Choosing not to engage in sexual activity is more common than we may think. Whether it’s taking a break due to health-related reasons or is based on personal and religious beliefs, the meaning of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Women keep talking about celibacy online, despite the stigma. Let's talk about sex — more specifically, about the fact that some ...

Talking about sex is still taboo. Talking about not having sex? Maybe even more so. Melissa Febos didn't go into her year of celibacy planning to write about it. The memoirist, known for "Girlhood," ...

Abstinence and celibacy are terms often used interchangeably, but they carry distinct meanings and implications. Understanding the differences between the two and knowing how to navigate either when ...

Although it’s spring, we are already thinking and preparing for the summer months, which can mean having a bit more fun and exploring our sexuality. But what if you’ve previously committed to celibacy ...

The psychologist, who also holds a doctorate in theology, said that “celibacy is not a direct cause of abuse; what can become a risk factor is a ministry poorly lived and not fully accepted.” “All ...

B.D. McClay is a critic and essayist. In his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul issues one of Christianity’s better-known if lesser-observed dictates: It’s best to remain unmarried, ...

The hottest sex trend right now? Abstaining from it. If you haven’t noticed, celibacy is having a moment; from dominating headlines to racking up millions of views on TikTok, what was once considered ...

I'm slow to notice trends. It's better that way; for me, it's a mental health strategy. That's why I'm late to the game on this one, only now noticing the fashionable rise of celibacy. Continence or ...