limits
If you have already said yes to sex when you really wanted to say “meh”, celibacy can be your invitation to be clearly clear on your limits. It gives you time to think about the past dynamics, to face on red flags that you have rejected or ignored, and to learn to say no without guilt. When you end up reinstating the game, you will play according to your own rules. More people who like. More sex by obligation or boredom. Just a pure and not filtered consent.
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For some of us, celibacy is not only a lifestyle or a temporary experience – it is a sacred practice. Whether you are in tantra, meditation, yoga, prayer, ritual, breathing and / or simply the vibration in your bathrobe while polishing your crystal collection, celibacy can amplify your connection to something much larger than you. It can erase the size, stimulate your erotic hygiene and make room for clarity, intuition and this delicious inner glow which has just been aligned like a hell with whom you really are.
8. Because you want
Real Talk: You don’t need trauma, sorrow or a quest for vision at the top of the mountain to justify being single. You can just … want. Maybe you are tired to go out together. Maybe you are not a mood. Maybe you are in a loving and monogamous relationship with your vibrator. Perhaps you are asexual, dismissed or reassessment of sex. The fact is: you don’t have any explanation. Celibacy does not need a reason. You are The reason.
Celibacy is not to punish – it is to prioritize you. Whether it lasts a month, a year or a life, it is a choice that can lead to revolutionary self -love, to wonderful personal growth, and yes, ultimately, to a breathtaking sex – if and when you are ready. Until then? Take an appointment. Light the candles. Wear the lace. Because celibacy does not mean the end of desire. It just means that you hold the reins.