For both traditionalists and modernizers in the Roman Catholic Church, everything seems tied up with this priestly requirement. By Christopher Caldwell Mr. Caldwell, a contributing Opinion writer, is ...

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 ...

Whether it’s been all the self-isolation caused by the pandemic — or all the self-contemplation — celibacy has been a pretty trendy word within the last year. Even though definitions of the term vary ...

It appears that virginity at an older age is due to a complex combination of psychological, social, and genetic factors. Photo: Getty Images/Tony Marturano How much do intelligence, education, or our ...

Well, the last two years forced many of us into celibate reflection as we made our way through lockdown after lockdown when casual sex was basically illegal. With all this time to think, many women ...

If you see sex as just another action you do with your partner then it won’t mean anything. There is a different perspective, a lot of the science surrounding sex shows that humans (especially women) ...

Taylor Powell was 22 when she realized her dating life wasn't what she wanted it to be. She was fed up with the hookup culture fostered on dating apps and looking for an emotional connection, so in ...

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 ...

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," ...

Popular streamer Pokimane has sparked online discussion with her personal confession about celibacy. The 29-year-old shared ...