sexual abstinence.

so i have been thinking a lot lately about sexual abstinence. not in a religious or shame based way, but just as a conscious decision. i’m starting to feel like i want to step back from the noise, from chasing or being chased, and just….be with myself for a while. focus on my energy, my growth, my peace.

but i also know it’s not an easy path, especially in a society that makes it seem like intimacy and sex are the ultimate ways to feel connected or validated. so i’m really curious, has anyone here actually chosen this path? what made you do it? and how has it changed things for you, good or bad?

do you ever get lonely? regret it? or has it brought clarity? has it shifted how you think about love, relationships, or even yourself?

and honestly i’m not looking for preachy takes, just real stories. i’m still figuring it out, and hearing from people who’ve been there would mean a lot.

thanks in advance if you’re willing to share.