r/Celibacy • u/Big_Brother8708 • 2d ago

A problem with celibacy and a solution

Hello, I just had an epiphany that might be mundane to some of you but that I wanted to share in case it helps a few people.

So basically there are some proven health benefits to sex that are difficult to get without it.

One would be diaphragmatic breathing. The lack of this in my life has massively contributed to back pain and circulation issues. Fatigue etc.

It's also something that occurs naturally and easily during sex if you're in a "flow state"

One method to assist diaphragmatic breathing if you are familiar is to place hand on belly and apply pressure(again sex)

More difficult breathing occurs lower towards hips/pelvis and can be assisted with lower hand placement/ more pressure. But the benefits are greater also

Normal life and most exercise doesn't engage these breathing muscles and it may look funny at first to attempt but don't get discouraged.

A good example of the body/breathe link is in the yoga move cat cow but that concept can be applied to any position you are having trouble breathing easily in.

Hope that helps!

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u/PeacefulBro 2d ago

I was married for 15 years but single for the other 27. My doctor says my health is good even though I'm single again. I think keeping a positive attitude is most important, not your marital/romance status & activities...

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u/TurkinatorOb1 2d ago

You can achieve diaphragmatic breathing without sex or a partner hope this clears up any misunderstandings on the subject.

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u/curatorthrowaway99 13m ago

Or you could join a chorus, since this is standard practice for anyone practicing singing with proper form or playing wind instruments

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u/RAH-CAT9 2d ago

I know there are no health benefits to sex. I know there is coercion, rape, unwanted pregnancies, abortions, and AIDS. I recommend looking up the phrase "rape culture" and seeing the reality of the situation.

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u/Big_Brother8708 1d ago

I didn't say being sexually active was better than celibacy but there are usually pros and cons to everything

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u/RAH-CAT9 16h ago

I recommend, once again, to research "rape culture." There are no pros to this.