when we talk about celibacy in this very modern world.

what is your stand or opinion about this?

Well as far as staying unmarried.

Hmm all 4 it...
Now when it comes to.. abstaining from sex... totally against it... that's just crazy..lol

Celibacy is fine for those who choose it.

LMAO...a more realistic and full of sincerity answer!..great one

I think it is a religious, spiritual (2 different things) or cultural topic. And being that, there are still taboos.

I am not reluctant to talk about it. Because I believe celibacy should always be a personal choice & not dictated or mandated.

Why? So women can do what they want, like men. And have sex when they want to and choose not to have sex with someone or anyone for any reason.
That is part of freedom & independence.
Sadly, much of the world.. women still do not have that.

now,let me get into this...

we cannot disregard the fact that cultural upbringing and tight religious beliefs were the biggest factos of influence to each individual.

however,for as far as human nature is concerned.this can be both neither an option or a choice.

an option to engage into intimacy even without the presence of emotions just to satisfy human needs.

or a choice for total abstinence until the right time comes.

each to their own..
I choose NO to celibacy

you got it!

I totally agree

I fully respect you with your stand RustyKitty

here's to freedom & independence SassyEuro

I'm not a unic and I've never thought about becoming a monk.

I do appreciate people more for being upfront

People who choose celibacy shouldn't be mocked or ridiculed for doing so.

For me , there has been nothing so freeing, as being without the physical

not that there aren't periods when I really miss it

but theres much less stress and concern and much more peace and opportunity for other forms of creativity and intimacy

OP even a lot of divorced people are being celibate now a days ... till say their nxt marriage being if they have a BF or GF ...
I am for a matter of choice... either way ... up to the individuals...

my standard level of respect to these people is highly exceptional

The problem with celibacy as a subject or a title, is that it's complicated.

Much more complicated than just "to have or not have sex."

The reason why most people who advocate for celibacy in others do so, isn't because they think all sex is bad (though some do), it's because they either think celibacy (i.e. having a POLICY against having sex) is either a way to temporarily keep children from getting pregnant, or diseases, or being victimized by others in general; or because they think of sex as being more or less magic, and that having it with the wrong person will distort their lives.

I would suggest that there's a difference between a policy of celibacy, and a moment to moment behavior of not having sex JUST for the sake of having sex. I have no interest myself, in one-night-stands, sex as recreation with strangers, or anything other than sex as a part of a long term (preferably life-long) relationship. Note this also has nothing to do with what KIND of sex I may or may not want to enjoy. I only mention that, because a lot of people traditionally associate celibacy with extreme conservatism and reserve in all things, and that is a mistake.

Staying "celibate" until you think you've found "the right one," isn't a magic formula to increase your chance of finding such a person. It might help in a small practical way, by allowing you more time to do your looking, and it will certainly help if you are NOT screwing someone just for fun, at the moment when your most compatible person happens by.

The reason why lots of people are annoyed by it's mention, is precisely because most of us don't like having our options as adults limited, even when we have no intention of using them all.

Have to go with Rusty on this one....signs of Our time...Nope...