Mental Health Benefits of Practicing Celibacy

Sometimes removing sex as a mandatory component in relationships allows for a clearer perspective on life and promotes positive changes in relationships. By practicing celibacy, individuals can deepen their friendships, establish a more profound connection, and avoid the pitfalls of relying on sex as a fallback activity in relationships. However, choosing celibacy may lead you to feel left out in the dating scene and potentially experiencing fewer dates.

Celibacy is a personal choice with varying boundaries so it's crucial to have a conversation with your partner. This video will get you started on whether celibacy aligns with their personal goals, maturity level, and emotional awareness.

Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships.

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[melodykubiak]

If sex is introduced into a relationship early on, it takes away from people getting to know each other and fall in love before sex is involved. I don't understand having sex with someone you don't love. It's become a contact sport of interchangeable body parts, rather than something loving and meaningful. Personally, I believe it should be saved for marriage, but at least it should be saved for love.

[Sandra-jxjl]

Excellent video. I can not stress enough the importance of celibacy for people.

[MyohmyBuddies]

My digestion and basic health is much better now that I'm celibate. My relationship with Jesus Christ is also richer now that I'm celibate. I also don't date and that purity is priceless for me

[wrestlagalb]

it's hard finding people on same page..I'd love to meet someone who understands

[ElimEx]

I stopped initiating 5-6 years ago, knowing full well that my wife wouldn't initiate. It saved whatever I had left of my sanity which wasn't much tbh. But it allowed me time to figure out why I got so angry whenever we were intimate and why I could no longer sleep next to her. Having that peace of mind really helped and I think it's the main reason why we're still married.

[melkerner]

My wife and I should have the best mental health after 8 years of forced celibacy.