So I am not a virgin but I have recently decided that I want to practice celibacy. Is that stupid or pointless?

I assume you have a very good reason?

Do what you want and you will be fine.

It’s your life. If it makes a point for you, that’s what matters. Celibacy has nothing to do with virginity.

i think that that is an amazing smart choice, u just never know whos been with who!

How old are you? (I also agree with the 4 comments about mine)

It’s neither. Since I left my S/O in August I’ve been celibate. I plan to remain so until I find a good man who actually wants to marry me. if it means I’ll be celibate forever, oh well. I want someone to truly value me. I’ve learned that if you allow a man to treat you like a whore, he will. That’s fine for others who don’t want permanent, I’m not criticizing, ok? I just feel differently now. It’s not a huge deal, people did it all the time a hundred years ago. So, celibacy works for those of us who want something else than the usual stuff that’s out there.

reading morrissey’s biography are we?

Violet I am 20

Dr Lawrence I have not been faithful in my past relatioships and I just want to prove to myself that I canbo honest and faithful to myself

@Eap6389 I don’t think you need to prove yourself by being celibate. But if that’s what you want to do, it’s very brave of you, and is a healthy choice.

Not at all. Good luck =)

i am currently on a 4 month hiatus, by choice… all i have to say is GOOD LUCK! :)

and depriving yourself of sex when you are single will not necessarily help your faithfulness in the future… try not being sexually active in your next relationship maybe

Good luck with that. I’d say have fun, but…

Not at all. If you are of clear mind, not influenced by drugs, alcohol or extraterrestrial beings…do it. I like your reasoning.

But I have to ask, how does one “practice” celibacy. Either you are, or you’re not.

Fuck no, or should that be no fuck….whatever, do what you feel is right for you. That in the end is all that matters. Isn’t it?

It’s up to you what you do with your life. Personally I wouldn’t and couldn’t, I enjoy the male species too much!

Its only a problem if your married and planning to stay that way. Your spouse may have a different view on that. If your single than why not. People often make the mistake of being in bad relationship because of chemical reactions in the brain caused by sex. This way if you take your time, you will have a better idea if its them or just the sex before making a commitment.

Life is about good choices! If you think this fits your agenda, go for it!

I don’t know what kind of an answer you’re looking for – do you want me to say it’s stupid and pointless? or do you want me to pat you on the back? I figure that if you make a decision such as this one, you already know it has a point to you. Otherwise, why make it?

You’re fine. And you have the right to change your mind at some point in the future.