How can i start practicing Celibacy?

Question

Is there anyone out there who can give me some
tips on how to be completly celibate.And how to
to practice it the right way both physically and
emotionally.I am not a sexaholic/sex addict or
nothing like that.I just want to be celibate to
improve myself spiritually and mentally.

Answer 1

Get yourself a chastity belt and hand your mom the key.

Answer 2

Well, I recommend not having a computer, television, books, or people of the desired sex within a 500-ft radius.

I also suggest padded rooms and straight jackets.

It's difficult to stop primal human drives, and it hasn't worked for the majority of the priesthood. Without being asexual, I don't think there's any large chance of success. But by all means, try if you wish. I haven't had sexual relations in over three years, mostly due to the strain of academic requirements affecting my ability to socialize off campus (all girls). And believe me, remaining celibate has not influenced me positively in either the mental or spirituality department.

Answer 3

I am a Muslim and believer of one and only God Almighty.
Here is my suggestins for you:

Celibacy is un-natural practice God never commanded or recommended. It is invention of Catholic Priests. Men and women are supposed to get married and live a normal life. Jesus didn't marry because God had very short plan for him to stay on earth. He will come back to earth, will get married, will have children and will die on earth afte living 40 years.

You can say that you are not a sexaholic or sex addict and I believe you. But times in life come when God puts you in situation where your sexual desire rise with females to test you and you may fail to save yourself from committing sins with strong and uncontrollable emotions at the time. Since you are not required to deny yourself from lawful sex by getting married why put yourself in such a difficult and unnatural situation. Lots of Catholic priests fall from the grace.

To improve yourself spiritually and mentally just worship God more often like Muslims do and observe Islamic Fasting from Dawn till sun set without eating or drinking. God made Moses to observe 40 days fasts on Mount Sini before God gave him 10 commandments. Fasting together with worshipping God almighty (not Jesus or Mary) is the best way to improve spirituality. Jesus and Mary were not God.

Read what I wrote today in answer of a question:

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May God guide you to achieve real spirituality

Answer 4

hormones is a feason, and a few women individuals experience as though intercourse isn't something risk-free as quickly as pregnant... not having intercourse isn't celibacy... she's pregnant, her hormones could be making her aggravating and different. Its typical. you're able to debate greater in intensity the clarification of her demands (why is it the only thank you to stay at the same time, as an occasion) and to the two paintings it out... If she would not, do your suitable for her...itsnot uncomplicated on a pregnant lady

Answer 5

Cut off your penis as did Origen:

"Origen, to be entirely independent, sold his library for a sum which netted him a daily income of 4 obols, on which he lived by exercising the utmost frugality. Teaching throughout the day, he devoted the greater part of the night to the study of the Bible and lived a life of rigid asceticism. According to some traditions, he carried this to such an extent that, fearing that his position as a teacher of women as well as men might give ground for scandal to the heathen, he followed Matthew 19:12 literally and castrated himself; this action, if accurately reported, was likely partly influenced, too, by his belief that the Christian must follow the words of his Master without reserve. If the tradition of his self-castration is accurate, however, he certainly judged differently in later life concerning such an extreme act. The historical accuracy of this supposed castration has been doubted by some scholars. It has been postulated that this story was circulated by Origen's rivals in an effort to lessen his importance or to otherwise sully his reputation."

Answer 6

I don't believe most of these responses were terribly helpful to you. First of all, I think you need to look at the reasons you wish to be celibate. You note improving yourself spiritually. There are 3 main religious traditions where celibacy is practiced. In Hinduism, the path of dharma consists of 4 stages of life - student, householder, forest dweller, and sanyasin (Renouncer). In this tradition, it is said that when a man's hair goes grey and he has seen the children of his children he should practice celibacy. This is usually done in the forest dweller stage of life and carried on through the sanyasin stage. The Buddha taught that sex was a great distraction to cultivation. However, it must be remembered that he lived as a student and householder (he was married and had a son) before he sought out the path of enlightenment. Once he achieved enlightenment he remained celibate throughout his life despite the temptations of Mara (the Evil One). In Catholic and Eastern Rite Christian(Orthodox) belief, celibacy is a practice that is embraced by those in religious orders. This would include monks, nuns, brothers, and religious priests. In the Catholic Church, priests are not permitted to marry. They may do so in the Eastern Rite Churches if they do so before ordination. Bishops in the Eastern Rite Churches are always chosen from monks who have taken vows of celibacy.

There is presidence in these three major religious traditions for the practice of celibacy. Celibacy is a physical discipline, not unlike fasting. Some find it easier than others to practice. I do not know what spiritual tradition you follow so it is a bit difficult for me to advise you, but I will try.

In Hinduism and Buddhism celibacy is seen as an integral part of one's spiritual cultivation. In Christianity, it is seen as a sign of one's devotion to God. In that respect, some spiritual writers believe that celibacy is a calling and that only certain people have the capacity to practice celibacy. To that end, even those with a calling will be tempted and will need to have spiritual support in order to fulfill their calling. That support may include having a good spiritual director, imitating the examples of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and other saints who lived celibate lives.

You do not say whether or not you intend to embrace celibacy as a temporary state in life or as one that is more permanent. If it is truly to have meaning and effect in one's spiritual life, I believe that one must embrace it as a life long commitment. If one gives up sex only to return to it, would be backsliding along the path. This is not desirable from a Hindu, Buddhist, or Christian perspective.

You will need to meditate or pray to be sucessful. You must learn to control your thoughts and your desires. Because our North American Culture is so saturated with sex, it may be difficult at first to filter out all the myraid images that bombard us in the media. You will need to be careful about what you read, watch on TV and in the movies, and view on the internet. Exposing yourself to temptation will only make the process more difficult.

I can't really say much more about this here. I am open to chatting more if you would like to e-mail me. It would help me to know more about you and your spiritual goals. That way I can advise you a bit better. Nevertheless, regardless of whether you wish to contact me, I hope this reply has served to provide you with some useful information.

I wish you peace on whatever path you wish to tread.

VB8

Answer 7

While both abstinence and celibacy refer to practices of refraining from having sex, the difference lies in the reasoning for doing so. Celibacy is most commonly practiced by priests, monks, or other members of religious groups who do not allow the members of their group to engage in sex. Celibacy forbids penile-vaginal sex and may even forbid masturbation. Abstinence, on the other hand, is simply a choice that a person makes not to engage in sex until marriage or some other specified time. This decision could be based on religious values, since many religions do promote abstinence, but it could simply be a personal choice to abstain from sex for a while- or forever. People who practice abstinence may refrain from all forms of sex (penile-vaginal, oral, and anal) or they may simply choose not to engage in penile-vaginal sex. Basically, abstinence is commonly a personal choice that someone makes to himself or herself, while celibacy is a choice made for religious reasons.

Answer 8

Not having sex will improve you spiritually and mentally??? You are better off volunteering your time at a soup kitchen or something like that. Get out there and do something good to make a real difference.

Answer 9

Having an understanding helping hand helps maintain one's celibacy.

Answer 10

Uhm, yah, you pretty much just quit having sex. It doesn't require a lot of practice.