35-Year-Old Woman Celebrates 5 Years Of Keeping Herself Pure, Netizens Impressed

35-Year-Old Woman Celebrates 5 Years Of Keeping Herself Pure, Netizens Impressed

  • A woman shared that she is 35-year-old and has not been involved in any sexual intercourse for five years
  • Celibacy is a choice one takes based on culture or any personal reason, it has its benefits
  • The online community reacted to the revelation, with many sharing how long they have been celibate
A 35-year-old said she had not been involved in sexual intercourse in five years.
A woman revealed that she has been celibate for five years. Images: @ntombi_nkosi
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People decide to be celibate for different reasons. For some, it's cultural. For some, it's just a personal decision. Others believe not participating in sexual intercourse helps with mental health, it clears up your mind.

A TikTokker, @ntombi_nkosi, is one of the people who decided to be celibate. This is her fifth year. She shared a video, dancing with pride after sharing the news.

Woman celebrates five years of celibacy

Watch the TikTok video of the celibate woman below:

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What are the benefits of celibacy?

According to Choosing Therapy, celibacy can have psychological benefits, and people who choose that lifestyle have more time to focus on other things like school or their careers.

TikTokkers share their celibacy stories

The video got over 6,000 likes, with many online users sharing their own celibacy period, most joking.

@Zamachi Mpaxa said:

"It's possible but takes a lot of effort first you need to make that decision and stick by it."

@Asa commented:

"6 months and going strong... It's amazing how one cannot even yearm for it with time"

@What country? wrote:

"Congratulations! "

@matleke antimony commented:

"Celebrating a week on Friday. and still strong. I'm proud of myself. "

@DaluxoloZikhali shared:

"Well done dade, it’s not easy but we persevere and will definitely reap the benefits."

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@Katli babe said:

"1 year and 1 month and going strong congratulations my love and happy birthday "

Lady reveals she doesn't want to marry

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian woman living in the UK has explained why she does not want to marry again but instead have a companion with whom she can have fun.

Nana Ama Ampaw said she prefers to have a partner while they live separately and meet when necessary to have fun.

The young divorcee was born in Ghana and taken to Holland when she was three and was raised there. Her parents lived in Holland at the time.

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Source: Briefly.co.za

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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh

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Berlinda Entsie (Copy Editor) Berlinda Entsie is a Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh. She has worked as a proofreader and editor since 2016. Berlinda has over 5 years' experience editing and writing for leading publications in Ghana. She previously worked with Graphic Communications Group LTD, Business Insider SSA and Pulse.com.gh. She obtained a B.A in English Studies from the Methodist University College in 2016 and a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the GH Media School in 2019. Reach out to her via berlinda.entsie@yen.com.gh