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Celibacy (from Latin , cælibatus" ) is voluntarily being
unmarried, sexually abstinent, or both, usually for religious
reasons. It is often in association with the role of
a religious official or devotee. In its narrow sense, the
term celibacy is applied only to those for whom the
unmarried state is the result of a sacred vow , act of
renunciation, or religious conviction. In a wider sense,
it is commonly understood to only mean abstinence from
sexual activity .
Sex sells, and thus we constantly hear about the so-called
‘benefits’ of having an active, even promiscuous, sex life.
However, we never seem to hear about the whole host of
benefits that living without sex can bring. Here are just a few
of the many benefits of living a sex-free life, whether it is
temporary or permanent. We welcome any additions to the
list!
Biblically and spiritually sound (see No Sex – Biblical
References ).
Enjoy feelings of self worth, empowerment and individuality.
Socialise with and date the opposite sex without the pressures
and awkwardness of negotiating sex.
Know that someone loves you for who you are rather than
what you can give sexually.
Avoid an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy.
Avoid catching one of over 20 sexually transmitted infections
(see STIs – The Shocking Facts ).
Enjoy 100% protection against pregnancy and disease. No
birth control method can guarantee against pregnancy or STIs.
Every method, including condoms, has a failure rate. In lab
tests, condoms fail 3% of the time, and studies show that first
year condom users experience a 15% failure rate.
Waiting for sex until marriage is likely to increase your
chances of a happy and lasting marriage. Studies have shown
that people who have sex before marriage have an increased
risk of getting divorced.
If dating someone who also has the willpower and
commitment to stay sexually abstinent, there is the chance to
live with your partner before marriage and enjoy the
companionship, financial benefits and the knowledge that you
are not ‘walking into the unknown’ after tying the knot.
Join an increasingly popular choice! Yes, sexual abstinence is
becoming increasingly popular. A recent survey by the The
Family Education Trust showed that around 85% of under-16s
have not had sex, and the number of college students in the
USA who say they are virgins has doubled in recent years.
Several studies have shown that celibacy is becoming more
common, even among those with previous sexual experience.
Avoid the heartbreak, regret, anger and emotional turmoil that
a failed sexual relationship brings. Avoid giving away
something precious, only to be left feeling used and worthless.
Learn how to love unconditionally rather than lust.
Relationships based on lust are often doomed to fail, since
once the lust that held them together has subsided; it leaves
behind a void of emptiness. Relationships based on love are
more concerned with the unchangeable inner person rather
than outer appearances that are changeable over time.
Enjoy healthier dating without having to focus on sex. Many
couples report that having sex ruined their otherwise strong
relationship. They somehow stopped getting to know each
other as sex became more and more a focus.
Enjoy feeling emotionally healthy and stronger, more able to
face the future. Many people use sex as an escape from the
disappointments and pain in their lives, only to find that sex
brings them more problems than it solves.
