Jacque Reid talks to love, sex and relationships expert Spirit, about the benefits of not having sex in a romantic relationship. Benefits of celibacy: “Once you take sexual intimacy off the table, it allows you to focus on really to get to know each other in very different ways.” What can you do that doesn’t […]

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Ciara’s boyfriend, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, got unexpectedly personal during an interview Sunday with San Diego pastor Miles McPherson. The devout Christian, who has been dating Ciara since April, revealed that he has yet to have sex with her because they’ve been practicing abstinence. “She was on tour, and I was looking at her […]

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Every year thousands of people will make the decision to abstain from sexual activity, whether it be for religious purposes, personal cleansing or based on…

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Celibacy is a topic that isn’t discussed often, but with the rising number of  people choosing celibacy who still have a desire to interact with the …

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“Single Ladies” star LisaRaye McCoy has made a vow of celibacy. Yes, she’s not going to sleep with another man until she finds the one who can love her mind and body equally. Madame McCoy feels it’s important to make men work a little harder now to get to her heart and plans to hold […]

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As a divorced mother of one son, it was a challenge becoming single again. I was making the decision to live a celibate life after…

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If you are Black, single and practicing the abstinence-until-marriage rule, then there’s a new dating site just for you! BlackCelibacy.com is the new go-to dating sight for singles who are waiting on their worthy life partner. Founder Jeremy Billingsley talked about the inspiration behind his new venture in a recent interview with ESSENCE.com. Here’s a little of […]

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Single women: Would you date a man who is absolutely committed to celibacy? No sex until marriage. Not even once. And it’s not negotiable. Kenny Pugh, author, financial professional, motivational speaker, is taking an unconventional approach to life as a black man in 2013: Sexual abstinence. At 38 years old, Pugh is black, male and […]