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  • 1 of 26

    by Kimberley Quinn

    How long have you been divorced? Have you ever dated since? Have you ever...you know, been with anyone else? Why not? The mind instantly begins churning and judgments regarding your fame of mind and personality are...read more

  • 2 of 26

    by Shawna Blake

    I'm sure that there are not many people that live a complete life of celibacy, outside of a religious sect, anyway. There are people that do refrain for certain periods of time for various reasons. Some people might do it ...read more

  • 3 of 26

    by Jennee Thompson

    Sex. We're surrounded by it. It's in the song lyrics we sing along with, the movies we watch, the books we read. Magazines have headlines teaching us new secrets in the bedroom, how to turn him or her on, and ways to ...read more

  • 4 of 26

    by Katturphil

    Living a life without sex is certainly a decision that can only be made by an individual. There can be a number of reasons for making such a personal decision. Some of which may include, but are not limited too; a debilita...read more

  • 5 of 26

    by Lyndsey B

    In todays society so many people are having sex without marriage, sex without commitment , sex without feeling and are they all happy? Nope! Sex complicates everything, even when your not having it all the time. So it does...read more

  • 6 of 26

    by Luis Riveros

    The Power of Celibacy: An experience beyond the senses. Celibacy is a state of mind which takes us back to the experience of being a child again. The practice of celibacy has countless benefits. Physically, the amount...read more

  • 7 of 26

    by Annetherese McCorkell

    I am happily married to a man who says that he could still be happy with me even if we could not have sex. We are both writers and are very compatible. We write at home and eat all our meals together. For fun we g...read more

  • 8 of 26

    by Pat Lunsford

    A life without sex is better than death AFTER sex. Of course, not all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) lead to death, but they can make your life miserable, not to mention the embarrassment. However, fear of contractin...read more

  • 9 of 26

    by Frances Ruocco

    Can we live a life without sex or to use the proper word "intercourse"? Yes we can, we do and we are very creative and productive individuals. For years we have lived in a society where human beings were made to belie...read more

  • 10 of 26

    by Latoya Lawrence

    I was born asexual and i am very proud to be that way. Some believe it isn't normal to not have any so-called "nature". It doesn't bother me what people think, i couldn't imagine myself any different than what i am. I'm no...read more

  • 11 of 26

    by Shirley Lake

    "Sex" and "affection" are not synonymous. Nor are "sex" and "happiness," as anyone who lives a sexually active life can attest. Worldwide research (1) turns up plentiful evidence for the challenges attached to sex and sexu...read more

  • 12 of 26

    by Carla Gonzales

    The Sex, some ice cream & New York For exactly nine months and twelve days without sex, I've learned what is the substance that would calm me down or at least act near to orgasms in order to provide a healthy balance in...read more

  • 13 of 26

    by Bubba Ray

    Many many people these days want to have sexual relationships. They not only want to be parents but they also want to feel the pleasure of having sex. It seems like sex these days is more of a feeling of pleasure than anyt...read more

  • 14 of 26

    by K8

    Everyone needs affection it is human nature. We all long to love and be loved. We crave the touch of a woman or a man, it is what we live for, strive for. It is what we seek out each and everyday, some of us more than othe...read more

  • 15 of 26

    by Angela S. Young

    Contrary to popular opinion, sex is a want and not a need. What is a need is emotional connection. While sex is great, it is not something people cannot live without. So many use this as an excuse when they cheat on thei...read more

  • 16 of 26

    by Yvette Richmond

    Most people assume that those who exhume sexual confidence are promiscuous, or down right players. You read time and time again how it is a desire and a want, and not necessarily a necessity. In some aspects this may be ...read more

  • 17 of 26

    by Alissa King

    It has something to do with the moon. I went to a movie and they were doing it. Came home, turned on the t.v., they were doing it. Walked outside into the wet, cold night, where the clouds blocked out all the light in the ...read more

  • 18 of 26

    by SUZEEQ

    Emotional scars of relationships gone wrong, a few bad lovers, some cheating and neglect and you have a recipe for giving up on getting it up or getting it on. Unresolved feelings of anger or hurt that when left hidden ca...read more

  • 19 of 26

    by Kim Sharpe

    I truly believe that sex is a physical need. I don't think it matters if you are a man or a woman. We all need sex from a physical standpoint. I just couldn't personally imagine a life of celibacy. Yes, sure we all w...read more

  • 20 of 26

    by Rochelle Nearhood

    Living life without sex is denying your physical body of much needed endorphins. It is the thrill of pleasing another person and having that being reciprocated. Depression is related to people who are abstinent. Those o...read more

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