While celibacy has no medical benefits, she doesn't downplay how taking charge of our bodies can be impactful. There could, Jennifer continues, also be a case of psychosomatic changes.

"For some people celibacy means no penetrative sex with others. For some it might mean no kissing, no touching," Fleming explains, adding you also get to define what the window of time is.

Of course, he said no such thing. When the requirement for celibacy was openly discussed at the 2020 Amazon synod, Pope Francis chose not to even mention celibacy in his post-synodal exhortation.

Contrary to this specious argument, celibacy is a powerful and necessary witness in our self-indulgent and sex-obsessed culture. There is no connection between celibacy and sexual deviancy.

McCracken explains, "There's just as much power in saying no as yes." "Being aware of your own needs and desires isn't easy with all the pressure and societal expectations from peers," McCracken says.

There is no rush, and celibacy has helped her trust that when the time is right, she’ll know. Want more? Get Refinery29 Australia’s best stories delivered to your inbox each week. Sign up here!

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