Ladies. I know this is “dating strategy” and not dating at all may not seem like much of a strategy, but at the moment - for me - it is. After my 2nd so called “failed” marriage, I have been taking a serious break and I don’t see it ending any time soon. It might be forever.

It hit me the other day that the last time I had sex was October 2021. So - 7 months. This is by far the longest I have gone without sex since I became sexually active at 17. I’m 48 now. Mentally, I’m pretty fine with it? But my dreams are letting me know that my subconscious is NOT fine with it.

I’ve never been one for sex dreams but now I’m having them at least a couple of times a week. Also, you read everywhere all the time that “human beings need touch” and other than hugging my kids, I touch no one other than myself - which of course I do so I can maintain my mood. Maybe a couple of times a week on that front.

But that’s it. I will not date. I will not use an app. I’m not putting myself out there. Also - big issue - casual sex was never my jam in the first place. Even if you are the most inappropriate, LV loser, I will boyfriend you up if we start banging. I can’t help myself, all those bonding hormones and whatnot.

So - what are some tips for the deliberately celibate? How do you get what you “need” physically so your cup remains full? I’ll admit, I’m in mourning a bit because I did enjoy hooking up and I get kinda anxious if I think about dying before ever having sex again but that’s a bit dramatic on my part :)

EDIT: HILARIOUS this post generated my first ever “Reddit cares” message lololol god forbid, I must be ready to toss myself into the sea if I’m willing to live without dick 🤭