Women keep talking about celibacy online, despite the stigma. Let's talk about sex — more specifically, about the fact that some of us are opting not to have it. Celibacy is a hot topic in pop culture ...

Doctors have revealed what happens to the human body when it abstains from sex and masturbation, including stress, aggression ...

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 ...

Explore the argument that Catholic clerical celibacy is less about sex and more about a system of power. This piece examines ...

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," ...

Considering the modern dating world and the recent election results, it's no wonder that many people are entering their "celibacy era." In fact, the term celibacy has over 268 million views on TikTok ...

What would the ancients think of our pop culture celibacy trend? Contributing columnist Joshua Whitfield suspects they would see through it. Chris Van Es/NewsArt.com I’m slow to notice trends. It’s ...

What if the key to unlocking your full physical, mental, and spiritual potential was not found in more stimulation, but in profound restraint? In today’s world of overindulgence, the ancient Indian ...

It’s hard out there for a pope these days. On Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI launched what he is calling “The Year of Priests,” exhorting Roman Catholics to spend the coming year honoring the sacrifice ...