Okay, so I’ve been thinking a lot about abstinence and celibacy lately. It all started a few months ago when I was feeling kind of lost and overwhelmed with, you know, life and relationships and everything. I started thinking, “Maybe I need to take a break from all this.”
So, I started with abstinence. It was like, “Okay, let’s just not do the whole sex thing for a while.” I didn’t really have a specific timeframe in mind, it was more like a trial period. I thought it will help me to clear my head. I figured, “Let’s see how this goes.” It wasn’t easy, to be honest. There were times when I was like, “What am I even doing?” But I stuck with it. I read some stuff online, and it seemed like abstinence is usually a temporary thing. Like, you do it until you’re married or for a certain period.
Then I started reading about celibacy, and that seemed like a whole different ball game. It’s more like a long-term commitment, even a lifelong one for some people. It’s not just about not having sex, it’s about not engaging in any sexual activities, and sometimes it’s for religious reasons. I thought, “Wow, that’s intense.”
I kept up with my abstinence experiment for a few weeks, then a couple of months. I was journaling about it, trying to figure out what I was feeling. I realized I was feeling more, I don’t know, centered? More in tune with myself. It was like by removing that one aspect, I had more space to focus on other things, like my work, my hobbies, and just figuring out what I want in life. I tried some new things. I joined a dance class, and I started volunteering at an animal shelter. It was a good time, but it also felt a bit lonely sometimes.
After a while, I started thinking about celibacy again. It seemed so extreme, but also kind of appealing in a way. Like, what would it be like to make that kind of commitment? I talked to a few friends about it, and they were mostly supportive, but some of them thought I was crazy. I mean it’s a big decision.
Eventually, I decided that celibacy wasn’t for me, at least not right now. But I did learn a lot from my abstinence period. It was like hitting the reset button on my life, a much-needed break. I started feeling more confident and more in control. After about four months, I decided to end my abstinence. It felt right. I realized that I do value physical intimacy, but I also learned that I can be happy and fulfilled without it. It’s all about finding a balance that works for you.
So that’s my story. It was a weird, interesting, and sometimes difficult journey, but I’m glad I did it. I learned a lot about myself and what I want out of life. It’s definitely something to think about, even if you don’t end up choosing either one.
- Started with abstinence: Just stopped having sex, no set timeframe.
- Explored celibacy: Read about it, considered the long-term commitment.
- Journaled and reflected: Tried to understand my feelings, felt more centered.
- Tried new things: Dance class, volunteering, explored new hobbies.
- Decided against celibacy: Realized it wasn’t for me at this time.
- Ended abstinence: Felt right after about four months.
- Learned a lot: Gained confidence, found more balance.
That’s all folks! Hope my little experiment gives you something to chew on. Life’s a trip, right?
