How do you stand being celibate?
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I know the feeling. For me, it is just a part of my lifestyle. I just take all the energy that might be used in expressing myself (sexually) and put it into different areas of my life. For example, volunteering, expressing yourself artistically (through music, song, poetry, drawing, etc.). After a while, it's really not that hard. I do have to admit that at first (right after I got saved and choose to be celibate) it took alot of energy trying to mentally keep myself from (lusting) after men.\n\nYou can do it!
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why do you want to stop are you crazy.if you really want to stop attach some electrodes to your testicles and shock them every time you think about sex every eight seconds then after a while you will stop thinking about sex and your brain subconsciously will be in fear of the pain thinking of sex will cause.good luck and take the vow of celibacy and become a monk
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dont worry about what people think. if you know in your heart that you feel it is right not to have sex,then your right. the only reason that they think its stupid or wrong is because they cant turn back the pages and become a virgin again. it is much better to know that your thoughts and emotions are more important the sex. And if you find another person who is willing to wait as well then youll know that if something happened and you werent able to have sex that they just might stay with you.
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some people pay for sex. thats an option,\neither that or u wait til u find someone.\nu dont have 2 be married 2 have sex.
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You don't -- skip marriage and stay celibate.  :-)\n\nHowever, I think one measure of maturity is the ability to keep a commitment even when it isn't fun.  I've seen a number of marriages that went through rough times where the two people involved weren't sure they could resolve their problems.  The ones who stayed and worked it out emerged with greater maturity, a deeper love and a stronger bond (all quite noticeable to those around them).  \n\nChildren are a reason to honor the commitment even when it is difficult and/or one or both are acting like jerks.  Children should have two loving parents.  Failing that, two squabbling parents who are at least still trying to resolve their issues is best.  Divorce leaves scars, especially on the children.
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being pure... u haven't had sex
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Please try to continue waiting.. You should also talk to someone.. a priest or some kind of counselor.. a celibate priest could REALLY help you because they had to overcome alot of urges.. It does sound like an addiction but you really need to talk to someone about this.\n\nNow, on the other hand, you COULD be exaggerating this - I get the feeling that you grew up in a strict environment and probably were taught that sexual desires were very wrong.. Is this true?\nHow often are you acting on your feelings?  If it is happening more than 3-4 times a day, and if you are constantly thinking about banging every chick you see on the streets, then you have  a problem.. However, this is all about context.. If you are only doing this like 3-4 times a week.. and don't think about very much about it .. it is just the context of how you grew up and the guilt you place on these actions..\n\n\nI think you just personally place alot of guilt on yourself about this - that may or may not be justified\n\nHow old are you? What was your background? How often is this going on??   If you feel comfortable, please try to post more info so I and others can help you ..  If not, please refer to the links below..  You can take the self-test on the second link
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Looking over the definitions, both would be acceptable.  Celibate would be the one that would stand out since you are unmarried.\n\nBy the way CONTINENCE is the synomym for ABSTINENCE in regards to sexual activity.  \n\ncel‧i‧bate   Pronunciation[sel-uh-bit, -beyt]  –noun \n1. a person who abstains from sexual relations.  \n2. a person who remains unmarried, esp. for religious reasons.  \n–adjective 3. observing or pertaining to sexual abstention or a religious vow not to marry.  \n4. not married. \nhttp://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=celibate\n\n\ncon‧ti‧nence  Pronunciation[kon-tn-uhns] \n–noun 1. self-restraint or abstinence, esp. in regard to sexual activity; temperance; moderation.  \n2. Physiology. the ability to voluntarily control urinary and fecal discharge.  \nhttp://dictionary.reference.com/browse/continence
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Repent of your sins.\nFind a willing woman.
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Poor diet,anemia,life style, chest infections can hang around 4 ever... so it seems when u get one! think u should maybe get a HIV test u say u are celibate "NOW" so guess u have had sexual relationships before your celibacy and the HIV virus can lay dormant for many years  as 4 people finding out that u have had a test "its your life" and tho at the moment there is not a cure if u start a course of medication it can help with the symptoms  and some say helps hold back the onset of the big "A" that's all I can say on the subject............. hope u recover soon I really do !
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they look at paul as their role model, who was celibate, and also try to be, though he said that theyre better off being married if they're going to want sex, than to want it while swearing it off, and being tempted all the time.  celibacy is not for everyone, only very few, and priests really should not have to remain in that condition unless they feel that they actually can, and it should be a personal choice
808278
What, did you just wake up! The real hypocrisy is being married to someone you don't want to be married to, and further, being sexually frustrated. Loosen up for Christ's sake! You don't have to be a Christian to say you're one! What your question anyway?"
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Dude! I have exactly the same problem. Living in a very conservative area I do it alot. Here are some tips on how to get around it based on what I do.\n-Surround yourself with girlfriends and talk to them about it. They always come together and help you forget about the guy.\n-Make a real effort to become friends with him. It may sound counter preductive but if you start to see him as a friend instead of a sex object then that is better and potentially more rewarding. I did this and that's how I found one of the best friends I've ever had.\n-Visit gay bars and have sex. I know that this sounds rather immoral and disgusting but it could work.\n-Find a hobby and immerse yourself in it. That way you can meet new people who are interested in the same things and help you to move on.\n\nThere are many other ways too. You end up picking the one which feels best for you. But there is ALWAYS a solution.\n\nGood luck buddy.
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Close my eyes. Really I think that is the last thing I do. LOL! PS You got to stop answering my questions cause every time you answer I have to give you 10 points cause it is the best! The times that I dont is cause I feel bad for the other people! LOL! You are a badass virgin boy! LOL! Heidi
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PLEASE FOR GOD'S SAKE ... NEVER DO IT .. YOU WILL FEEL JUST LIKE WHAT I FELT WHEN I GET USED TO IT .. THAT I BECAME A MERE ANIMAL.. IT'S UNNATURAL .. SEX IN MARRIAGE IS HOLY SUPPORTING THE MARITAL HOLY LOVE .. BUT WHAT IT WOULD BE FOR TO DO IT IN 3 SOME.. MERE ANIMAL ACTION .. \nBELIEVE OR YOU WILL REGRET .. \nIT'S MERE DEGREDATION AND HUMILIATION OF YOUR HUMANITY
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No longer having an erect penis\nImpregnating a chick\nBragging to friends who don't care
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I am still a virgin, because I am not married. It annoys me so much that people now think that marriage is an option before having sex.