Sex is something that the majority of us take for granted. Once you've taken the all-important and somewhat terrifying step of losing your
virginity, it just becomes a routine thing, especially for those of us who are in relationships. As such, hearing from people who are celibate can be rather puzzling for individuals who do the dirty on the regular.
However, many people have some very compelling reasons for refraining from engaging in intercourse. And they can range from the obvious; such as a fear of getting
pregnant and contracting STD's, to more poignant rationale, such as negative body image and
low self esteem.
So here are 12 people on why they chose to be celibate...
1. This woman keeps her celibacy a secret
2. Sex can be risky
3. Some are celibate because they're waiting for The One
4. This individual doesn't want to be used
5. Poor health can interfere with your sex life
6. Like it does for this person...
7. Sometimes people choose celibacy because of their low self-esteem
8. This person likes to stay "hidden"
9. Certain individuals don't want to make the same mistakes as their parents
10. Being dissatisfied can lead to celibacy
11. It's hard to know
12. Abusive relationships can leave lasting scars
While consciously choosing not to have sex may be perplexing for the majority of us, it's evident that these 12 individuals have good reasons for abstaining.
