Why Is Celibacy Taboo in Our Society?

One of the quickest ways to spark controversy in a conversation is to mention The Fact you are celibate.0:16 Good evening and welcome to my humble podcast abode. I am Cocoa Griot that 50 something single mom who relishes talking about life, love, and a heaping of other topics. My best friend always tells me that there's a sock for every shoe. I kindly remind her that some people just maybe sandals. I don't even like socks with sandals. The encouragement to find a partner is all around us. But is it really necessary? So many people have settled into being single, and they have gotten incredibly comfortable in their present state. I just want you to know that it is okay to be the "I" in celibacy. 0:58 My married friends are always question me about how I survive without physical intimacy. The answer is quite simple, celibacy is my new drug. Now I've never been one to partake in using illicit substances, but I do know that euphoria of a natural high. Celibacy enhances my life in three main ways. There's some people might find surprising. I'm in year four now, not because I haven't had offers, but because I choose to be celibate. 1:25 Celibacy affords me the time and space to explore myself. When one is involved in a physical relationship, there is a mental chatter that's constantly going on from a partner, even if you are separated because of work hours, or other engagements. There's usually some type of commitment to continual conversation that ensues. So positive self talk. My positive self talk has increased exponentially since I've been celibate. I don't obsess over my body like I do when I had to undress in front of someone. I love me some me. This next line is going to sound really weird, but I have to take a moment to introduce the sponsor for tonight's show. 2:04 Tonight's episode is sponsored by Relief Factor. Not that kind of relief. Like the pain from everyday living, exercise, or just getting older is one of the leading causes of trips to the doctor and sleepless nights interferes with daily act